Financial Markets
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a global leader in operating exchanges and clearing houses, including the New York Stock Exchange, has announced a monumental achievement: its Total Futures Markets have reached a record open interest. On September 25, 2025, ICE's total futures markets hit an unprecedented 56.8 million
Commodities
As of late September 2025, global financial markets are experiencing a period of heightened sensitivity to commodity price fluctuations, particularly in the oil and metals sectors. These movements are sending discernible ripple effects through stock futures worldwide, with Canada's TSX futures proving especially responsive due to the nation&
Copper
As of September 29, 2025, the global financial markets are witnessing a dramatic surge in copper prices, driven by an unprecedented confluence of tightening supply, robust demand from the burgeoning green energy transition, and various geopolitical and economic factors. This rally has propelled the red metal to near-record levels, solidifying
Copper
As of late September 2025, the global financial markets are buzzing with the remarkable surge in copper prices, a phenomenon that has seen the industrial metal increasingly dubbed "new gold." This significant upward trajectory, driven by an insatiable demand from the burgeoning green energy sector and persistent supply
Indian Metals Sector
The Indian metals sector is currently demonstrating remarkable resilience and robust growth, standing out as a beacon of strength even as broader Indian benchmark indices navigate a period of significant volatility and, at times, negative returns. Driven by an insatiable domestic demand, ambitious government infrastructure projects, and strategic expansion initiatives
Gold
Gold, the perennial safe-haven asset, is currently experiencing a historic rally, with its price firmly set on a trajectory towards the $3,800 per ounce mark. This unprecedented surge, unfolding against a backdrop of persistent US inflation and the Federal Reserve's pivot towards interest rate cuts, is reshaping
PCE Inflation
Washington D.C., September 26, 2025 – The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, recently accelerated to 2.7% year-over-year in August 2025. This uptick from 2.6% in July, and a steady core PCE at 2.9% (excluding volatile food and
Lubrizol
CLEVELAND, OH – September 26, 2025 – Lubrizol Corporation, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the groundbreaking introduction of its HybriCal™ lithium-free grease thickener technology. This innovative solution, based on anhydrous calcium, marks a pivotal moment for the industrial lubrication market, offering a high-performance alternative to the long-dominant lithium-based greases.
Cocoa Prices
New York, NY – September 26, 2025 – The global cocoa market, after an extraordinary rally that saw prices soar to unprecedented highs, has experienced a sharp reversal, with futures plunging to two-month lows this week. This significant downturn, occurring in late September 2025, marks a stark contrast to earlier reports of
Arabica Coffee
New York, NY – September 26, 2025 – The global coffee market is currently experiencing a significant shake-up as Arabica coffee prices have staged a remarkable rebound, reaching levels not seen in over a decade. This surge is primarily attributed to a dramatic and sustained decline in Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) certified stocks,
Agriculture
In a decisive move poised to reshape the American agricultural landscape, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced a substantial $480 million crop purchase program coupled with aggressive new antitrust measures. The announcement, made on September 25, 2025, signals a robust government intervention aimed at bolstering domestic farm incomes,
ETFs
As of late September 2025, high-momentum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) focused on gold, silver, and Bitcoin have emerged as leading performers in the financial markets, capturing significant investor interest amidst a landscape of persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. These specialized ETFs leverage the "momentum" factor, investing in