Market Analysis

September, 2025

  • 25 September 2025 1:14 am

    Market Drivers – US Session: US Dollar Surges on Risk Aversion

    The U.S. Dollar surged on Wednesday, driven by increasing risk aversion in global markets. This move reflects a widespread challenge for central banks: battling a slowing economy while still contending with stubborn inflation.The Dollar Index (DXY) rose by over half a percent, reaching its highest level in nearly two weeks. …

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  • 25 September 2025 12:49 am

    Powell’s Balanced Approach Halts Gold’s Surge

    Gold prices have pulled back sharply, dipping from a daily high of 3,779.340 to around 3,732.985 in recent trading, marking a 0.83% decline. This retreat follows Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent emphasis on a cautious approach to rate cuts, which has bolstered the US dollar and tempered investor enthusiasm. …

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  • 25 September 2025 12:12 am

    Don’t Rush to Cut: Fed’s Goolsbee Cautions Against Overeager Rate Cuts

    Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee is pumping the brakes on the widespread expectation of a rapid series of interest rate cuts. In a surprising move that separates him from the broader narrative, Goolsbee has voiced his discomfort with “overly frontloading” rate reductions, pushing back against the idea …

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  • 24 September 2025 11:21 pm

    Is the BoJ’s Hesitation Fueling an Unstoppable Yen Decline?

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    The USD/JPY pair has climbed to 148.868, marking a fresh three-week high and gaining 0.83% on the day amid persistent US Dollar strength. This advance, pushing the pair from a previous close of 147.641 to a day’s range of 147.515 to 148.887, highlights a troubling trend: the Japanese Yen’s ongoing …

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  • 24 September 2025 10:17 pm

    Oil Prices Surge Amid Global Supply Concerns

    Oil prices soared to a seven-week high, climbing approximately 2% on Wednesday, driven by an unexpected decline in U.S. crude inventories and mounting supply disruptions in key oil-producing regions. Brent crude futures rose $1.64, or 2.4%, settling at $69.27 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained …

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  • 24 September 2025 9:14 pm

    Dow Dips as AI Rally Cools and Economic Uncertainty Looms

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped approximately 150 points on Wednesday, reflecting a broader market retreat as investor enthusiasm wanes. After hitting record highs earlier this week, the Dow fell to a low of 270 points down, settling around 46,150. Despite the pullback, the index remains firmly bullish, trading 6.5% …

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  • 24 September 2025 8:12 pm

    Is a Crypto Breakout or Breakdown Looming in 2025?

    Bitcoin’s Quiet Phase: A Precursor to Big Moves?Bitcoin is currently experiencing a period of unusually low volatility, with market indicators painting a picture of calm before a potential storm. Exchange reserves for Bitcoin are nearing multi-year lows, suggesting a shrinking supply of coins available for immediate sale. Historically, such a …

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  • 24 September 2025 7:07 pm

    BoE Governor Signals Further Rate Cuts Amid Economic Caution

    In an interview with Simon Archer, Editor of West Midlands Magazine, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey hinted at further reductions in interest rates, signaling a cautious yet dovish approach to monetary policy. Bailey emphasized that the trajectory of rate cuts will hinge on the continued decline of inflation, underscoring …

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  • 24 September 2025 2:39 pm

    U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Powell Caution and Economic Data Weigh

    U.S. stock index futures gained slightly in early Wednesday trade, consolidating after the previous session’s pullback that ended Wall Street’s streak of record highs. At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 70 points (0.2%), S&P 500 Futures gained 13 points (0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 80 points …

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  • 24 September 2025 1:27 pm

    Dollar Rebounds as Powell Stays Cautious on Easing

    The U.S. dollar firmed on Wednesday, recovering from near one-week lows after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated a cautious stance on the outlook for monetary easing. Markets, however, still priced in two more quarter-point rate cuts this year, keeping traders focused on incoming inflation data. Dollar Index and Major …

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  • 24 September 2025 11:43 am

    European Shares Slip as Banks Weigh, Defence Stocks Offer Cushion

    European stocks fell in early trading on Wednesday, mirroring overnight weakness on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious over the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. STOXX 600 and Regional Moves The pan-European STOXX 600 index slid 0.5% to 552.5 points by 07:14 GMT. Most major regional bourses also ticked lower, with …

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  • 24 September 2025 10:42 am

    Asian Stocks Retreat as Rate Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment

    Most Asian equity markets slipped on Wednesday, following the negative lead from Wall Street as investors grappled with renewed uncertainty over the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Technology shares, which had fueled recent gains, saw fresh selling pressure. Wall Street’s Pullback Echoes in Asia The cautious tone came after …

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  • 24 September 2025 9:55 am

    Australian Inflation Rises, Complicating RBA Outlook

    Australia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose faster than expected in August 2025, underscoring persistent inflationary pressures that could complicate the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) monetary policy path. CPI and Core Measures Headline CPI increased 3% year-on-year, the fastest pace since July 2024, compared with expectations of 2.9% and up …

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