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Fed split deepens, casting doubt on a December rate cut

Growing divisions inside the Federal Reserve are clouding expectations for a December rate cut, as policymakers signal resilience in economic activity and warn that inflation progress may not justify another move lower. Markets, once convinced a cut was guaranteed, are now sharply reassessing the odds.

14 Nov 2025, 07:48

43-day US shutdown ends, but economic fallout and data gaps continue

After 43 days of partial closure, the US federal government is finally back in business. President Donald Trump has signed an interim spending bill that reopens agencies, sends millions of federal workers back to their posts, and restores frozen programs — but only until January 30, when the next deadline hits. The economic damage, operational backlog, and loss of key data will linger well beyond the political handshake.

13 Nov 2025, 08:36

Moderates break ranks as Senate seeks to end US shutdown

The U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan plan to end the record-long government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats broke with party leadership and voted to move forward with a funding bill. The proposal, which would finance key departments through the year and extend stopgap funding for others until late January, now heads to the House—where its fate remains uncertain amid deep divisions within both parties.

10 Nov 2025, 06:34

Oil strengthens as OPEC+ pauses output amid supply concerns

Oil extended its rally after OPEC+ confirmed it will pause production hikes in Q1 2026 to counter oversupply. Brent rose above $65 a barrel, with traders eyeing sanctions on Russia and geopolitical risks in Nigeria and Ukraine.

3 Nov 2025, 07:57

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