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Divided Fed brings focus to the rally’s narrow foundations
The Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision exposed a growing divide within the committee, as a hawkish dissent signaled hesitation over the pace of future rate cuts. While the Fed confirmed it will end quantitative tightening in December, Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that another cut this year is far from guaranteed. The announcement comes at a time when market breadth remains unusually thin — with a handful of AI-driven giants dominating equity returns — and investors now balancing monetar
30 Oct 2025, 07:32
US–China deal delays trade conflict but offers little lasting assurance
The U.S. and China are expected to extend their tariff truce and delay new restrictions at the Oct. 30 Trump-Xi summit. The limited deal may ease short-term tensions but leaves deeper trade and tech rivalries unresolved.
28 Oct 2025, 09:06
Fed moves towards another rate cut as data blackout limits visibility
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% this week, lowering the benchmark range to 3.75%–4%. A softer inflation print and concerns over a weakening labor market bolster the case for continued easing despite a government data blackout.
27 Oct 2025, 12:16
Resilient UK retail sales boost growth outlook despite slowdown risks
The UK retail sector delivered an unexpected boost to the economy in September, marking its fourth consecutive month of growth. Sales volumes rose 0.5% from August — beating forecasts of a decline — as consumers continued to spend despite cooler weather and mounting speculation about tax increases ahead of the November budget. The data suggests that resilient household demand may cushion Britain’s cooling labor market and provide modest support to GDP in the third quarter.
24 Oct 2025, 07:49
Gold hovers near $4,100 as traders turn cautious ahead of volatility
Gold continued to retreat on Wednesday, extending losses after its sharpest single-day selloff in more than a decade. The metal traded around $4,100 an ounce, slipping further after Tuesday’s 6% collapse, while silver steadied near $48.55, unchanged from its opening level. The correction has paused a two-month rally that pushed gold and silver to historic peaks, driven by fears of currency debasement and expectations of major Federal Reserve rate cuts. With volatility surging and investors repos
22 Oct 2025, 09:00
Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female PM as fiscal stimulus expectations grow
Japan has entered a new political era. Sanae Takaichi, long regarded as one of the country’s most conservative and economically assertive figures, was elected prime minister on Tuesday — becoming the first woman in Japan’s history to hold the nation’s highest office. Her appointment, secured with 237 votes in the lower house, arrives amid inflationary pressures, shifting alliances, and a renewed debate over Japan’s economic future. Markets rallied on expectations of stimulus and a softer stance
21 Oct 2025, 08:46
Safe-haven rush lifts gold and silver to record highs amid US–China strain
Gold and silver surged to record highs on Friday as mounting credit concerns in the U.S. banking sector and renewed tensions between Washington and Beijing reignited investor demand for havens. Bullion briefly reached $4,379 an ounce — its highest level ever — while silver shattered its four-decade ceiling to touch $54.38. The rally gained momentum on expectations of a major Federal Reserve rate cut before year-end, reflecting growing unease over financial stability and geopolitical risk.
17 Oct 2025, 07:15
Fed’s Beige Book: Slower growth fuels expectations of fresh easing
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book paints a subdued picture of the U.S. economy, reinforcing expectations that policymakers will continue cutting rates in the months ahead. Despite the ongoing government shutdown limiting official data, the Fed’s regional survey suggests that business activity has stalled, labor demand remains muted, and inflation pressures are being absorbed by profit margins. With Chair Jerome Powell signaling concern over hiring and Fed officials calling for a faster mo
16 Oct 2025, 07:08
Powell suggests new Fed cut as job market softens
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the U.S. central bank remains on course to deliver another quarter-point rate cut later this month, even as a prolonged government shutdown obscures key economic data. Speaking at the National Association for Business Economics conference, Powell acknowledged that hiring momentum has weakened and cautioned that further declines in job openings could soon translate into higher unemployment.
15 Oct 2025, 06:23
Silver surges past historical highs with parallels to the Hunt Brothers’ market saga
After forty-five years, silver has broken through its all-time high, surpassing levels not seen since the Hunt brothers’ legendary 1980 squeeze. Spot prices in London vaulted above $53.40 per ounce this week as liquidity strains in the bullion market triggered a scramble among traders and arbitrageurs.
14 Oct 2025, 07:46