Market Analysis

October, 2025

  • 10 October 2025 1:41 am

    The Whale’s Move: Could a Bitcoin Giant Shift the Tide?

    In a move that shook the crypto world, Bitcoin dropped about 2% by the end of Thursday’s trading after reaching record highs. The decline followed profit-taking and a surprising action by one of the market’s biggest investors — a so-called “Bitcoin whale” — who opened one of the largest short …

    Read More »
  • 10 October 2025 12:31 am

    Loonie Slides as U.S. Dollar Surge Gains Momentum

    The Canadian Dollar fell sharply on Thursday, hitting a six-month low against the U.S. Dollar as investors sought safety amid growing political gridlock in Washington. The ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now stretching into its ninth day, has deepened global risk aversion and pushed traders toward the Greenback, leaving the Loonie …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 11:25 pm

    Fed’s Williams Signals More Rate Cuts to Shield Jobs as U.S. Growth Cools

    The head of the New York Federal Reserve said he supports additional interest rate cuts this year to protect the U.S. labor market from slowing momentum, even as inflation remains above the central bank’s target.In recent remarks, the policymaker emphasized that while the economy is not on the brink of …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 10:31 pm

    U.S. Approves Major Nvidia Chip Exports to UAE in Landmark AI Partnership

    In a move that underscores deepening technological ties, the United States has approved several billion dollars’ worth of Nvidia chip exports to the United Arab Emirates. The licenses were issued by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security as part of a bilateral artificial intelligence agreement concluded earlier this …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 9:33 pm

    US Stocks Slip After Powell’s Speech as Optimism Runs Into Caution

    Wall Street stumbled on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered remarks that many investors found underwhelming. Rather than providing fresh clarity on the future path of monetary policy, Powell stuck to familiar themes about inflation risks and economic uncertainty — a tone that left markets hesitant and prompted …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 8:38 pm

    Aftershock Lingers: How Katrina’s Echo Still Shapes Markets in October and Beyond

    The hurricane that struck in August did more than disrupt immediate energy output; its ripple effects persisted well into October and continued to cast a shadow over asset behavior in the near term. Here’s how that residual impact played out — and how markets had to adapt to the “aftershocks.”The …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 7:43 pm

    Sterling Slumps to Two-Week Low as the Dollar Dominates

    The British Pound Sterling has fallen to a two-week low against the US Dollar, as the American currency’s strength sweeps across global markets. The US Dollar Index (DXY), a measure of the dollar’s value against a basket of major currencies, has surged to a nine-week high at 99.39, reflecting widespread …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 5:30 pm

    Delta Air Lines Surges on Strong Q3 Results and Upgraded Outlook

    Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) shares climbed nearly 6% after the carrier delivered better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and raised its full-year guidance, driven by resilient travel demand and effective cost management. Earnings Beat and Revenue Growth For the September quarter, Delta reported adjusted EPS of $1.71, surpassing analyst estimates of $1.53 …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 5:08 pm

    Gold Holds Above $4,000 as Investors Weigh Ceasefire Deal and Rate Cut Bets

    Gold prices steadied above the $4,000 mark on Thursday, consolidating near record highs as markets digested news of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while persistent geopolitical tensions and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts kept demand for safe-haven assets elevated. At 1226 GMT, spot gold traded at …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 4:05 pm

    U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Investors Await Powell’s Remarks and Fed Guidance

    U.S. stock index futures were little changed early Thursday, as traders took a cautious stance ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments and additional speeches from other policymakers later in the day. By 06:11 ET (10:11 GMT), Dow and S&P 500 futures were both flat, while Nasdaq 100 futures …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 3:19 pm

    U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Investors Await Powell’s Remarks and Fed Guidance

    U.S. stock index futures were little changed early Thursday, as traders took a cautious stance ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments and additional speeches from other policymakers later in the day. By 06:11 ET (10:11 GMT), Dow and S&P 500 futures were both flat, while Nasdaq 100 futures …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 1:51 pm

    Dollar Holds Firm Amid Political Turmoil in Europe and Japan, U.S. Shutdown Drags On

    The U.S. dollar held steady on Thursday, supported by weakness in both the euro and yen, as investors weighed ongoing political upheaval in Europe and Japan alongside the effects of a prolonged federal government shutdown in Washington. By 05:28 ET (09:28 GMT), the U.S. dollar index—which tracks the greenback against …

    Read More »
  • 9 October 2025 12:33 pm

    Bitcoin Steadies Near $122,000 Amid Shutdown Concerns and Profit-Taking

    Bitcoin prices were largely stable on Thursday, consolidating near $122,000 after a volatile week that saw the token hit record highs above $126,000. As of 02:20 ET (06:20 GMT), the world’s largest cryptocurrency was up 0.1% at $121,969.5, easing slightly as investors weighed profit-taking pressures and lingering macroeconomic uncertainty tied …

    Read More »