Nvidia’s stock fell 0.09% to $170.62, triggering a broader sell-off in the semiconductor sector, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) dropping about 1%. Concerns over Nvidia’s ability to meet demand for its H100, H200, and Blackwell GPUs, despite the company’s dismissal of supply chain issues, have rattled investors. This volatility, …
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Market Analysis
September, 2025
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4 September 2025 1:21 am
Gold and Silver Surge as Labor Market Falters As Dollar Faces Mounting Pressure
Gold soared to $3,559.26 per troy ounce, up 0.73%, on September 3, 2025, hitting record highs after the U.S. JOLTS report revealed a steep drop to 7.181 million job openings in July, below the forecasted 7.4 million. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) slid 0.20% to 98.11, weakening against major currencies …
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3 September 2025 11:51 pm
US Labor Market Weakness Fuels Dollar’s Decline – A Fed Reckoning Looms
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.18% to 98.126 on September 3, 2025, retreating from a daily high of 98.635 as the JOLTS report revealed a sharp drop to 7.18 million job openings, missing expectations of 7.4 million. This labor market stumble, the weakest since the pandemic, intensified pressure on …
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3 September 2025 10:52 pm
Recent JOLTS Explained: Could Fed Ignore US Labor Market’s Alerts Any Longer?
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) took a hit on September 3, 2025, sliding 0.18% to 98.126 after the JOLTS report revealed a stark drop to 7.18 million job openings in July, missing market expectations of 7.4 million. This marked the lowest level since the pandemic, triggering a swift sell-off as …
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3 September 2025 10:06 pm
Miran’s Nomination: Will Political Picks Derail Fed’s Fight for Economic Stability?
The Federal Reserve circumnavigates a stormy economic landscape as tariffs fuel inflation and political pressures test its independence. Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a Fed Governor seat, vows to uphold the central bank’s autonomy if confirmed. Yet, his past missteps, like misstating the Fed’s mandate, raise doubts about …
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3 September 2025 9:24 pm
Will OPEC+ Boost Oil Production Again This Sunday?
Global energy markets are on edge as OPEC+, the alliance of major oil-producing nations, gears up for an online meeting this Sunday to set October’s production levels. With Brent crude prices hovering around $68 per barrel, the group faces a critical dilemma: ramp up output to reclaim market share or …
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3 September 2025 8:49 pm
Is America’s Debt Mountain About to Trigger a Fiscal Avalanche?
The United States is grappling with a staggering national debt that has now surpassed $37 trillion, marking a new high in fiscal challenges as of mid-2025. This rapid escalation comes on the heels of legislation that lifted the debt ceiling by an additional $5 trillion, pushing the allowable limit to …
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3 September 2025 7:39 pm
Will Central Bank Signals Ignite a GBP/USD Surge or Slump?
In the North American trading session on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, currency markets saw notable swings driven by statements from Bank of England and Federal Reserve officials on interest rate policies, directly impacting the British pound and U.S. dollar. Market data shows the USD/GBP pair dropped 0.40% to 0.74350, while …
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3 September 2025 4:17 pm
Bitcoin Steadies Amid Rate Cut Bets and Tariff Uncertainty
Bitcoin held relatively firm on Wednesday after clawing back some losses earlier this week, though sentiment across crypto markets remained cautious amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, rising bond yields, and expectations for lower interest rates. Bitcoin Price Action The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.5% to $110,812.6 by 01:38 ET (05:38 …
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3 September 2025 4:16 pm
U.S. Futures Rise as Alphabet Antitrust Ruling Boosts Sentiment
U.S. equity futures ticked higher on Wednesday, recovering from a weak start to the holiday-shortened week. Investors welcomed news that Alphabet avoided the harshest penalties in a landmark antitrust ruling, while attention also turned to a wave of corporate earnings reports. Futures Snapshot S&P 500 Futures: +0.3% Nasdaq 100 Futures: …
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3 September 2025 1:23 pm
UK Services Sector Growth Hits 16-Month High in August
Britain’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace in more than a year in August, boosted by a surge in new business and easing concerns over U.S. tariffs, according to a survey from S&P Global released on Wednesday. Strong Services Performance The UK Services PMI rose to 54.2 in August …
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3 September 2025 12:27 pm
Eurozone Growth Remains Modest in August
The eurozone economy extended its modest expansion in August, with the HCOB Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inching up to 51.0 from 50.9 in July, according to S&P Global data released Wednesday. PMI at 12-Month High, But Growth Still Weak The August figure marked the highest level in a …
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3 September 2025 2:48 am
OPEC+ Meeting in Focus as Oil Prices Climb
The global oil market is experiencing a significant upturn, with prices for both major benchmarks, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent Crude, showing strong gains. WTI Crude futures are trading at $65.56, up over 2.4% today, while Brent Crude is hovering around $69.05, also marking a notable increase. This rally …
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