Market Analysis

September, 2025

  • 15 September 2025 1:23 pm

    Dollar Edges Higher as Traders Brace for Fed Decision

    Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Meeting The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Monday, with investors closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, which is set to shape currency markets as the final quarter of 2025 approaches. At 08:10 GMT, the Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against six major peers—was …

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  • 15 September 2025 12:51 pm

    European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Await Central Bank Decisions

    Positive Start to the Week European equities opened Monday on a firmer note, with investors positioning themselves ahead of a critical week for global monetary policy. By 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX index gained 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 also climbed 0.5%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 inched 0.1% higher. The upbeat …

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  • 15 September 2025 10:34 am

    Bitcoin Edges Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Decision as Altcoins Retreat

    Bitcoin Extends Modest Gains Bitcoin rose slightly in Asian trade on Monday, supported by firm expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was up 0.7% at $116,527.3 by 06:01 GMT, extending last week’s gains of nearly 5%. Despite the upward momentum, …

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  • 15 September 2025 9:47 am

    Oil Prices Edge Higher as Supply Risks Clash with Demand Concerns

    Asian Trading Gains Oil prices rose modestly in Asian trade on Monday, extending last week’s gains, as markets balanced potential supply disruptions from Russia with signs of weakening U.S. demand. Brent crude futures for November delivery climbed 0.4% to $67.26 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures added 0.5% to …

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  • 13 September 2025 2:17 am

    Fed’s Rate Cut Countdown: Treasury Yields Hint at Cautious Easing Ahead

    Treasury yields have shown mixed performance, reflecting market uncertainty. The 10-year Treasury yield, closing the week slightly lower at 4.058%, remains a focal point as it edges up daily. Meanwhile, the two-year yield has climbed to 3.563%, signaling varied expectations for short- and long-term economic conditions. These fluctuations coincide with …

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  • 13 September 2025 12:01 am

    Oil Prices Swing Between Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Demand Concerns

    Global oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by renewed supply risks from Russia, but gains were tempered by persistent worries over weakening U.S. demand and signs of oversupply.Brent crude futures settled at $66.99 a barrel, up 62 cents or 0.93%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) closed at $62.69, …

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  • 12 September 2025 11:00 pm

    AI Hype vs. Reality: Why Adobe’s Stock Fell Despite Beating Earnings

    Adobe’s stock is taking a hit despite the company reporting better-than-expected quarterly results. On Friday, shares of the creative software giant ticked lower, a reaction that seems to contradict its strong earnings report. The company announced record revenue of $5.99 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year, and non-GAAP …

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  • 12 September 2025 9:42 pm

    Why Did the Dow Retreat from Record Highs?

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from its record-setting run, slipping below 46,000 as weak consumer sentiment data gave investors pause. The University of Michigan (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index fell much faster than anticipated, signaling rising apprehension among consumers. While major indexes are still broadly higher for the week, …

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  • 12 September 2025 8:41 pm

    Euro Fights Back as US Consumer Confidence Retreats

    The Euro is attempting to stabilize against the US Dollar, hovering around 1.1720 after a sharp dip. The currency’s modest recovery comes as the dollar weakens following a disappointing report on US consumer sentiment. The University of Michigan’s preliminary September survey revealed a drop in consumer confidence to a four-month …

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  • 12 September 2025 7:24 pm

    Could a Faltering UK Job Market Sink GBP?

    The British Pound has been trading cautiously, held back by persistent concerns over the health of the UK’s labor market. With key employment data set for release next week, the pound’s volatility is expected to increase. The currency’s performance hinges on whether the new data confirms a sharper-than-expected cooling of …

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  • 12 September 2025 4:35 pm

    Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Rate Decision After Mixed U.S. Data

    The U.S. dollar edged slightly higher on Friday, pausing its recent slide as investors digested a combination of softer labor data and a modest uptick in inflation, while rate cut bets from the Federal Reserve remained firmly in place. Dollar Index and Treasury Yields The dollar index rose 0.1% to …

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  • 12 September 2025 2:20 pm

    U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Fed Rate Cut Bets Remain Firm Ahead of Michigan Survey

    Futures Pull Back After Record Highs U.S. stock futures slipped slightly on Friday, consolidating after Wall Street’s latest record-breaking session. At 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 78 points (-0.2%), S&P 500 Futures dropped 8 points (-0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures lost 10 points (-0.1%). On Thursday, all …

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  • 12 September 2025 1:03 pm

    U.K. Economy Stalls in July, Keeping Pressure on the Bank of England

    The U.K. economy flatlined in July, marking a sharp slowdown from the previous month’s expansion and increasing pressure on the Bank of England (BoE) to extend its cycle of monetary policy easing. GDP Data Signals Stagnation Figures released Friday by the Office for National Statistics showed that gross domestic product …

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