The US stock market is poised for a cautiously negative open today, driven primarily by the onset of a partial government shutdown at midnight ET, which is set to disrupt key economic data releases and heighten uncertainty. The failure of a stopgap funding bill has triggered the first shutdown in seven years, affecting 750,000 federal […]
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FTSE 100, S&P 500Stock futures point to a positive open amid lingering optimism from the Federal Reserve’s recent 25-basis-point rate cut and cooling inflation data, though uncertainty around potential government shutdown risks and escalating tariff threats could cap gains. Congressional negotiations on the federal budget and a possible government shutdown are the biggest near-term risks, which could significantly
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FTSE 100, S&P 500Markets are generally trending lower, continuing a losing streak as investors respond to strong U.S. growth figures, trade tariff actions, and anticipation of key inflation readings. Global equities are under pressure after the U.S. announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 100% import tax on branded drugs and high levies on furniture, kitchen goods and heavy
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FTSE 100, S&P 500The major U.S. indices, including the S&P 500, have pulled back modestly after hitting highs in recent sessions. Markets appear to be consolidating, as investors digest recent gains. Fed Chair Powell’s remarks that equity valuations are “fairly highly valued” add caution. While the market largely expects a rate cut in October, the Fed’s tone around
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FTSE 100, S&P 500U.S. stock markets finished strongly again yesterday, with gains driven by ongoing optimism in technology and AI sectors, but with some regional consolidation and hesitation after recent all-time highs in major indices. Nvidia’s $100B investment in OpenAI and partnerships for AI infrastructure are fuelling optimism, with Intel up 23% recently on government stakes and collaborations.
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AI, S&P 500The relationship between cryptocurrencies and the S&P 500 is complex and not always consistent, despite periods of positive correlation. While recent data shows the S&P 500 rising (e.g., up 18% year-to-date in 2025, with SPY at $662.29 as of September 22, 2025), and some cryptocurrencies experiencing declines (e.g., Bitcoin down ~20% over the past month),
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Crypto, S&P 500Japan’s stock market, the Nikkei 225, closed down 0.5% but off its low. Earlier the Nikkei was down 2.5% following the Bank of Japan decision to maintain its short-term interest rate at 0.5% while initiating a gradual sell-off of 330 billion yen in ETFs annually. At the same time Japan’s 10Y yield surged to new
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Bonds, S&P 500The Bank of England held its base rate at 4%, citing inflation still running well above target. Additionally, it is slowing down its quantitative tightening (QT; bond sales) from £100B/year to around £70B. Inflation in the UK remains sticky (3.8% in August), which supports the BoE’s cautious stance. We should not be surprised to see
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Bonds, FTSE 100, Inflation, S&P 500Following the Fed’s widely anticipated 25-basis-point rate cut yesterday, the first since December 2024, markets reacted with initial caution, as the S&P 500 closed slightly lower amid questions about the pace of future easing. The Fed’s “dot plot” projections indicated two additional cuts by year-end 2025, aligning with expectations but signalling a cautious approach due
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Crypto, FTSE 100, Gold, S&P 500The S&P 500 recently closed above 6,600 for the first time, but sentiment is mixed as investors await the Fed’s interest rate decision. The Fed is expected to announce a 25 basis point rate cut today. Markets will be watching how dovish the Fed is, what its forward guidance says, how many cuts are anticipated
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