Global markets brace for Fed and ECB minutes; TSMC’s strong revenue boosts AI; Germany’s industrial production plunges 4.3%. Global equities are under greater policy scrutiny today due to the release of the FOMC (U.S.) and ECB (Eurozone) minutes, which are expected to shed light on the future pace of interest rate cuts. In the US, […]

Gold Breaks $4,000/oz Amid Shutdown Anxiety,Tech Leads US Pullback After Tesla Launch, FOMC Minutes and BOJ Hike Risks in Focus   Global markets are on edge due to a combination of political turmoil, shifting monetary policy expectations and individual stock movements. Gold has surged above $4,000 per ounce for the first time in history, reflecting […]

Japan’s Nikkei hits new record on stimulus hopes as yen passes ¥150, US services activity stalls amid government shutdown France plunges into political chaos Global markets are facing strong divergence, driven by policy and political turmoil. Japan’s Nikkei index surged to a new record high following the pro-stimulus victory of LDP leader Sanae Takaichi. Investors […]

Oil, Gold, and Coffee Surge Amid Uncertainty Energy – OPEC+ and Oil ICE Brent traded above $65/bbl, while NYMEX WTI approached $62/bbl after OPEC+ announced a 137k b/d production hike for November. Markets had expected a more aggressive move, but OPEC+ remains cautious given surplus forecasts for late 2025 and 2026. Ukraine’s latest attack on […]

Global Markets in Focus: US Jobs Data Delayed by Shutdown, Europe Activity Accelerates, Japan Braces for Leadership Vote Global markets are navigating mixed signals as a U.S. government shutdown (day 3) delays the crucial monthly jobs report, forcing the Federal Reserve and investors to await the private-sector ISM Services PMI for clues on the U.S. […]

Dollar Slips Under Shutdown Pressure — Europe, Asia Currencies Rise The U.S. dollar is softening as Congress failed to avert a government shutdown, stoking fears this may be a protracted closure. Historically, shutdowns last from 3 to 35 days, and prior episodes often lead to a modest dollar pullback, yield-curve steepening, and mixed equity outcomes. […]

U.S. futures fall as government shutdown clouds economy; ADP payrolls contract ahead of ISM PMI; Eurozone inflation steady, but Germany’s jobless rate rises Global market sentiment is cautious as the U.S. government shutdown takes effect, clouding the economic outlook and pushing Nasdaq futures down by around 0.5%. The primary immediate impact of the shutdown is […]

U.S. Shutdown Sparks Market Jitters as Tariffs Take Effect The U.S. entered its 15th government shutdown since 1981, the second under President Trump, triggering the largest federal workforce reduction in decades. More than 150,000 employees are set to exit payrolls this week, while agencies such as the FAA plan widespread furloughs. At the same time, […]

Wall Street Ends Higher Amid Shutdown and Tariff Jitters U.S. stocks closed Monday in positive territory after a choppy session, with the Dow rebounding from earlier losses and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finishing higher, helped by gains in tech. Still, indices pulled back from intraday peaks as investors kept a close eye on political […]

Markets Brace for Shutdown and Tariff Risks   U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar slipped while Asian stocks edged higher as investors awaited signs of whether Washington can avoid a government shutdown starting Wednesday. Prospects for a deal appear slim ahead of President Trump’s meeting with congressional leaders, and a closure could delay key economic […]