Market Analysis

October, 2025

  • 15 October 2025 11:47 am

    European Stocks Edge Higher as French Politics and Trade Tensions Take Center Stage

    European markets staged a cautious rebound on Wednesday, recovering slightly from the sharp losses seen earlier in the week as investors digested renewed U.S.-China trade frictions, a dovish tone from the Federal Reserve, and fresh political developments in France. Modest Recovery Across Major Indices By 07:10 GMT, the DAX in …

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  • 15 October 2025 10:32 am

    Gold Extends Record-Breaking Rally Amid Fed Easing Bets and Trade Tensions

    Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending a powerful multi-week rally as traders piled into safe-haven assets on expectations of imminent U.S. interest rate cuts and renewed U.S.-China trade frictions. Spot and Futures Prices Hit New Peaks Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $4,186.84 per …

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  • 15 October 2025 9:55 am

    Asian Stocks Rebound on Powell’s Dovish Remarks, but Trade Tensions Cap Gains

    Asian markets bounced back on Wednesday, recovering from sharp losses earlier in the week as investors drew optimism from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish comments suggesting more potential rate cuts ahead. However, gains were tempered by persistent concerns over renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and signs of ongoing economic weakness …

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  • 15 October 2025 2:28 am

    Wall Street’s Boom Risks a Messy Collision with Main Street

    Wall Street’s latest surge appears impressive on paper — but it may also be dangerously detached from the real economy. Big U.S. banks have collectively added more than $238 billion in market value this year, as investors bet these institutions can continue to thrive despite political gridlock, volatile trade conditions, …

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  • 15 October 2025 1:45 am

    U.S. Dollar Slips Ahead of Inflation Data Amid Government Shutdown Concerns

    U.S. Dollar Slips Ahead of Inflation Data Amid Government Shutdown ConcernsThe U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) recorded a notable decline during the North American trading session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, falling by 0.21% to close at 99.042 points. This drop reflects growing caution among investors ahead of the release of …

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  • 15 October 2025 12:28 am

    China’s Next Move Could Decide U.S. Trade Blowback

    Hope on the Horizon: U.S.–China Trade Tensions Show Signs of Easing Amid Rare Earth DisputeIn a week marked by escalating rhetoric and market volatility, a glimmer of optimism has emerged in the ongoing trade standoff between the United States and China. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed confidence that the …

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  • 14 October 2025 11:34 pm

    Goldman Sachs’ Q3 Earnings Juggernaut: Why the Stock Dip?

    Goldman Sachs Group (GS) delivered an exceptional third quarter in 2025, easily beating analyst expectations, yet its stock took a puzzling dive. The firm reported earnings per share (EPS) of $12.25 and net revenues of $15.2 billion, significantly surpassing forecasts of $11.02 and $14.13 billion, respectively. Despite this blowout performance, …

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  • 14 October 2025 10:42 pm

    Gold Surges Past $4,140 as Trade Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

    Gold continues to dazzle investors, climbing to $4,147.65 per ounce with a daily gain of $37.31, or 0.91%, as of Tuesday evening. The precious metal has been on a tear, defying gravity with a year-to-date rally of nearly 58% and a staggering five-year performance of over 119%. This latest upswing …

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  • 14 October 2025 10:09 pm

    Crude Oil Prices Retreat to Five-Month Lows Amid Trade Turmoil and Supply Concerns

    Global crude oil benchmarks have plunged to their lowest levels in five months, with Brent crude trading at approximately $62.34 per barrel, down 1.67%, and WTI crude at $58.69, down 1.44%. The downturn reflects a volatile market shaken by escalating trade tensions, cautious supply management, and growing fears of a …

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  • 14 October 2025 8:22 pm

    Powell Warns of No Easy Path as Fed Faces Inflation and Labor Market Crosswinds

    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a sobering assessment of the U.S. economic landscape, underscoring the complex trade-offs facing monetary policymakers. In his latest remarks, Powell emphasized that while recent data still point to steady economic growth, the central bank is increasingly concerned about mounting risks in both the labor …

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  • 14 October 2025 7:55 pm

    Sterling Slips Toward 1.33 as UK Labor Market Weakens and Rate Cut Speculation Builds

    The British pound extended its decline for a second consecutive day, sliding toward the 1.3300 mark against the US dollar. This drop follows the release of disappointing UK employment data, which has intensified speculation that the Bank of England may soon pivot toward interest rate cuts.Sterling traded around 1.3300 after …

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  • 14 October 2025 7:10 pm

    Trade War Shockwave Triggers Crypto’s Largest Liquidation Event

    The cryptocurrency market recently endured a turbulent weekend, experiencing what industry observers are calling the largest single-day liquidation event in its history. The massive sell-off was ignited by an escalation of U.S.-China trade tensions, which spilled over from traditional markets and caused prices across the digital asset space to plummet. …

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  • 14 October 2025 4:44 pm

    IMF Raises 2025 Global Growth Outlook, Warns of Trade War Risks

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its global growth forecast for 2025 to 3.2%, up from 3.0% in July, while keeping its 2026 projection steady at 3.1%, according to its World Economic Outlook report released Tuesday. Moderate Optimism Despite Trade Risks The IMF’s upward revision reflects more resilient financial conditions …

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