Industrial Metals
The global industrial metals market is experiencing a significant resurgence in October 2025, driven by an intricate dance of surging demand from the worldwide energy transition, persistent supply constraints, and a complex macroeconomic landscape. This dynamic environment is pushing prices for essential commodities to multi-year highs, signaling both opportunities and
IMF
Washington D.C. – October 23, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has today released its Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) for October 2025, titled "Shifting Ground beneath the Calm," delivering a stark warning that beneath the surface of seemingly tranquil global financial markets, significant vulnerabilities are festering. The
U.S.-China Trade
October 23, 2025 – The financial world is grappling with a significant escalation in U.S.-China trade relations, characterized by a fresh wave of tariffs, expanded export controls, and a palpable shift towards economic decoupling. As of October 2025, these developments have injected considerable volatility into global stock markets, eroding
RBI
Mumbai, India – October 22, 2025 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has achieved a significant milestone, with its gold reserves officially surpassing 880 metric tonnes, reaching 880.18 metric tonnes by the end of September 2025. This historic accumulation, valued at approximately $95 billion at the time and crossing the
Emerging Markets
As October 2025 unfolds, financial markets are keenly awaiting the official economic data for the third quarter, with particular attention on key emerging economies. While specific figures for Mexico's Q3 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are yet to be released, a hypothetical scenario of economic contraction in the
Dalian Iron Ore
Shanghai, China – October 20, 2025 – Dalian iron ore futures have plunged to a seven-week low, sending ripples of concern across global commodity markets. The sharp decline is primarily attributed to persistent and escalating fears over China's demand for the crucial steelmaking ingredient, signaling a significant downturn in a
China-US Trade
Global stock markets are experiencing a significant rally in October 2025, buoyed by a discernible easing of trade fears between the United States and China. A series of diplomatic overtures and a temporary tariff truce have injected a much-needed dose of optimism into a market long plagued by the specter
Trade Tensions
October 2025 has proven to be a turbulent month for global financial markets, as the persistent shadow of trade tensions and tariffs, particularly between the United States and China, continues to dictate investor sentiment and market volatility. While the month witnessed a dramatic escalation in rhetoric and retaliatory measures, a
Global Economy
The global economy is bracing for a significant deceleration in 2025, a trend intensified by persistent trade tensions and widespread policy uncertainties. At the heart of this growing fragility lies China, the world's second-largest economy, whose third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures, expected to be unveiled tomorrow,
US-China Trade
Global stock futures have been on a roller-coaster ride throughout October 2025, as a renewed escalation in US-China trade tensions sent jitters across financial markets, only to rebound on hopes of de-escalation. The month began with aggressive moves from both economic superpowers, triggering a sharp downturn in equity futures, before
Oil Prices
The global oil market has been gripped by a significant downturn, with both major crude benchmarks, Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI), experiencing a slide of over ten percent in recent weeks. As of October 17, 2025, Brent crude futures are hovering just below $62 a barrel, marking a substantial
Global Economy
The global economy in October 2025 finds itself navigating a landscape of profound and acute uncertainty, with a confluence of financial vulnerabilities and escalating geopolitical tensions casting a long shadow over future market trends. Despite pockets of unexpected resilience, particularly in some equity markets, the overarching sentiment points towards a