The Federal Reserve’s latest move has Wall Street buzzing, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudging toward 46,200 on Thursday, September 18, after a choppy open. That’s a fresh record, up nearly 0.8% for the week and 1.5% so far in September, putting it on track for a fifth straight …
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Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in nearly seven months on Tuesday, briefly breaching the $90,000 th…
Wall Street Extends Losses as Nvidia Earnings, Delayed Jobs Data Keep Risk Appetite in Check
U.S. equities fell Tuesday, deepening November’s pullback as investors trimmed exposure to mega-cap …
U.S. Factory Orders Rebound in August, but Core Capex Softer Than First Estimated
U.S. new orders for manufactured goods rose in August, snapping the prior month’s decline, though a …
Dollar dips as dovish Fed comments weigh; euro steadies, yen firms on rising JGB yields
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday as investors digested dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Gov…
Oil slips as Russian exports resume; traders eye sanctions drag and 2026 surplus
Crude prices fell nearly 1% on Tuesday after Russia’s Novorossiysk port resumed loadings, easing imm…
Bitcoin sinks below $90,000 as Fed uncertainty and data backlog sap risk appetite
Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in nearly seven months on Tuesday, breaking below the $90,000 handl…
European shares slump as AI valuation jitters deepen; Nvidia in focus, oil eases as Russian exports resume
European equities fell sharply, mirroring Wall Street’s tech-led selloff as investors questioned the…
Gold slips as dollar firms; markets eye delayed U.S. payrolls
Gold extended losses in Asian trading, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar as traders pared back expec…
U.S. Stocks Rise on Strength in Chipmakers and AI Shares
U.S. equity markets opened the week higher, supported by strong performance in technology stocks, pa…
Canada inflation slows to 2.2% in October as gasoline, food and mortgage costs ease
Canada’s annual inflation cooled to 2.2% in October, helped by cheaper gasoline, slower grocery infl…
Market Analysis
September, 2025
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19 September 2025 12:30 am
Bitcoin Holds Steady, Eyes Long-Term Gains After Fed’s Rate Cut
On September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4%-4.25%, a move Chair Jerome Powell called a “risk management cut” amid cooling inflation (2.9% in August) and a softening jobs market (22,000 nonfarm payrolls). Markets, having anticipated this, showed mixed reactions.Bitcoin’s ResponseBitcoin, trading at $117,417 on …
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18 September 2025 11:22 pm
Fed’s Measured Rate Cuts Meant to Keep US Economy on Track Amid Rising Risks
The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to trim interest rates by a quarter percentage point marks a pivotal shift in monetary policy, responding to signs of a cooling labor market while inflation lingers above target. This move, lowering the benchmark rate to a 4.00%-4.25% range, underscores a delicate balancing act. With …
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18 September 2025 10:52 pm
S&P 500 Heavyweight Lennar’s Earnings Plunge Puts Rate Cuts to the Test
Federal Reserve rate cuts are seen as a potential lifeline for the struggling housing market, with a recent 50 basis-point slash aiming to lower mortgage rates and stimulate demand. Homebuilder Lennar’s grim earnings report, projecting a 49% profit drop, underscores the sector’s pain. While lower rates could ease monthly payments …
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18 September 2025 10:13 pm
Pound Sterling Dips Post BoE’s Rate Decision
The British pound slipped 0.46% to 1.35605 against the dollar on September 18, 2025, retreating from a daily high of 1.36607, even as the Federal Reserve kicked off its 2025 easing cycle with a 25-basis-point rate cut. The Bank of England’s decision to hold rates at 4% and trim Quantitative …
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18 September 2025 9:15 pm
Why Did Gold’s Rally Stall After the Fed’s Rate Cut?
Gold surged to a record $3,707 per ounce before the Federal Reserve’s September 17, 2025, rate cut, riding expectations that lower rates would boost non-yielding assets. Yet, by September 18, spot gold slid 0.43% to $3,644.26, and gold futures dropped 1.09% to $3,677.40, defying the notion that easing sparks sustained …
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18 September 2025 8:24 pm
Why Has the Fed’s Rate Cut Failed to Ignite Oil Prices?
The Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate cut on September 17, 2025, was pitched as a cautious step to support a softening economy, yet oil prices—Brent near $67.45 per barrel, down 0.71%, and WTI around $63, down 1.41%, barely stirred. Conventional wisdom suggests lower borrowing costs should spark energy demand, …
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18 September 2025 7:36 pm
Euro Dips Again as Dollar Gains Ground on Fed Signals and Stellar US Jobs Data
The euro extended its losses against the US dollar for a second straight day, driven by a resurgent greenback bolstered by cautious Federal Reserve guidance and robust US economic data. As of 6:29 PM EEST on September 18, 2025, the EUR/USD pair traded at 1.17868, down 0.22% from its previous …
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18 September 2025 4:49 pm
Intel Shares Surge on Nvidia’s $5B Investment
Intel shares surged nearly 30% in pre-market trading Thursday, crossing above $32 for the first time since July 2024, after Nvidia announced a landmark $5 billion investment in the chipmaker. Details of the Investment Nvidia confirmed it would purchase $5 billion worth of Intel stock at $23.28 per share, cementing …
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18 September 2025 2:50 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Jump After Fed Rate Cut
U.S. stock index futures climbed strongly on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and comments from Chair Jerome Powell on the outlook for future monetary policy. Market Performance At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 335 points (0.7%), S&P 500 Futures gained 55 points (0.9%), …
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18 September 2025 1:34 pm
European Stocks Gain as Fed Rate Cut Lifts Sentiment
European equities traded higher on Thursday, supported by a boost in risk appetite after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated interest rate cut and hinted at further easing later this year. Market Performance At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany gained 0.9%, the CAC 40 …
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18 September 2025 1:32 pm
Gold Retreats from Record Highs as Fed’s Cautious Easing Lifts Dollar
Gold prices slipped in Asian trade on Thursday, retreating from fresh record peaks after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates but signaled a measured approach to future easing, helping the U.S. dollar rebound. Spot and Futures Weaken After Fed Decision Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,635.55 an ounce by 02:24 …
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18 September 2025 10:59 am
Bitcoin Steadies as Fed Cut and SEC ETF Overhaul Lift Market Sentiment
Bitcoin prices held steady on Thursday, while broader cryptocurrency markets advanced after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered an expected interest rate cut and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new rules that could accelerate the launch of crypto-based exchange-traded products. Fed Delivers Rate Cut, Flags More Easing The …
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