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US shutdown persists while gold prices surge higher
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
Japan and EU output drop as China battles persistent deflation
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, 01:57US markets fall sharply on Trump’s tariff announcement
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, 03:01Dollar strengthens as BOJ seen moving toward 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, 01:07German output falls as RBNZ moves to cut rates
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, 23:43Gold rallies to $4,000 record during US shutdown
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, 00:30US markets mixed amid lack of data
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, 23:38Trump discusses spending cuts in new talks with Democrats
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, 02:02US ADP jobs fall as shutdown hits labour data and outlook
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, 02:46US consumer confidence dips as markets deliver mixed signals
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