Monthly Archives: October 2025
41654156156Euro Slides as France Downgrade Deepens Political and Fiscal Worries

Written on October 21, 2025 at 6:09 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *France Downgraded: S&P Global cut France’s sovereign rating to AA- from A+, citing rising fiscal risks and government instability. *Euro Under Pressure: The downgrade triggered renewed selling in the euro, as investors reassessed the region’s credit outlook and political cohesion. *ECB Commentary: Bundesbank’s Nagel signals a “wait-and-see” stance on interest rates, while SchnabelContinue Reading
Oil Caught Between Weak Demand and Tight Supply

Written on October 21, 2025 at 5:59 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Oil prices held near recent lows as weak U.S. growth prospects and political gridlock clouded demand outlooks. *Easing Middle East tensions and expectations of an OPEC+ output hike further weighed on sentiment. *Low distillate inventories offer limited support, but the near-term bias remains tilted to the downside. Market Summary: Crude oil markets remainContinue Reading
Dollar Weakens as Fed Tilt Deepens; Gold Shines on Policy Shift

Written on October 21, 2025 at 5:56 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The U.S. Dollar extended losses as dovish Fed rhetoric and cooling data reinforced expectations for multiple rate cuts ahead. *With policy uncertainty deepening and real yields slipping, the bias remains tilted in gold’s favor while the dollar stays under pressure. Market Summary: The U.S. Dollar extended its decline this week as investors digestedContinue Reading