Market Analysis

October, 2025

  • 23 October 2025 7:39 pm

    USD/CAD Holds Steady Amid Dollar Strength and Mixed Canadian Data

    The USD/CAD currency pair stabilized near the 1.4000 mark on Thursday, as a firm US Dollar offset upward pressure from rising oil prices. Traders are carefully weighing mixed economic data from Canada alongside developments in global oil markets while anticipating the release of key US inflation figures later this week.In …

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  • 23 October 2025 7:07 pm

    Shutdown Impasse Extended: Federal Operations Remain Stalled

    The U.S. government shutdown is set to continue into next week as Congress remains deadlocked over a funding agreement. Lawmakers left Washington for the weekend without reaching a deal, prolonging disruptions to federal services and leaving millions of workers uncertain about their next paycheck.Efforts to provide partial relief have faltered. …

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  • 23 October 2025 6:24 pm

    Canadian Retail Sales Rebound in August, Driven by Auto Sector and Discretionary Spending

    Canadian retail sales saw a notable 1.0% increase in August, rising to $70.4 billion, according to data released Friday by Statistics Canada. This performance marked a decisive turnaround following a contraction in July, with the growth observed across six of nine subsectors. Significantly, the gain was matched by a 1.0% …

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  • 23 October 2025 5:19 pm

    European Markets Gain on US-China Thaw, Defense Stocks Surge on Earnings

    European stocks opened higher on Friday, with market sentiment buoyed by the prospect of de-escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The DAX index in Germany gained 0.2%, the CAC 40 in France climbed 0.3%, and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. rose 0.1% as investors cheered the confirmation of a high-stakes meeting. …

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  • 23 October 2025 3:33 pm

    Market Jitters as Tesla Disappoints and US-China Trade Tensions Flare

    U.S. stocks struggled for direction on Thursday, inching marginally higher as investors sifted through a heavy slate of corporate earnings while simultaneously grappling with escalating geopolitical risks, particularly renewed tensions between the U.S. and China. By mid-morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up a modest 35 points (0.1%), the …

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  • 23 October 2025 1:20 pm

    Bitcoin Stalls as Trade Tensions and Whale Activity Keep Sentiment Fragile

    Bitcoin struggled for direction on Thursday, remaining stuck within a narrow range as renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and cautious investor sentiment kept crypto markets subdued. The world’s largest cryptocurrency edged up 0.8% to $108,918.2 by 06:06 GMT, extending its recovery from earlier lows near $103,000 this month, but still trapped …

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  • 23 October 2025 12:18 pm

    European Stocks Rise as Energy Gains Offset Trade Concerns and Earnings Flood

    European equities climbed modestly on Thursday, supported by strong performances in the energy sector and a raft of corporate earnings, even as investors weighed the implications of U.S. sanctions on Russia and renewed U.S.–China trade tensions. At 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the …

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  • 23 October 2025 11:12 am

    Gold Rebounds as Renewed U.S.–China Tensions and Sanctions on Russia Lift Safe-Haven Demand

    Gold prices rebounded on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak as renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and fresh Western sanctions on Russia revived safe-haven appetite ahead of key U.S. inflation data later this week. By 06:15 GMT, spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,137.40 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures climbed 2% …

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  • 23 October 2025 9:49 am

    Asian Markets Retreat as U.S.–China Trade Tensions Resurface; Japan and China Lead Declines

    Most Asian stock markets extended losses on Thursday, dragged down by renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and profit-taking following recent rallies in Japan and South Korea. By mid-morning, Japan’s Nikkei 225 had fallen 1.5%, while China’s CSI 300 dropped 0.6% and the Shanghai Composite slipped 0.7%, leading the regional downturn. U.S. …

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  • 23 October 2025 1:57 am

    Gold Sees Profit-Taking Pressure Ahead of Key US Inflation Data

    Gold slipped below $4,100 during early Asian trading on Thursday, as investors opted to lock in profits ahead of the release of critical US inflation figures. Optimism over easing US-China trade tensions has encouraged some traders to take gains, temporarily weighing on the precious metal.At the same time, the end …

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  • 23 October 2025 12:50 am

    Wall Street Earnings Unveil: Inside America’s Corporate Pulse — October 22, 2025

    On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Wall Street witnessed a flurry of earnings reports from major U.S. corporations, each revealing unique narratives of resilience, innovation, and adaptation in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.IBM: Navigating the AI Frontier Amidst Mixed ResultsInternational Business Machines (IBM) reported third-quarter 2025 revenues of $16.3 billion, surpassing …

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  • 22 October 2025 11:49 pm

    Investors Eye Delayed CPI as Treasury Yields Show Mixed Movements

    U.S. Treasury yields showed mixed movements on Wednesday, reflecting investor caution and uncertainty ahead of the delayed Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, now scheduled for Friday. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell slightly to 3.951%, while the 2-year note dropped to 3.442%. In contrast, the 30-year Treasury yield remained …

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  • 22 October 2025 10:46 pm

    Oil Prices Rally as US Inventory Drops Boost Market Confidence

    West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil have both seen a notable rebound, recovering from recent multi-month lows as traders respond to an unexpected drop in US inventories. WTI edged higher to around $59.29 per barrel, marking a near 3% gain, while Brent rose to $63.34 per barrel, signaling …

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