Prior month -5.00 Dallas Fed manufacturing business index for November -10.4 Details Of the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey — November Summary Factory activity accelerated sharply; production index +15 to 20.5 (strong pickup). New orders turned positive: 4.8 vs. -1.7 prior. Capacity utilization jumped +21 to 19.4. Shipments rose +9 to 15.1 (faster growth). Labor Market […]
Dollar is trading on the back foot today as markets add to bets on a December Fed rate cut, extending the repricing that began late last week. The shift was triggered by New York Fed President John Williams, who surprised markets last Friday by saying he sees room for a further “near-term adjustment,” reversing the
The Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) is the first fund designed to provide equal-weight exposure to the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants—Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. Launched in 2025, the ETF offers investors a focused way to capture the performance of these market-leading innovators that dominate the S&P 500 and drive much of its
Market Insights Podcast (24/11/2025): As we start week 48, join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart as they discuss the end-of-week rally in US equities, the upcoming UK budget on Wednesday, ever-changing expectations of the FOMC meeting in December, as well as the latest on the FX markets, including JPY
Bitcoin trades below resistance The recent decline in the Bitcoin price is taking place despite mining in China quietly making a comeback, regardless of the country’s 2021 ban on both crypto trading and mining. Data from the Hashrate Index show that as of October 2025, China has regained approximately 14 % of global Bitcoin mining share
German business confidence weakened in November as companies turned more pessimistic about outlook despite unprecedented fiscal policy U-turn, results of a closely watched survey by the ifo institute showed on Monday. The business climate index fell to 88.1 in November from 88.4 in October. The reading was expected to rise to 88.6. Companies assessed their
UK stocks rebound from recent volatility The FTSE 100 extended its winning streak for a third consecutive session, building on last week’s recovery from heightened market turbulence. Banking stocks provided significant support, benefiting from expectations of prolonged higher interest rates and improved sentiment around the sector’s profitability outlook. Mining stocks also rallied strongly, with copper producers
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Gold price analysis suggests a consolidation near $4,050 amid dollar strength and geopolitics. Markets await delayed US data releases as the Fed remains uncertain on rate cut policy. Technically, the price stays within trendlines, awaiting a catalyst for a breakout. Gold price extended its downside on Monday, marking a pullback over the past three sessions
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Asian trading has been subdued with Japan on holiday. Yen’s sharp rebound at the end of last week has failed to extend, with the currency losing energy amid a lack of fresh catalysts. The pause reflects an uneasy balance. While some investors expect further corrective strength, broader policy expectations continue to lean against the Yen.
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The EUR/JPY cross gains traction near 180.40 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) softens against the Euro (EUR) amid fiscal concerns and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike uncertainty. Nonetheless, intervention fears might cap the downside for the JPY. Japan’s Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for November will be
Fed signals spark hopes for December rate cut as markets rebound United States (US) stocks rebounded on Friday, supported by renewed hopes for a rate cut in December following dovish comments from New York Federal Reserve (Fed) President John Williams. Despite the rebound, the Nasdaq 100 logged its third consecutive week of declines, falling 3.07%, while
Early signals from Japan’s 2026 wage talks point to another solid round of pay increases, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates soon. Info via Reuters. In brief: Labour unions, including Rengo, representing seven million workers, plan to seek wage gains of 5% or more, matching the demands that produced the
The inflation rate in Lebanon saw a notable increase, reaching 16.4% in October 2025, compared to 15.1% the month prior. This rise marks the highest inflation rate recorded since December 2024, primarily driven by substantial price surges in key sectors. Education experienced a significant hike, with prices rising from 30.6% in September to 76.8%. Additionally,
A majority of members on the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) Monetary Policy Shadow Board are urging the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to deliver another 25-basis-point cut at its November Monetary Policy Statement, taking the Official Cash Rate to Shadow Board members said the New Zealand economy is beginning to recover from
