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U.S. equity markets are experiencing a significant downturn as expectations for a December 2025 interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve rapidly diminish. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have seen sharp declines in mid-November, signaling a profound shift in investor sentiment towards a "higher for longer"
Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited American (NASDAQ: BABA) are falling after a report alleged that the ecommerce company has worked with the Chinese military.
November 14, 2025 – The Federal Reserve's increasingly hawkish rhetoric has cast a significant chill over global investor optimism today, sending a clear signal that a "higher for longer" interest rate environment is firmly on the horizon. Despite recent modest rate cuts in September and October, key Fed officials have adopted
The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.13% on Friday as it recovered from Thursday’s 2-week low. The dollar moved higher on Friday, following hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, who argued...
Washington D.C. – November 14, 2025 – Recent hawkish pronouncements from Federal Reserve officials have sent shockwaves through the financial markets, particularly impacting precious metals. Gold and silver prices experienced a significant downturn on Friday, November 14, 2025, as investors recalibrated their expectations for a December interest rate cut. This shift
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Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly voicing concerns that the progress made in taming inflation could slow or even stall, creating a significant hurdle for the highly anticipated path of interest rate cuts. As of November 14, 2025, a palpable division has emerged within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), with
Washington D.C. – November 14, 2025 – The Federal Reserve has adopted an increasingly hawkish stance in recent weeks, with key officials signaling strong opposition to a December 2025 interest rate cut. This pivot has dramatically recalibrated market expectations, pushing back hopes for immediate monetary easing and ushering in a "higher
The resolution of a protracted United States government shutdown in early 2019, an event that cast a long shadow of uncertainty over the global economy, triggered a notable, albeit temporary, recovery in key commodity markets, with gold and silver emerging as prominent beneficiaries. As the federal government resumed operations after
Tether (USDT), the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, USDt, has embarked on a groundbreaking venture, deploying an initial $1.5 billion into commodity trade lending. This strategic move, which aims to expand to $3-5 billion by 2026, leverages the speed and efficiency of USDt to offer faster, high-yield loans,
December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Friday closed up +1.40 (+2.39%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed up +0.0519 (+2.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied on Friday, recovering some of Wednesday's sharp sell-off. Concerns about global...
2025 has cemented its place as a landmark year for precious metals, with gold leading a spectacular rally that has seen its value soar to unprecedented heights. This robust performance, fueled by a complex interplay of global economic uncertainties, persistent geopolitical tensions, and strategic shifts in central bank policies, has
December Nymex natural gas (NGZ25 ) on Friday closed down by -0.080 (-1.72%). Dec nat-gas prices retreated on Friday due to a larger-than-expected build in weekly nat-gas storage. The EIA reported Friday that nat-gas inventories rose +45 bcf for the...
Wall Street is increasingly adopting the "debasement trade," an investment strategy fueled by escalating investor anxieties over a weakening U.S. dollar, an unprecedented surge in government debt, and the persistent influence of central bank monetary policies. This defensive maneuver sees capital actively shifting from traditional fiat-denominated assets towards "hard
While the government was closed, the Net Non-Commercial Futures is not reported but other market indicators suggest capital continues to move into equities.
November 14, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, recent hawkish pronouncements from Federal Reserve officials sent shockwaves through the precious metals market today, causing a sharp downturn in both gold and silver prices. The assertive rhetoric, which largely tempered market expectations for an imminent interest rate cut in December,
Washington D.C. – November 14, 2025 – The specter of political gridlock and potential government shutdowns looms large over the global financial landscape, casting a long shadow of uncertainty across key commodity markets. While often perceived as a domestic political squabble, the cessation of government operations, even temporarily, can send significant
The global industrial metals market, particularly copper, finds itself at a pivotal juncture in November 2025, characterized by a powerful collision of surging demand from the green energy transition and persistent supply constraints. This dynamic has led to significant price volatility throughout the year, with copper experiencing both record highs
Toronto, ON – November 14, 2025 – The Canadian financial landscape is once again highlighting its intrinsic link to global commodity markets, as the S&P/TSX Composite Index concluded its third consecutive week of losses, marking its most prolonged slump in over a year. The index experienced a significant downturn, with
Novemver 14, 2025 – In a significant shift poised to redefine global commerce, Tether (USDT), the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, USDt, is rapidly expanding its footprint in commodity trade finance. This strategic move, spearheaded by Tether's investment division, aims to disrupt the traditional, often cumbersome, banking system by offering
Washington D.C. – November 14, 2025 – The protracted US government shutdown, which gripped the nation for a record 43 days, concluded on November 12, 2025, with President Donald Trump signing a crucial funding bill into law. This long-awaited resolution immediately injected a wave of optimism into global financial markets, with
Wells Fargo maintains a $120 price target on shares, warning that its focus on AI and autonomous driving cannot make up for falling sales and delivery estimates.
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Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, USDt, is making a monumental and "dramatic" entry into the commodity trade lending sector, a strategic move poised to fundamentally reshape traditional trade finance. Leveraging its substantial profits, Tether is offering direct financing, in both US dollars and USDt, to commodity trading
