Market Analysis

September, 2025

  • 16 September 2025 7:21 pm

    Dollar Extends Decline Despite Stronger Retail Sales

    The U.S. dollar continued to weaken on Tuesday, with the dollar index falling around 0.6% as markets priced in a likely interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Investors are largely expecting a 25-basis-point reduction at the current policy meeting, though there remains a smaller chance of a larger 50-basis-point …

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  • 16 September 2025 5:25 pm

    Canada Inflation Report – August 2025

    Headline Figures Annual CPI: Rose 1.9%, slightly below forecasts of 2.0%, but higher than July’s 1.7%. Monthly CPI: Fell 0.1%, versus expectations of a 0.1% rise. Core Inflation: CPI-median held steady at 3.1%. CPI-trim eased to 3.0% from 3.1%. Excluding gasoline, CPI slowed to 2.4% from 2.5% in the prior …

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  • 16 September 2025 4:42 pm

    U.S. Retail Sales – August 2025 Report

    Headline Figures Monthly Growth: Retail Sales in the U.S. rose 0.6% in August, reaching $732 billion. Previous Month: July’s growth was revised upward to 0.6% from an initial estimate of 0.5%. Market Expectations: The August figure came in well above forecasts of 0.2%, showing stronger-than-anticipated consumer spending. Annual Growth: Retail …

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  • 16 September 2025 3:33 pm

    U.S. Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Meeting and Retail Sales Data

    Wall Street Extends Gains into New Week U.S. stock futures ticked higher on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves for a pivotal week dominated by the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and fresh U.S.-China trade headlines. At 06:05 ET (10:05 GMT), Dow Jones Futures added 5 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures gained …

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  • 16 September 2025 2:28 pm

    Oil Prices Ease as Supply Concerns Clash with Oversupply Outlook

    Prices Edge Lower After Recent Gains Oil prices slipped on Tuesday, consolidating after modest advances last week driven by concerns over potential disruptions to Russian supply. At 04:50 ET (08:50 GMT), Brent crude futures for November delivery fell 0.5% to $67.08 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined …

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  • 16 September 2025 12:40 pm

    Dollar Slumps to Multi-Month Lows Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

    Dollar Weakens on Fed Easing Bets The U.S. dollar extended its slide on Tuesday, retreating to multi-month lows against several major currencies as investors ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week. The dollar index slipped to 97.121, its weakest level since July 7, pressured …

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  • 16 September 2025 11:51 am

    U.K. Jobless Rate Holds at Four-Year High as BoE Meeting Looms

    Unemployment Remains Elevated The U.K. unemployment rate stayed at 4.7% in the three months to July, according to the Office for National Statistics. This was in line with expectations and marks the highest level since July 2021, highlighting persistent softness in the labor market. Pay growth, excluding bonuses, eased slightly …

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  • 16 September 2025 2:49 am

    Market Drivers – US Session: Global Currency Pairs Rally as Traders Price In a Broad-Based Dollar Decline

    The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is currently trading at 97.343, down 0.28% for the day. This recent decline is part of a broader weakening trend for the dollar. Over the last month, the DXY has fallen by 0.86%, and the losses are even more significant over longer periods, with the …

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  • 16 September 2025 2:15 am

    Will the Fed’s Rate Cut Finally Unleash the Inflationary Beast?

    The global economic narrative is dominated by a high-stakes question: can the Federal Reserve navigate a soft landing? The data presents a contradictory picture. On one hand, the U.S. labor market is showing clear signs of cooling, with recent reports indicating softer job gains and a rise in initial jobless …

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  • 16 September 2025 1:20 am

    A New Chapter for Earnings: Trump’s Push to End Quarterly Reports

    President Donald Trump has reignited the debate over corporate financial reporting, advocating for an end to mandatory quarterly earnings reports in favor of a semi-annual schedule. The proposal, which was made public on social media, calls on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make this significant change. According to …

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  • 15 September 2025 11:43 pm

    Oil’s Unstable Equilibrium: The High-Stakes Battle Between Politics and Production

    Crude oil prices are currently locked in a persistent trading range, a reflection of the significant and often conflicting forces at play. Despite geopolitical tensions that suggest prices should be rising, the market remains skeptical. For instance, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is trading around $63.27 per barrel, showing a …

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  • 15 September 2025 10:26 pm

    Is the British Pound Poised to Outperform Amid Looming Policy Divergence?

    The British Pound has been gaining ground against the U.S. Dollar, with the GBP/USD pair now trading above 1.3600. This rally is driven by a key dynamic: the expected divergence in monetary policy between the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of England (BoE). While the Fed is widely …

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  • 15 September 2025 9:28 pm

    The Dollar’s Dilemma: Can the Euro’s Rally Last for Long?

    Euro has been on a strong upward trajectory against the U.S. Dollar, with the EUR/USD pair now trading above 1.1760. This rally comes as the U.S. currency faces broad-based pressure, driven by overwhelming market expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at its upcoming meeting. This dynamic reflects …

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