Market Analysis

October, 2025

  • 13 October 2025 9:52 pm

    Will Trump’s Sharm El Sheikh Landmark Summit Flood Energy Markets with Peace—or Panic?

    Sharm El Sheikh Summit held on October 13, 2025, co-chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, marks a significant moment in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Convening over 20 world leaders, the summit aimed to solidify a ceasefire in Gaza and promote regional stability. While the political …

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  • 13 October 2025 9:27 pm

    Fed’s Paulson Backs Two 25 Basis Point Rate Cuts in 2025

    Will the Fed’s Cautious Cuts Steer the Economy to a Soft Landing?The Federal Reserve’s next moves are under intense scrutiny as policymakers navigate a complex economic landscape. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson recently signaled support for two additional 25 basis point rate cuts in 2025, a stance …

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  • 13 October 2025 8:53 pm

    Key Economic Data Reports Facing Obstacles Amid Shutdown (as of October 13, 2025)

    The ongoing partial government shutdown, now in its second week, has led to the suspension or delay of numerous critical economic data releases from federal agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and U.S. Census Bureau. These disruptions stem from furloughs, halted data collection, …

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  • 13 October 2025 7:42 pm

    Markets Rattle as Trump Threatens 100% Duties on Chinese Imports

    Global financial markets kicked off the week in a state of unease following a dramatic announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump late Friday: a sweeping 100% tariff on all Chinese imports to the United States, set to take effect November 1, 2025—or sooner, depending on Beijing’s next moves.Investor sentiment remains …

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  • 13 October 2025 4:35 pm

    OPEC Maintains Oil Demand Outlook, Sees Narrower Deficit in 2025

    OPEC kept its forecasts for global oil demand growth unchanged for both 2025 and 2026, according to its monthly oil market report released Monday, while signaling that the global supply-demand balance could tighten less than previously expected next year as OPEC+ production continues to rise. The organization said the world …

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  • 13 October 2025 3:52 pm

    U.S. Stock Futures Surge as Trump Softens Trade Rhetoric; AI Momentum, Earnings Season in Focus

    U.S. stock futures jumped on Monday, signaling a strong rebound after last week’s selloff, as investors took comfort in a more conciliatory tone from President Donald Trump following his earlier tariff threats against China. By 10:30 GMT, Dow futures had risen 1.0% (433 points), S&P 500 futures gained 1.3% (87 …

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  • 13 October 2025 2:36 pm

    Bitcoin Rebounds After Record Liquidation as Markets Calm on Softer Trade Tone

    Bitcoin rebounded sharply on Monday, climbing back above $115,000 after suffering the largest single-day liquidation in crypto history late last week, when escalating U.S.-China trade tensions triggered a massive sell-off across digital assets. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency rose 3.1% to $115,107.60 by 06:32 GMT, recovering part of its losses after …

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  • 13 October 2025 1:03 pm

    Gold Nears $4,100 as Renewed U.S.-China Trade Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand

    Gold prices surged to fresh record highs in Asian trading on Monday, approaching the $4,100 per ounce mark as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions rattled markets and spurred strong demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold jumped 1.3% to $4,070.29/oz by 05:53 GMT, after touching an all-time high of $4,078.05 earlier in …

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  • 13 October 2025 11:08 am

    Oil Rebounds as Trump Calms Tariff Concerns, but Oversupply Risks Persist

    Oil prices recovered sharply in Asian trading on Monday, rebounding nearly 2% after steep losses in the prior session, as U.S. President Donald Trump attempted to reassure investors and ease tensions following his tariff threats against China. By 01:58 GMT, Brent crude futures (December) were up 1.7% to $63.78 per …

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  • 13 October 2025 9:57 am

    Asian Stocks Fall as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Resurface

    Asian stock markets started the week lower on Monday, as investors reacted to renewed trade war fears following fresh U.S. tariff threats and hints of retaliation from Beijing. Despite reassurances from President Donald Trump that relations with China “will be fine,” markets remained on edge while awaiting signs of de-escalation. …

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  • 13 October 2025 12:32 am

    Week Recap: Fed in a Bind Amid Stock Surge, Gold’s Record Gains

    The recent trading week concluded amid a state of chaos dominated by sharp contradictions that swept through global markets and major institutions, forcing investors to reassess fundamental risks, redistribute capital, and rearrange their diversified asset portfolios.Amid government deadlock in Washington and an unprecedented escalation in the trade war between superpowers, …

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  • 11 October 2025 12:45 am

    Gold Pares Gains After Brief Surge Above $4,000 as Trump Revives China Tariff Fears

    Gold prices eased on Friday after briefly breaking above the $4,000-per-ounce mark for the second time this week, as renewed trade tensions between the United States and China triggered a wave of risk aversion. The rally was sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that Washington could impose new tariffs …

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  • 11 October 2025 12:10 am

    Trump’s Tariff Gambit Pushes Oil into a Dangerous Freefall

    West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil plunged below $60 per barrel in a stunning one-day collapse, erasing weeks of cautious optimism in global energy markets. The sharp 4% drop, its steepest since June, followed renewed fears of a U.S.–China trade confrontation after President Donald Trump reignited tariff threats. What began …

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