Monthly Archives: September 2025
After reaching a record, the S&P 500 stabilised while the Russell 2000 experienced substantial gains

Written on September 18, 2025 at 8:18 pm, by
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow hit record highs; Russell 2000 up 2.4%, Toronto TSX gains 0.5%.
August inflation data from Japan indicates continued rates above the Bank of Japan’s target, awaiting decisions

Written on September 18, 2025 at 8:18 pm, by
Bank of Japan expected to hold rates steady despite Tokyo inflation exceeding 2% target in August.
Trump remarked on Fox News that the UK seeks changes to the trade agreement with the US

Written on September 18, 2025 at 7:48 pm, by
Trump noted UK wants trade deal “adjustments” and expressed indifference to sanctions when discussing Russia.
The USD/JPY pair rebounded today, supported by a resilient US economy and dollar strength

Written on September 18, 2025 at 7:18 pm, by
USD/JPY rebounds within range as Fed signals caution; strong US data may push dollar toward 151.00.
Caterpillar’s share rise indicates economic growth, influenced by global investments and US infrastructure spending

Written on September 18, 2025 at 6:48 pm, by
Caterpillar’s rising shares reflect global growth, strong China sales, and U.S. infrastructure investment boosting demand.
The US auctioned 10-year TIPS at 1.734%, showing a larger tail and lighter bid-to-cover ratio

Written on September 18, 2025 at 5:18 pm, by
U.S. reopens nearly 10-year TIPS, yields 1.734% plus inflation; auction shows weaker demand and big tail.
David Kostin, formerly of Goldman Sachs, retires after a decade of bearish predictions on equities

Written on September 18, 2025 at 4:48 pm, by
David Kostin retires; Ben Snider replaces him as Goldman Sachs’ Chief US Equity Strategist amid market shifts.
The US 30-year fixed mortgage rate has decreased to the lowest level since October 2024

Written on September 18, 2025 at 4:18 pm, by
US 30-year fixed mortgage rate drops to 6.26%, the lowest level since October 2024.
A report indicates the EU may expedite the phase-out of Russian LNG imports due to Trump’s influence
Written on September 18, 2025 at 3:48 pm, by
EU considers earlier Russian LNG ban, tightening sanctions to pressure Moscow; US LNG producers may benefit.
Trump suggests that a decrease in crude prices may pressure Putin to cease hostilities
Written on September 18, 2025 at 3:19 pm, by
Trump urges Europe and India to stop Russian oil purchases, aiming to pressure Putin amid declining prices.