The AUD advanced amid surging inflation expectations and a weakening USD.

GBP/USD drops to a two-week low due to a stronger USD and budget concerns. EUR/USD falls to a 6-week low as French political issues remain.

Optimism in Germany took a hit over the summer as political developments and decisions undermined the full positive impact of the fiscal stimulus announced in the spring.

Silver gained over 3% on Wednesday, nearing the $50 per ounce mark, an all-time high, as the protracted US government shutdown amid heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty spurred demand for safe-haven assets.

Minsky Moment is the sudden collapse of the market following a long period of unsustainable speculative activity involving high debt amounts taken by investors.

The excesses of the 2000s subprime housing bubble financial crisis forced a fundamental reset in US homebuilding.

The Australian Dollar has been falling in the past hour after forming and rejecting the upper trend line of a multi-day bearish price channel.

The U.S. dollar has experienced a significant decline of over 10% since the start of the year.

EUR/JPY reached 177.94, an all-time high on Thursday.

The price of Solana has rebounded as optimism sweeps through the crypto market.

The Pound edges lower on Thursday after failing to consolidate above 205.00.

Bitcoin price held steady above the important support level at $120,000, down from the year-to-date high of 126,260.

Much emphasis has been placed on developing accurate and robust financial models, whether for pricing, trading, or risk management.

Indian share markets are trading higher today, with the Sensex trading 194 points higher, and the Nifty is trading 49 points higher.

In the absence of US data, FX markets have largely focused on French and Japanese politics, plus surprise rate cuts in New Zealand and Poland.

​​​​​​​Oil remains steady after breaking through the recent resistance at 62.00.

In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the metal markets and the broader economic landscape as of October 8, 2025.

The Trump trade has taken on a literal connotation, with the White House recently investing in several mining and technology companies that have publicly traded stocks. 

PEP is on the reporting docket this week, with its results expected to come this Thursday before the market’s open. Let’s take a closer look at what to expect.  

For 2025 Q3, total S&P 500 index earnings are expected to be up +5.5% from the same period last year on +6.2% higher revenues.