After opening the day lower, the benchmark indices continued their downward momentum, ended the session in the red.

Colgate-Palmolive Co. reported slightly higher third-quarter sales on Friday, as increased pricing helped offset a drop in product volumes.

Gold is not immune to market cycles. It’s a volatile asset driven by shifting narratives and capital flows.

The GBP/USD forecast shows the pair stabilized under 1.1350 amid the diverging policy decisions by the Fed and BoE.

Undeniably, Micron Technology has been one of the top beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has demonstrated strong momentum following an October revenue beat and positive analyst sentiment, while approaching its 52-week high amidst mixed fundamental indicators.

Gold demand grew by 3 percent year-on-year in Q3, hitting 1,313 tonnes, the highest quarterly level in history.

The longer the shutdown lasts, the stronger the headwind. Meantime, it’s still reasonable to guesstimate that economic activity grew at a moderate pace in Q3.

Maple Leaf Foods Incorporated, a Canadian company, is a global producer of food products. It specializes in high-quality, sustainable protein products and is a prominent brand in North America.

The USD/JPY pair climbed to a nine-month high on Friday, approaching the key 154.00 level. The yen concluded October with losses of approximately 4%, marking a highly unsuccessful month.

The Pound Sterling strives to gain ground amid growing UK economic concerns.

The S&P 500 remains in a strong uptrend into November 2025, with bullish momentum fueled by Fed rate cut expectations and continued global equity inflows.