Market Analysis

October, 2025

  • 14 October 2025 11:49 am

    Gold Hits Record High Above $4,100 as U.S.-China Tensions Rekindle Haven Demand

    Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Tuesday after a dramatic surge to a new all-time high above $4,100 per ounce, as renewed friction between the United States and China triggered a sharp flight to safety. Silver also rallied to record levels before retreating amid profit-taking. Gold Holds Firm After …

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  • 14 October 2025 2:10 am

    Can Wall Street Ignore the Looming Specter of Trade War?

    The swift rebound in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite on Monday, recovering a significant portion of Friday’s trade-war-induced rout, suggests an all-too-familiar pattern: markets discounting political friction as fleeting drama. President Donald Trump’s calming words via social media, hinting at a resolution with …

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  • 14 October 2025 1:38 am

    Market Drivers – US Session: Is the US Dollar’s Rebound Just a Temporary Truce in Global Trade Wars?

    The US dollar kicked off the week on a stronger note, clawing back some ground after President Donald Trump dialed back his threats of steeper tariffs on Chinese goods. This shift in tone, coupled with Treasury Secretary Bessent’s reassurance that 100% tariffs aren’t inevitable and hints of a potential meeting …

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  • 14 October 2025 12:41 am

    Is the Euro Set for a Deeper Dive Amid Lingering Global Pressures?

    The EUR/USD pair continues its precarious slide, dipping to 1.15677 with a modest 0.02% daily drop, extending a broader monthly decline of 1.42%. This movement highlights a troubling truth: even as the Euro has notched an impressive 11.71% year-to-date gain against the Dollar, persistent trade frictions and political instability are …

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  • 13 October 2025 11:22 pm

    Is 152.00 the New Red Line for the Yen, or Just a Speed Bump?

    The U.S. Dollar’s resilience against the Japanese Yen, with the exchange rate clawing back above the critical 152.00 level, poses a profound challenge to Tokyo’s policymakers. The narrative for this upward momentum remains stubbornly clear: a persistent, wide gulf in interest rates between the U.S. and Japan, exacerbated by a …

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  • 13 October 2025 9:52 pm

    Will Trump’s Sharm El Sheikh Landmark Summit Flood Energy Markets with Peace—or Panic?

    Sharm El Sheikh Summit held on October 13, 2025, co-chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, marks a significant moment in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Convening over 20 world leaders, the summit aimed to solidify a ceasefire in Gaza and promote regional stability. While the political …

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  • 13 October 2025 9:27 pm

    Fed’s Paulson Backs Two 25 Basis Point Rate Cuts in 2025

    Will the Fed’s Cautious Cuts Steer the Economy to a Soft Landing?The Federal Reserve’s next moves are under intense scrutiny as policymakers navigate a complex economic landscape. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson recently signaled support for two additional 25 basis point rate cuts in 2025, a stance …

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  • 13 October 2025 8:53 pm

    Key Economic Data Reports Facing Obstacles Amid Shutdown (as of October 13, 2025)

    The ongoing partial government shutdown, now in its second week, has led to the suspension or delay of numerous critical economic data releases from federal agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and U.S. Census Bureau. These disruptions stem from furloughs, halted data collection, …

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  • 13 October 2025 7:42 pm

    Markets Rattle as Trump Threatens 100% Duties on Chinese Imports

    Global financial markets kicked off the week in a state of unease following a dramatic announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump late Friday: a sweeping 100% tariff on all Chinese imports to the United States, set to take effect November 1, 2025—or sooner, depending on Beijing’s next moves.Investor sentiment remains …

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  • 13 October 2025 4:35 pm

    OPEC Maintains Oil Demand Outlook, Sees Narrower Deficit in 2025

    OPEC kept its forecasts for global oil demand growth unchanged for both 2025 and 2026, according to its monthly oil market report released Monday, while signaling that the global supply-demand balance could tighten less than previously expected next year as OPEC+ production continues to rise. The organization said the world …

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  • 13 October 2025 3:52 pm

    U.S. Stock Futures Surge as Trump Softens Trade Rhetoric; AI Momentum, Earnings Season in Focus

    U.S. stock futures jumped on Monday, signaling a strong rebound after last week’s selloff, as investors took comfort in a more conciliatory tone from President Donald Trump following his earlier tariff threats against China. By 10:30 GMT, Dow futures had risen 1.0% (433 points), S&P 500 futures gained 1.3% (87 …

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  • 13 October 2025 2:36 pm

    Bitcoin Rebounds After Record Liquidation as Markets Calm on Softer Trade Tone

    Bitcoin rebounded sharply on Monday, climbing back above $115,000 after suffering the largest single-day liquidation in crypto history late last week, when escalating U.S.-China trade tensions triggered a massive sell-off across digital assets. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency rose 3.1% to $115,107.60 by 06:32 GMT, recovering part of its losses after …

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  • 13 October 2025 1:03 pm

    Gold Nears $4,100 as Renewed U.S.-China Trade Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand

    Gold prices surged to fresh record highs in Asian trading on Monday, approaching the $4,100 per ounce mark as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions rattled markets and spurred strong demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold jumped 1.3% to $4,070.29/oz by 05:53 GMT, after touching an all-time high of $4,078.05 earlier in …

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