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RBNZ cuts rates while German production weakens
Today's report focuses on relevant economic data. Industrial production in Germany came in below estimates, registering its sharpest drop since August 2021. In turn, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) surprised the market with an interest rate cut of 50 basis points, larger than analysts had estimated. Meanwhile, crude oil inventories in the US have been rising for two consecutive weeks, indicating a potential supply build-up.
8 Oct 2025, 23:43
Gold hits $4,000 record as US shutdown continues
Today's report focuses on relevant financial and political developments. The gold futures contract (GCZ5) reached $4,000 per ounce for the first time in its history, reflecting investors' continued search for safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, the government shutdown in the US continues due to Congress failing to reach a federal budget deal, complicating forecasts for the Fed's next decision.
8 Oct 2025, 00:30
AMD’s OpenAI deal sets stage for stock surge as Nasdaq gains
Today's report focuses on relevant financial and economic data. Chip producer AMD announced a strategic alliance with OpenAI that could lead to a considerable increase in revenue for the company. Consequently, positive market sentiment helped the Nasdaq100 index reach a new high. In turn, gold and Bitcoin achieved new records, showing a duality between the search for safe-haven assets and an appetite for risk.
7 Oct 2025, 01:26
US markets mixed as key data remains absent
Today's report focuses on relevant political data and the weekly performance of key assets. The US government shutdown continues as Congress has failed to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, data from the ISM Services PMI showed a decline, with the indicator falling to 50 points, indicating neutrality. The weekly performance for US gold and equity markets was positive, while oil benchmarks and the dollar declined.
3 Oct 2025, 23:38
Democrats face pressure as Trump presses for spending cuts
Today’s report focuses on salient economic and political developments. US President Donald Trump has stated that he will seek to eliminate jobs and institutions linked to the Democratic Party, citing the need to reduce government spending. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate in the European Union has risen slightly, and exports in Australia have contracted.
3 Oct 2025, 02:02
Government shutdown impact shows as US ADP jobs shrink
Today’s report focuses on several key economic data points. Private payrolls measured by ADP showed a contraction in the latest assessment. Eurozone inflation recorded a slight uptick. Meanwhile, crude-oil inventories rose more than expected, pressuring prices lower. All this occurred as the US government shutdown materialised amid disagreement in Congress.
2 Oct 2025, 02:46
US confidence decline sparks mixed moves across markets
Today’s report highlights several notable data releases. The Conference Board’s consumer-confidence gauge declined in its latest reading. China’s PMI prints came in below estimates. Japan’s industrial production fell for a second consecutive month. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left interest rates unchanged.
1 Oct 2025, 00:54
US shutdown fears rise as gold hits record high
The Dollar Index closed slightly lower amid rising risks of a US government shutdown. If Congress fails to reach agreement, the Bureau of Labor Statistics could delay publication of employment data. In parallel, gold reached a new all-time high as investors sought safe-haven assets.
30 Sep 2025, 01:21
Markets lift gold and oil after PCE matches expectations
Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation data arrived in line with analysts’ expectations, albeit with a slight acceleration in the headline measure. Although the release contained no major surprises, it suggests the tariff impact on prices is not yet visible in the data. In response, the dollar eased modestly, gold rose, and US equity indices appreciated into the close.
26 Sep 2025, 23:42
US GDP grows with jobs improvement despite market headwinds
US equity markets declined on renewed doubts about the viability of further Fed cuts. Weekly jobless-benefit data fell, monthly durable-goods orders surprised to the upside, and the latest Q2 GDP revision beat expectations—all of which underscore the strength of the US economy.
26 Sep 2025, 01:15