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NEW YORK, September 18, 2025 — The U.S. Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate cut on September 17, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4.00%–4.25%. The move, the first reduction since 2024, reflects growing concerns over labor market weakness and potential economic slowdown.

Prices that people pay for a variety of goods and services rose less than expected in September, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report Friday that keeps the door wide open for another interest rate cut next week. The consumer price index showed a 0.3% increase on the month, putting the an

General Outlook Markets head into the week still digesting President Trump’s tariff threats and a sharp repricing in safe havens and risk assets. Gold set a new record near $4,380 before a volatile pullback late on Friday, while Brent extended its downtrend to the low $60s and bitcoin slid toward $1

Gold (XAUUSD) is holding close to record highs, supported by strong safe-haven demand. A declining Dollar, dovish Fed outlook, and political tensions in Washington are adding to its appeal. Markets are bracing for the possibility of a U.S. government shutdown, which could delay critical labor market

The PMI numbers out of the Euro Area last week were consistent with sluggish growth, with slight contraction in the manufacturing sector compensated by somewhat livelier services data. As to the former, we are yet to see any clear signs of impetus from the massive German stimulus package announced a