Monthly Archives: October 2025
Wall Street Extends Rally as AI and Dovish Fed Fuel Risk-On Sentiment
Written on October 14, 2025 at 5:53 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The S&P 500 hit another all-time high and Nasdaq rose 1.12%, as investors shrugged off the prolonged U.S. government shutdown. *Dell jumped 9% to a two-year high, extending the AI-driven rally sparked by AMD’s breakout earlier in the week. *The VIX fell to a five-month low while soft labor data fueled expectations ofContinue Reading
Dollar and Gold Defy Gravity as Global Risks Deepen
Written on October 14, 2025 at 5:53 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The USD’s rally is fueled by weakness elsewhere, as political and economic instability in Japan and Europe pushes investors toward the greenback. *Gold’s surge above $4,000 shows deepening global unease; both retail and institutional demand are rising amid central bank diversification and geopolitical strain. *Conflicting FOMC signals between dovish and hawkish members haveContinue Reading
New Zealand Dollar Plunges to Six-Month Low After RBNZ Surprise 50bps Cut
Written on October 14, 2025 at 5:52 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The central bank slashed its cash rate by 50 bps to 2.50%, double expectations, driving NZD/USD to a six-month low of 0.5738. *Policymakers cited sluggish consumer and business spending and projected economic contraction through mid-2025. *Dovish guidance and widening rate differentials signal sustained downside risk for the kiwi ahead of the November meeting.Continue Reading
