Market Analysis

October, 2025

  • 9 October 2025 11:25 pm

    Fed’s Williams Signals More Rate Cuts to Shield Jobs as U.S. Growth Cools

    The head of the New York Federal Reserve said he supports additional interest rate cuts this year to protect the U.S. labor market from slowing momentum, even as inflation remains above the central bank’s target.In recent remarks, the policymaker emphasized that while the economy is not on the brink of …

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  • 9 October 2025 10:31 pm

    U.S. Approves Major Nvidia Chip Exports to UAE in Landmark AI Partnership

    In a move that underscores deepening technological ties, the United States has approved several billion dollars’ worth of Nvidia chip exports to the United Arab Emirates. The licenses were issued by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security as part of a bilateral artificial intelligence agreement concluded earlier this …

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  • 9 October 2025 9:33 pm

    US Stocks Slip After Powell’s Speech as Optimism Runs Into Caution

    Wall Street stumbled on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered remarks that many investors found underwhelming. Rather than providing fresh clarity on the future path of monetary policy, Powell stuck to familiar themes about inflation risks and economic uncertainty — a tone that left markets hesitant and prompted …

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  • 9 October 2025 8:38 pm

    Aftershock Lingers: How Katrina’s Echo Still Shapes Markets in October and Beyond

    The hurricane that struck in August did more than disrupt immediate energy output; its ripple effects persisted well into October and continued to cast a shadow over asset behavior in the near term. Here’s how that residual impact played out — and how markets had to adapt to the “aftershocks.”The …

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  • 9 October 2025 7:43 pm

    Sterling Slumps to Two-Week Low as the Dollar Dominates

    The British Pound Sterling has fallen to a two-week low against the US Dollar, as the American currency’s strength sweeps across global markets. The US Dollar Index (DXY), a measure of the dollar’s value against a basket of major currencies, has surged to a nine-week high at 99.39, reflecting widespread …

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  • 9 October 2025 5:30 pm

    Delta Air Lines Surges on Strong Q3 Results and Upgraded Outlook

    Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) shares climbed nearly 6% after the carrier delivered better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and raised its full-year guidance, driven by resilient travel demand and effective cost management. Earnings Beat and Revenue Growth For the September quarter, Delta reported adjusted EPS of $1.71, surpassing analyst estimates of $1.53 …

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  • 9 October 2025 5:08 pm

    Gold Holds Above $4,000 as Investors Weigh Ceasefire Deal and Rate Cut Bets

    Gold prices steadied above the $4,000 mark on Thursday, consolidating near record highs as markets digested news of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while persistent geopolitical tensions and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts kept demand for safe-haven assets elevated. At 1226 GMT, spot gold traded at …

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  • 9 October 2025 4:05 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 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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