The Countdown to the Fed’s Decision Gold’s recent surge has propelled it to a new all-time high, with prices trading above $3,680 and setting sights on the $3,700 mark. This impressive rally is fueled by a confluence of factors, but its sustainability hinges on one key event: the upcoming Federal …
Read More »Wall Street Bounces Back: Dow Surges as Trade Hopes and Fed Bets Lift Market Mood
After a turbulent week marked by financial sector jitters and political uncertainty, the Dow Jones I…
Gold Retreats from Record High as Trump Softens Stance on China
Gold’s meteoric rise hit a speed bump on Friday, slipping 2% from its all-time high after U.S. Presi…
Washington Stalemate Deepens: U.S. Government Shutdown Hits 17 Days With No End in Sight
The United States government shutdown entered its 17th day on Friday, making it the third-longest in…
Euro Holds Firm as France Restores Political Calm, While UK Faces Fiscal Strain
The euro remained stable on Friday, supported by renewed political calm in France after recent tensi…
Bitcoin’s October Slump Fuels Hope for a Major Comeback
Bitcoin’s price dropped again in October, stirring memories of past downturns that often came just b…
Washington Moves to Ease Capital Rules for Small Banks in Bid to Boost Lending
U.S. regulators are preparing a proposal aimed at giving community banks more room to lend by easing…
Swiss Franc Rises as Global Trade Worries and Rate Cut Bets Pressure the US Dollar
Trade Tensions and Rate Cut Bets Push the Dollar DownThe US Dollar is facing significant downward pr…
U.S. Futures Extend Losses as Regional Bank Worries and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh
U.S. stock index futures slipped further on Friday, extending the previous session’s selloff as rene…
Oil Prices Slip as Trump–Putin Peace Talks Ease Supply Fears
Crude on Track for 3% Weekly LossOil prices extended their decline on Friday, heading toward a weekl…
Bank of Japan Signals Continued Tightening Path Amid Global Uncertainty
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reaffirmed its cautious yet tightening stance on Friday, as Deputy Governor …
Market Analysis
September, 2025
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15 September 2025 7:09 pm
EUR/CHF Puzzle: Hawkish ECB vs. Disinflationary Switzerland
The EUR/CHF exchange rate, trading around 0.9350, has recently rebounded from its lowest point since early August. This modest recovery follows a week where the euro found some support from hawkish commentary from the European Central Bank (ECB) and fresh data highlighting deepening disinflation in Switzerland. This divergence in economic …
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15 September 2025 4:16 pm
Gold Holds Near Record Highs Ahead of Fed Decision
Bullion Market Steadies Close to All-Time Peak Gold prices were largely unchanged on Monday, consolidating near record highs as traders awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later this week. At 12:00 GMT, spot gold traded flat at $3,643.30 per ounce, holding near last week’s record high of …
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15 September 2025 3:34 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Eye Fed Rate Decision
Wall Street Holds Near Record Highs U.S. stock futures traded largely steady on Monday, as investors awaited a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting later this week. At 10:40 GMT, Dow Jones Futures rose 85 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures gained 5 points, or 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures slipped …
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15 September 2025 1:23 pm
Dollar Edges Higher as Traders Brace for Fed Decision
Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Meeting The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Monday, with investors closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, which is set to shape currency markets as the final quarter of 2025 approaches. At 08:10 GMT, the Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against six major peers—was …
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15 September 2025 12:51 pm
European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Await Central Bank Decisions
Positive Start to the Week European equities opened Monday on a firmer note, with investors positioning themselves ahead of a critical week for global monetary policy. By 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX index gained 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 also climbed 0.5%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 inched 0.1% higher. The upbeat …
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15 September 2025 10:34 am
Bitcoin Edges Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Decision as Altcoins Retreat
Bitcoin Extends Modest Gains Bitcoin rose slightly in Asian trade on Monday, supported by firm expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was up 0.7% at $116,527.3 by 06:01 GMT, extending last week’s gains of nearly 5%. Despite the upward momentum, …
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15 September 2025 9:47 am
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Supply Risks Clash with Demand Concerns
Asian Trading Gains Oil prices rose modestly in Asian trade on Monday, extending last week’s gains, as markets balanced potential supply disruptions from Russia with signs of weakening U.S. demand. Brent crude futures for November delivery climbed 0.4% to $67.26 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures added 0.5% to …
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13 September 2025 2:17 am
Fed’s Rate Cut Countdown: Treasury Yields Hint at Cautious Easing Ahead
Treasury yields have shown mixed performance, reflecting market uncertainty. The 10-year Treasury yield, closing the week slightly lower at 4.058%, remains a focal point as it edges up daily. Meanwhile, the two-year yield has climbed to 3.563%, signaling varied expectations for short- and long-term economic conditions. These fluctuations coincide with …
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13 September 2025 12:01 am
Oil Prices Swing Between Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Demand Concerns
Global oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by renewed supply risks from Russia, but gains were tempered by persistent worries over weakening U.S. demand and signs of oversupply.Brent crude futures settled at $66.99 a barrel, up 62 cents or 0.93%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) closed at $62.69, …
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12 September 2025 11:00 pm
AI Hype vs. Reality: Why Adobe’s Stock Fell Despite Beating Earnings
Adobe’s stock is taking a hit despite the company reporting better-than-expected quarterly results. On Friday, shares of the creative software giant ticked lower, a reaction that seems to contradict its strong earnings report. The company announced record revenue of $5.99 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year, and non-GAAP …
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12 September 2025 9:42 pm
Why Did the Dow Retreat from Record Highs?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from its record-setting run, slipping below 46,000 as weak consumer sentiment data gave investors pause. The University of Michigan (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index fell much faster than anticipated, signaling rising apprehension among consumers. While major indexes are still broadly higher for the week, …
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12 September 2025 8:41 pm
Euro Fights Back as US Consumer Confidence Retreats
The Euro is attempting to stabilize against the US Dollar, hovering around 1.1720 after a sharp dip. The currency’s modest recovery comes as the dollar weakens following a disappointing report on US consumer sentiment. The University of Michigan’s preliminary September survey revealed a drop in consumer confidence to a four-month …
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