WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – NOVEMBER 21
Friday Bitcoin crashed below $82,000 triggering nearly $2 billion in liquidations across cryptocurrency markets. MicroStrategy shares plunged 68% amid the crypto decline, while JPMorgan attributes the correction to retail investors selling $4 billion in spot Bitcoin and ETH ETFs. South Korea’s Kospi fell 3.8%, Japan’s Nikkei dropped 2.4%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined 2.4% […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – NOVEMBER 13
Friday Markets experienced widespread volatility on Friday as investors grappled with diminished expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in December. The probability of a December Fed cut dropped from 72% to approximately 50% following cautious commentary from multiple Federal Reserve officials. Asian markets broadly declined, with Japan’s Nikkei falling 1.8%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropping […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – NOVEMBER 7
Friday U.S. equity futures showed modest gains Friday following Thursday’s technology sector selloff. Private sector data revealed 153,000 job cuts in October, the highest monthly figure in over two decades. The 10-year Treasury yield fluctuated around 4.08% following weak employment data. Gold prices climbed above $4,000 per ounce as safe-haven demand increased amid economic uncertainty. […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – OCTOBER 31
Friday The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points but Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious comments about December rate cuts dampened investor sentiment. Market expectations for a December cut fell to 66% from previously near-certain levels. The US dollar index climbed near three-month highs at 99.39 following the hawkish Fed stance. The Japanese yen weakened […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – OCTOBER 24
Friday Global markets displayed mixed performance Friday as investors navigated multiple crosscurrents. The S&P 500 edged higher by 0.6% following strong Intel earnings, while the Stoxx 600 gained 0.3% and Japan’s Nikkei climbed 1.35%. Russia’s central bank cut rates to 16.5% while the Federal Reserve prepares for an expected 25 basis point cut next week. […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – OCTOBER 17
Friday Global markets experienced significant turbulence on October 17, 2025, with the VIX volatility index surging above 27 to its highest level since April. This volatility was triggered by fraudulent loan exposures at regional banks Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance, raising broader credit market stability concerns. The ongoing US government shutdown entered its 16th day, […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – OCTOBER 10
Friday US consumer sentiment was little changed in October, edging from 55.1 to 55, as Americans remained concerned about jobs and inflation. Sentiment is still 22% lower than a year ago. Silver briefly topped $51 an ounce as a historic squeeze hit London, with one-month borrowing costs soaring to an annualized 35%. The dollar’s rebound […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – OCTOBER 3
Friday Bitcoin surged past $120,000 to seven-week highs while BNB reached record levels above $1,100. Total cryptocurrency market capitalization jumped $130 billion in 24 hours. The government shutdown halted the release of the monthly jobs report and other key federal data, leaving investors and policymakers without fresh insight into the labor market. Oil prices rose […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 26
Friday U.S. stock futures steadied after signs of fatigue in an AI-driven rally led to two days of stock declines. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks about the central bank’s “challenging situation” have dampened investor sentiment and reduced expectations for aggressive monetary easing. The cryptocurrency market faced significant selling pressure with over $1.7 billion in […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 19
Friday US markets achieved new records following the Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate cut, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq reaching all-time highs. Intel surged over 22% after Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment partnership. The Bank of Japan held rates steady but announced plans to sell ETF holdings, sparking rate increase speculation. […]
