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October, 2025

  • 17 October 2025 11:28 pm

    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. President Donald Trump signaled a more measured approach toward China. The precious metal, which had soared to an unprecedented $4,379 per ounce earlier in the day, fell below $4,250 as investor sentiment shifted.The …

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  • 17 October 2025 10:10 pm

    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 modern American history as lawmakers remain deadlocked over a funding agreement. The Senate has failed ten times to advance legislation that would reopen the government, and with the upper chamber now adjourned for the …

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  • 17 October 2025 9:24 pm

    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 tensions subsided. The easing of uncertainty in Paris helped boost confidence across European markets, giving the common currency a modest edge over the British pound.In contrast, the pound continues to struggle under the weight of …

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  • 17 October 2025 8:39 pm

    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 before major rebounds. Despite the gloomy headlines, many investors believe this decline could mark the start of a new recovery phase.As the market cools, smaller investors have been quietly adding to their holdings, showing confidence …

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  • 17 October 2025 7:32 pm

    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 existing capital requirements. The move comes as part of a broader effort to support smaller lenders and stimulate credit flow to local economies.The plan would lower the community bank leverage ratio — a …

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  • 17 October 2025 7:03 pm

    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 pressure, extending a losing streak as escalating trade tensions and growing expectations for looser monetary policy from the central bank weigh on the currency. Concerns over the worsening trade dispute between the United States …

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  • 17 October 2025 3:20 pm

    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 renewed concerns over regional bank stability, U.S.-China trade frictions, and the prolonged government shutdown pressured market sentiment. At 06:10 ET (10:10 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 340 points (0.7%), S&P 500 Futures lost 67 points …

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  • 17 October 2025 12:57 pm

    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 weekly loss of nearly 3%, as traders weighed the impact of a surprise diplomatic breakthrough between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin alongside bearish supply data from the Energy Information Administration …

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  • 17 October 2025 12:05 pm

    Bank of Japan Signals Continued Tightening Path Amid Global Uncertainty

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    The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reaffirmed its cautious yet tightening stance on Friday, as Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said the central bank will continue raising interest rates if economic and inflation trends develop in line with its forecasts. Gradual Rate Hike Path Contingent on Data Speaking before Japan’s credit unions, …

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  • 17 October 2025 11:58 am

    European Stocks Slide as Banking Worries and Inflation Data Weigh on Sentiment

    European equities tumbled on Friday, mirroring sharp overnight losses on Wall Street, as renewed concerns over the health of U.S. regional banks and caution ahead of key Eurozone inflation data rattled investor confidence. Regional Indices Under Pressure By 07:10 GMT (03:10 ET), Europe’s major benchmarks were all trading in negative …

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  • 17 October 2025 10:55 am

    Bitcoin Extends Losses as Risk Aversion and DOJ Seizure Pressure Crypto Markets

    Bitcoin fell on Thursday, extending its decline after last week’s flash crash as traders remained risk-averse amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and ongoing concerns over regulatory developments. Bitcoin Struggles to Regain Momentum The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 1.3% to $111,031 by 05:10 GMT (01:10 ET), slipping after attempts to stabilize …

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  • 17 October 2025 10:55 am

    Gold Extends Record-Breaking Rally as Fed Easing Bets and U.S.-China Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand

    Gold prices surged to new record highs in Asian trading on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of all-time peaks, as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts intensified demand for the precious metal. Spot gold climbed 0.7% to $4,237.87 per ounce by 04:25 GMT …

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  • 17 October 2025 1:58 am

    Gold Continues Its Record Ascent Amid Rising Global Tensions

    Gold prices surged strongly on Thursday, hitting new record highs, fueled by an escalating demand for safe-haven assets amidst intensifying global geopolitical and economic tensions. The nearest-term gold contract reached a new all-time high of $4,250 per ounce, gaining $77.30, or 1.84%, on the COMEX exchange. In a parallel move, …

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