U.S. stock index futures were little changed early Thursday, as traders took a cautious stance ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments and additional speeches from other policymakers later in the day. By 06:11 ET (10:11 GMT), Dow and S&P 500 futures were both flat, while Nasdaq 100 futures …
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After a turbulent week marked by financial sector jitters and political uncertainty, the Dow Jones I…
Gold Retreats from Record High as Trump Softens Stance on China
Gold’s meteoric rise hit a speed bump on Friday, slipping 2% from its all-time high after U.S. Presi…
Washington Stalemate Deepens: U.S. Government Shutdown Hits 17 Days With No End in Sight
The United States government shutdown entered its 17th day on Friday, making it the third-longest in…
Euro Holds Firm as France Restores Political Calm, While UK Faces Fiscal Strain
The euro remained stable on Friday, supported by renewed political calm in France after recent tensi…
Bitcoin’s October Slump Fuels Hope for a Major Comeback
Bitcoin’s price dropped again in October, stirring memories of past downturns that often came just b…
Washington Moves to Ease Capital Rules for Small Banks in Bid to Boost Lending
U.S. regulators are preparing a proposal aimed at giving community banks more room to lend by easing…
Swiss Franc Rises as Global Trade Worries and Rate Cut Bets Pressure the US Dollar
Trade Tensions and Rate Cut Bets Push the Dollar DownThe US Dollar is facing significant downward pr…
U.S. Futures Extend Losses as Regional Bank Worries and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh
U.S. stock index futures slipped further on Friday, extending the previous session’s selloff as rene…
Oil Prices Slip as Trump–Putin Peace Talks Ease Supply Fears
Crude on Track for 3% Weekly LossOil prices extended their decline on Friday, heading toward a weekl…
Bank of Japan Signals Continued Tightening Path Amid Global Uncertainty
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reaffirmed its cautious yet tightening stance on Friday, as Deputy Governor …
Market Analysis
October, 2025
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9 October 2025 3:19 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Investors Await Powell’s Remarks and Fed Guidance
U.S. stock index futures were little changed early Thursday, as traders took a cautious stance ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments and additional speeches from other policymakers later in the day. By 06:11 ET (10:11 GMT), Dow and S&P 500 futures were both flat, while Nasdaq 100 futures …
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9 October 2025 1:51 pm
Dollar Holds Firm Amid Political Turmoil in Europe and Japan, U.S. Shutdown Drags On
The U.S. dollar held steady on Thursday, supported by weakness in both the euro and yen, as investors weighed ongoing political upheaval in Europe and Japan alongside the effects of a prolonged federal government shutdown in Washington. By 05:28 ET (09:28 GMT), the U.S. dollar index—which tracks the greenback against …
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9 October 2025 12:33 pm
Bitcoin Steadies Near $122,000 Amid Shutdown Concerns and Profit-Taking
Bitcoin prices were largely stable on Thursday, consolidating near $122,000 after a volatile week that saw the token hit record highs above $126,000. As of 02:20 ET (06:20 GMT), the world’s largest cryptocurrency was up 0.1% at $121,969.5, easing slightly as investors weighed profit-taking pressures and lingering macroeconomic uncertainty tied …
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9 October 2025 11:26 am
Gold Retreats Slightly After Record-Breaking Rally
Gold prices eased on Thursday as investors took profits following the metal’s historic surge past $4,000 per ounce on Wednesday, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and growing bets on U.S. interest rate cuts. Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $4,029.86/oz as of 06:42 GMT, retreating from a new record high of …
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9 October 2025 9:59 am
Asian Stocks Climb as AI Optimism and Fed Dovishness Lift Sentiment
Asian equities advanced on Thursday, with technology shares leading gains as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continued to drive momentum in chipmaking and software sectors. The upbeat tone followed record closes on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite surged on renewed optimism around AI demand and expectations …
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9 October 2025 2:07 am
Markets Brace for Powell’s Words as Dollar Soars and Shutdown Fears Deepen
Global markets shifted their focus to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, as the dollar surged to fresh two-month highs on Wednesday. The greenback’s strength was driven by mounting risk aversion and concerns that the political deadlock in Washington could drag on, delaying key economic …
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9 October 2025 1:32 am
Bitcoin Blasts Past $123,000 as Big Holders Fuel a New Wave of Confidence
Bitcoin has surged above the $123,000 mark, specifically up 1.60% trading at $123,333, igniting fresh optimism across global markets and signaling that the world’s largest cryptocurrency may be entering a powerful new phase of growth.Over the past months, large investors known as “whales” have quietly accumulated massive amounts of Bitcoin, …
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9 October 2025 12:31 am
What’s Behind Dell’s Recent Spike?
The technology sector just witnessed a striking development as Dell Technologies’ shares surged to a new high, a direct response to the company nearly doubling its long-term financial guidance. This dramatic revision, which sees projected annual revenue growth jump from a modest 3%-4% to a robust 7%-9%, and annual earnings …
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8 October 2025 11:48 pm
Will Political Chaos Break the USD/JPY Pair’s Bull Run?
The US government shutdown, initiated at the close of September, presents a confluence of uncertainty for the global economy. While political paralysis in Washington risks exposing fiscal vulnerabilities and delaying critical economic data, the US Dollar (USD) has surged, most notably against the Japanese Yen (JPY), pushing the USD/JPY pair …
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8 October 2025 10:54 pm
From Pentagon to Wall Street: How Washington’s Gridlock Is Freezing Corporate Cash Flow
The U.S. government shutdown is no longer a bureaucratic disruption — it has become a full-scale corporate and economic crisis, threatening profits, payrolls, and investor confidence across multiple industries. As federal funding halts, tens of billions of dollars in contracts, wages, and market value are frozen, exposing how deeply corporate …
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8 October 2025 10:10 pm
FOMC Minutes: Why the Dovish Majority Prevailed
The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting reveal a distinct tilt toward continued monetary accommodation throughout 2025. Facing a backdrop of economic deceleration in the United States, the majority of participants on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) believe that further interest rate reductions are the appropriate course of …
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8 October 2025 8:51 pm
Gold Prices Smash $4,000 Barrier for the First Time in History
Gold has broken through the $4,000 per ounce resistance level for the first time in its history on Wednesday, driven by several factors. This surge also follows the Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting results, where investors in financial markets are eagerly searching for signals regarding the future path of the Fed’s …
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