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Netflix stock falls on mixed results and ongoing US shutdown
Major US equity indices fell after Netflix reported mixed third-quarter results and as trade tensions between the United States and China escalated. The US federal government shutdown persists after Democrats rejected the most recent Republican proposal, now making it the second-longest in US history.
23 Oct 2025, 00:52
Gold drops as risk appetite rises and profit-taking emerges
Gold and other precious metals fell sharply amid likely profit-taking and a reduction in the risk premium as trade tensions eased. Japan’s election of Sanae Takaichi as prime minister boosted the Nikkei-225 to fresh highs while the yen weakened.
22 Oct 2025, 00:37
Nikkei reaches new peak on Japan’s stimulus optimism
A combination of rising expectations of expansionary policy in Japan and stronger-than-expected Chinese economic data propelled the Nikkei 225 to a record closing high. Chinese third-quarter GDP, industrial production and retail-sales figures exceeded analysts’ forecasts, supporting broader Asian equities.
21 Oct 2025, 00:05
US indices climb as trade tensions ease
Easing commercial tensions between the United States and China, together with broadly resilient bank earnings, supported a weekly recovery in major US equity indices. At the same time, the Bank of England signalled that interest-rate cuts may need to be implemented more slowly amid persistent inflationary pressures.
18 Oct 2025, 01:04
Gold hits record high as US shutdown continues
A failure to reach a bipartisan agreement in the US Senate has left the government shutdown in place, exacerbating uncertainty and prompting investors to seek safe havens. Gold futures rose to a new record, while major US equity indices declined amid concerns.
16 Oct 2025, 23:08
China deflation deepens as Japan and EU output weakens
Consumption and production indicators in major economies showed contraction. China recorded deflation in its consumer price index, while industrial production in Japan and the European Union contracted.
16 Oct 2025, 01:57
Record-breaking day for silver and gold prices
Silver and gold futures reached new all-time highs as investors sought safe havens amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty and in anticipation of monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.
14 Oct 2025, 22:52
Broadcom shares jump after OpenAI agreement lifts markets
Broadcom's shares helped US markets recover after a strategic alliance between the semiconductor producer and OpenAI was announced.
13 Oct 2025, 22:45
US stocks tumble after Trump announces new tariffs
US markets and the dollar index depreciated amid an escalation in trade tensions between the US and China. In turn, oil benchmarks fell, while gold reclaimed the $4,000 per ounce level.
11 Oct 2025, 03:01
Dollar edges higher as Japan signals monetary easing
The US dollar index has risen for four consecutive days, with the Japanese yen leading currency depreciations, while German trade data has shown a contraction in both exports and imports.
10 Oct 2025, 01:07