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The Fed’s Rate Cut Is the Easy Part — The Hard Part Is What Comes Next
This week marks one of the most anticipated policy meetings of the year for the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). The “easy” part will be announcing a rate cut something markets have already priced in almost entirely. The “hard” part, however, lies in what comes after: setting the direction for the months ahead, managing internal divisions, and dealing with a lack of reliable economic data.
Continuation Pattern Emerges: Can the 4,000 Support Zone Hold?
At the opening of the Asian session on Monday (October 27, 2025), gold prices extended their decline, continuing last week’s downtrend as U.S.–China trade tensions eased. The improving geopolitical outlook weakened safe-haven demand, while risk appetite returned to equity markets. Investors are now turning their focus to major central bank meetings this week, seeking clearer signals on the pace of rate cuts.
U.S. Inflation Cools Slightly — Market Optimism Builds, But Risks Remain
The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.0% year-on-year in September, slightly below the forecast of 3.1%. On a monthly basis, CPI climbed 0.3%, compared to an expected 0.4% increase.
When the Inflation Pot Cools Down: America Breathes Easier as the Fed Prepares to Cut Rates
After months of inflation “burning through wallets,” the U.S. finally has a reason to exhale prices rose less than expected. The September CPI report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday, showed that inflation is easing, offering a glimmer of hope that the Federal Reserve may soon begin cutting interest rates at its upcoming meeting.
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After 9 weeks of impressive gains, gold is entering a true “test of faith” for investors.
After a fairly positive rebound on Thursday, gold turned slightly lower during the Asian trading session on Friday. With the current price action, the precious metal is heading toward its first weekly decline after nine consecutive weeks of gains, as investors take profits at record-high levels and await key U.S. inflation data to be released later today.
KOSPI HITS RECORD HIGH AS TRUMP–XI MEETING IGNITES ASIA MARKET RALLY
Asian stocks surged on Friday as news broke that U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping are set to meet next week. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 2% to an all-time high, reflecting renewed investor confidence across the region.
CRUDE OIL “AWAKENS” – IS A NEW BULL CYCLE BEGINNING?
Oil prices continued to rise on Wednesday, marking their second consecutive session of gains with an increase of nearly 2%. The rally was fueled by optimism over progress in trade negotiations among the U.S., China, and India, as well as Washington’s newly announced sanctions targeting two of Russia’s oil giants in connection with the war in Ukraine.