Market Analysis

September, 2025

  • 18 September 2025 10:04 am

    Dollar Rebounds After Fed Cut as Kiwi and Aussie Slide

    The U.S. dollar regained ground on Thursday, stabilizing after a sharp drop to multi-year lows in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Traders digested the Fed’s measured approach to further easing while shifting focus to other major central banks and weak economic data abroad. Fed’s Cautious Cut The …

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  • 18 September 2025 12:33 am

    FOMC’s Risk Management Cut: Context and Key Impact

    FOMC minutes

    The Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, calling it a “risk management cut” to address a cooling labor market without further weakening jobs—amid rising minority unemployment and downside employment risks. This deliberate step reflects a shift from prior inflation-focused hikes, aiming to sustain economic …

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  • 17 September 2025 11:40 pm

    US Dollar Rebounds as Powell Signals Caution on Further Rate Cuts

    In a long-awaited move that sent ripples through global financial markets, the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate reduction in nine months, trimming the benchmark by a modest 25 basis points. This gentle easing, widely expected by investors, marked a pivotal shift in monetary policy amid signs of economic …

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  • 17 September 2025 10:48 pm

    Powell Explains FOMC’s Rate Cut Decision

    The Federal Reserve has officially begun its easing cycle, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a new range of 4.00%-4.25%. This move, which was fully priced in by the market, marks a significant shift in monetary policy. However, the real story lies not in the decision …

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  • 17 September 2025 10:04 pm

    Fed Slashes Rates to 4.00%–4.25% as Expected, Signals Cautious Path Ahead

    During its September 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve reduced the Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, aligning precisely with market expectations. The following preview was released at 10:00 GMT ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcements:The US Federal Reserve was anticipated to implement its first …

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  • 17 September 2025 9:26 pm

    Will Gold Shine or Decline as the Fed Decides?

    Gold prices are holding steady below $3,700 as the financial world anticipates the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement. With a 25 basis point rate cut widely expected, the focus is less on the immediate decision and more on the central bank’s future plans. This climate of high-stakes anticipation is influencing …

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  • 17 September 2025 8:03 pm

    Can the Euro Sustain Its Surge as the Fed Prepares to Cut Rates?

    The EUR/USD pair has retreated slightly to 1.1846, down 0.18% as of September 17, 2025, after hitting a 2025 peak near 1.1860. This pullback follows a robust rally driven by a weakening US dollar, with markets pricing in a near-certain 0.25% rate cut from the Federal Reserve today. The question …

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  • 17 September 2025 7:23 pm

    Will a Rate Cut Be Enough to Sustain Wall Street’s Record Run?

    Wall Street is at a standstill, awaiting the Federal Reserve’s afternoon announcement, which is widely expected to deliver the first interest rate cut of the year. This long-awaited move has dominated market sentiment for months, yet the decision itself is less important than what comes next. Investors are laser-focused on …

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  • 17 September 2025 7:07 pm

    BoE Decision Forecast: Interest Rate Stability Amid Economic Challenges in 2025

    Analysts and markets anticipate that the Bank of England (BoE) will maintain its key interest rate at 4% during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, 18 September 2025. This decision comes amid rising inflation and sluggish economic growth, placing the Bank in a delicate position to balance curbing …

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  • 17 September 2025 4:43 pm

    U.S. Futures Steady as Fed Decision Looms; General Mills and Apple in Focus

    U.S. stock futures traded little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, with markets eager for signals on the pace and scope of monetary easing. At 06:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures edged up 30 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures …

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  • 17 September 2025 3:37 pm

    Oil Prices Ease as Markets Await Fed Decision

    Oil prices slipped on Wednesday, retreating from gains made in the previous session, as traders balanced geopolitical risks with expectations of an imminent U.S. interest rate cut. Brent crude futures fell 0.9% to $67.85 a barrel by 10:42 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures dropped 1% to $63.89. Both …

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  • 17 September 2025 2:35 pm

    Bitcoin Holds Steady Ahead of Fed Decision

    Market SnapshotBitcoin rose slightly on Wednesday, up 0.5% at $116,552, stabilizing after hitting a near one-month high on Tuesday. The move follows a broad improvement in risk appetite, with traders awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision later today. Key Drivers 1. Fed Rate Cut Bets Markets expect at least …

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  • 17 September 2025 1:27 pm

    European Stocks Edge Higher as Fed Decision Looms

    European equities traded cautiously higher on Wednesday morning, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement and Jerome Powell’s speech, which could set the tone for global markets. Key Market Moves STOXX 600: up 0.1% at 551.58, recovering from a one-week low. Sector Drivers: Technology led gains, with SAP …

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