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Ray Dalio anticipates a prolonged bear market for US bonds, citing heavy government debt issuance and shifting global demand dynamics.
Japan's central bank is anticipated to keep interest rates steady next week while possibly revising its inflation projection upwards.
A recent Bank of Canada survey indicates a notable improvement in business sentiment for Q3, alongside persistent inflation concerns.
Reports suggest a potential breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations this week, with implications for global oil supply and prices.
Today's market activity is influenced by geopolitical developments affecting oil and upcoming Canadian inflation figures.
Technology stocks, particularly those linked to artificial intelligence and cloud computing, experienced a notable downturn, driven by inves
US import prices advanced significantly in September, surpassing economist expectations and suggesting persistent inflationary pressures.
Early US trading on October 1 saw significant movements in individual stocks, with Accenture surging and Micron showing muted reaction to po
Gold shows modest recovery but lacks strong upward momentum, as US Treasury yields remain near multi-decade peaks.
A Dallas Fed survey indicates oil executives anticipate WTI crude around $88 by year-end, while expecting prolonged high diesel costs.
Recent Bank of Japan (BOJ) discussions and economic data suggest a complex path for future interest rate adjustments.
Australia's August trade surplus narrowed significantly to A$495 million, driven by a notable increase in imports of data center equipment.
South Korean companies have announced a $200 billion investment initiative in US nuclear power, LNG, and gas-fired electricity generation.
Gold prices retreated in September, falling approximately 9% from August highs, while options trading activity remained consistent.
Australia's manufacturing PMI dipped below 50 in September, signaling a contraction driven by a decline in new orders.
A Morgan Stanley strategist identifies key factors supporting gold, suggesting a strong price floor despite recent market movements.
Bank of America strategists suggest investor confidence in artificial intelligence now underpins markets more than interest rate policy.
US stock markets ended September with a mixed performance, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached its lowest point since June.
Goldman Sachs now anticipates the next Federal Reserve interest rate increase in December, moving its previous October projection.
US crude oil stockpiles unexpectedly increased last week, while inventories of gasoline and distillates experienced steeper declines than an
Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras is investigating the Cardano blockchain to enhance the tracking of sustainable aviation fuel and
European stock markets reversed early gains, with major indices declining as crude oil prices and government bond yields edged higher from s
European stock markets recorded gains as government bond yields eased from recent highs, offering some relief to equity investors.
Goldman Sachs estimates Persian Gulf oil exports, including 'dark flows,' have recovered to their 2025 average after a September surge.