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The recent, prolonged U.S. government shutdown has cast a long shadow over the nation's financial markets, creating an unprecedented data vacuum that has left investors, businesses, and policymakers navigating a fog of uncertainty. As federal agencies responsible for collecting and disseminating vital economic statistics ceased or drastically
Market Minute
The financial world is holding its breath as crucial US inflation data, previously delayed by a protracted government shutdown, finally sees the light of day. This long-awaited information, particularly the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, is providing the Federal Reserve, businesses, and consumers
US Jobs Data
Washington D.C., November 10, 2025 – With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history recently concluded, financial markets and policymakers alike are bracing for the highly anticipated release of key US Jobs Data. This critical economic indicator, delayed by weeks of fiscal impasse, will provide the first official glimpse
Chicago Fed
The economic outlook for the U.S. Midwest has taken a concerning turn as the Chicago Federal Reserve's 7th District hiring expectations index reportedly plummeted to -40 in October 2025. This alarming figure represents the lowest reading for hiring expectations since the tumultuous year of 2020 and, excluding
FOMC
Washington D.C. - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is poised to conclude its ambitious balance sheet reduction program, commonly known as quantitative tightening (QT), on December 1, 2025. This pivotal decision marks a significant shift in monetary policy, transitioning from a period of aggressive liquidity withdrawal to a
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, a recent appointee with strong ties to former President Donald Trump, is advocating for a significant 50 basis point (bps) interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's upcoming December 2025 meeting. This bold call diverges sharply from current market expectations, which largely anticipate
stablecoins
New York, NY – November 10, 2025 – Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has delivered a groundbreaking prediction, asserting that the explosive growth of stablecoins is poised to fundamentally reshape global capital flows and exert significant downward pressure on U.S. interest rates. Speaking at the BCVC Summit in New York, Miran
US Economy
Recent indicators of a softening U.S. economy have significantly bolstered market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, creating a powerful tailwind for gold prices. As the calendar turns to November 2025, the precious metal has not only sustained its impressive rally but has also surged to unprecedented levels,
US Economy
Recent weeks have seen a notable shift in the financial landscape, as a steady stream of soft economic data from the United States has significantly bolstered market expectations for imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. This burgeoning sentiment has, in turn, unleashed a powerful rally in gold prices, with the
Precious Metals
As of November 2025, the precious metals market, particularly gold and silver, is experiencing a significant surge, driven by a complex interplay of global economic cues. A confluence of factors, including the anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, persistent geopolitical instability across various regions, and a discernible weakening
Commodities
As of November 10, 2025, a wave of optimism is sweeping across commodity markets, with gold, oil, and base metals experiencing a significant rally. This bullish sentiment is largely being driven by a dual catalyst: the burgeoning hopes for an end to a protracted US government shutdown and a stream
Gold Prices
New York, NY – November 10, 2025 – Gold prices have surged to a two-week high, breaking past the $4,070 per ounce mark, as a series of weak U.S. economic data releases has significantly bolstered expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cut. This rally underscores gold's