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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

FTSE 100 Roars into November: Oil Windfall, Gold Surge & Rate Cut Hopes Drive Rally

The FTSE 100 opened up 0.2% at 9,738 on November 3, holding near record highs as oil and gold prices surged. BP gained after a $1.5 billion U.S. pipeline sale, while Vodafone fell up to 3% on a UBS downgrade. UK bank shares hit their highest since 2008. Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7, its best in a year, ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision this week.
3 November 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates Amid Data “Fog” – Stocks Hit Record Highs as More Easing Likely

Fed Cuts Rates Again but Powell Drops a Bombshell – Markets React to Fed’s November Moves

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 points to 3.75%–4.00% on Oct. 29 and will halt bond runoff from Dec. 1. Chair Jerome Powell warned another cut in December is uncertain, citing mixed views among officials. Stocks erased early gains after Powell’s remarks, but major indexes still posted weekly advances, with the S&P 500 closing at 6,840.20 on Oct. 31.
3 November 2025
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Citi Stuns Markets by Slashing Loan Rate – See What’s Next for Borrowers & Stocks

Citi Stuns Markets by Slashing Loan Rate – See What’s Next for Borrowers & Stocks

Citibank lowered its base lending rate to 7.00% from 7.25%, effective October 30, after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00% on October 29. Citigroup shares fell 2.2% to $99 following the news, despite a strong year-to-date rally. Indian banks also trimmed lending rates in October, while the Reserve Bank of India kept its repo rate steady at 5.50%.
30 October 2025
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KeyCorp Slashes Prime Lending Rate to 7.00% – Here’s What Borrowers & Investors Need to Know

KeyCorp Slashes Prime Lending Rate to 7.00% – Here’s What Borrowers & Investors Need to Know

KeyCorp said Oct. 29 it will cut its prime lending rate to 7.00% from 7.25%, effective Oct. 30, following the Federal Reserve’s second rate cut of 2025. Webster Bank matched the move. KeyCorp, a Cleveland-based regional bank with $187 billion in assets, trades near $17.40. Analyst price targets for KEY range from $19 to $24, with recent target hikes from UBS and Morgan Stanley.
29 October 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates Amid Data “Fog” – Stocks Hit Record Highs as More Easing Likely

Fed Cuts Rates Amid Data “Fog” – Stocks Hit Record Highs as More Easing Likely

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.25% on October 29, setting the target range at 3.75–4.00%, its second reduction this year. The move came despite missing economic data due to a prolonged government shutdown. U.S. stocks hit record highs ahead of the decision. Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned of a softer labor market and rising risks to employment.
29 October 2025
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Bank of Canada Cuts Key Rate to 2.25% – Is This the End of Rate Cuts?

Bank of Canada Cuts Key Rate to 2.25% – Is This the End of Rate Cuts?

The Bank of Canada cut its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on Oct. 29, its second consecutive cut. Governor Tiff Macklem signaled no further cuts are planned for now, citing sticky core inflation near 3% and sluggish growth forecasts. The Canadian dollar firmed to about C$1.3915 per USD and major bank stocks rose after the announcement. Markets had widely expected the move.
29 October 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Soar — But U.S. Mortgage Rates Refuse to Budge

Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Soar — But U.S. Mortgage Rates Refuse to Budge

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00% on Oct. 29, citing slowing job growth and 3% inflation. U.S. stocks hit record highs, with the S&P 500 closing near 6,891 and the Nasdaq at 23,827. Mortgage rates dipped to 6.19%, their lowest since late 2024, but housing sales remain near 30-year lows. Long-term Treasury yields hover near 4%, with further Fed cuts expected this year.
29 October 2025
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Bitcoin Slides as Fed Meets – 98% of Traders Bet on Rate Cut Fueling Crypto Rally

Bitcoin Slides as Fed Meets – 98% of Traders Bet on Rate Cut Fueling Crypto Rally

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% at its Oct. 29 meeting, with futures pricing in a near-certain move. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices slipped ahead of the decision, with Bitcoin trading near $114,850 and Ether down about 2.6%. Major brokerages anticipate another rate cut in December. Investors are watching for signals on future Fed policy and liquidity measures.
29 October 2025
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Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point at its Oct. 28–29 meeting, with futures markets pricing in a 95% chance. U.S. stocks hit record highs Monday, the S&P 500 closing above 6,800 and the Nasdaq at 23,637, driven by tech gains. September CPI rose 3% year-on-year, below forecasts, while labor market data show signs of weakening. Ten-year Treasury yields hovered near 4.0%.
28 October 2025
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Shocking Rate Decision in Indonesia Sparks Market Jitters and Forecast Frenzy

Shocking Rate Decision in Indonesia Sparks Market Jitters and Forecast Frenzy

Indonesia’s central bank unexpectedly kept its benchmark rate at 4.75% in October, defying forecasts for a cut. Jakarta’s main stock index fell 1% and major bank shares dropped after the decision, while the rupiah strengthened slightly. Governor Perry Warjiyo cited low inflation and currency stability as reasons for the pause. Twenty-one out of 28 economists in a Reuters poll had predicted a rate cut.
22 October 2025
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US 10-Year Treasury Yield Skyrockets to 17-Year High – Markets and Mortgage Rates on Edge

US 10-Year Treasury Yield Skyrockets to 17-Year High – Markets and Mortgage Rates on Edge

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield jumped to 4.01% on Oct. 17, 2025, its highest in nearly 17 years, after briefly spiking to 4.85% on hot inflation data. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.23%. Wall Street closed higher, but volatility increased and gold prices fell. Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled a possible end to balance-sheet runoff but stressed caution as inflation persists.
20 October 2025
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Bond Bombshell: Powell’s Dovish Tone Sends Treasury Yields Plunging – 2-Year Notes at 2022 Lows

Bond Bombshell: Powell’s Dovish Tone Sends Treasury Yields Plunging – 2-Year Notes at 2022 Lows

U.S. bond yields dropped sharply after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled more rate cuts and an end to quantitative tightening, with the 2-year Treasury nearing 3.47%. Gold surged to record highs above $4,100/oz as investors sought safety. Equity markets were mixed, while oil prices fell on demand concerns. Renewed U.S.-China trade tensions rattled global markets and pushed yields lower.
15 October 2025
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Powell’s High-Stakes Speech Spurs Markets – Fed Signals More Rate Cuts in 2025

Powell’s High-Stakes Speech Spurs Markets – Fed Signals More Rate Cuts in 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled likely two more interest rate cuts this year, citing rising risks to jobs despite inflation above target. Policymakers remain split, with some urging caution over persistent inflation and others prioritizing labor market support. U.S. and European stocks dipped ahead of Powell’s remarks, while Japan’s Nikkei fell sharply amid trade and political concerns.
14 October 2025
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Massive Moves: Record Deals, FDA Wins & Crypto Mania Propel Top Stock Gainers (Sep 29, 2025)

Record Rally Stalls as Fed Cut Bets Soar and Earnings Loom

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hit record highs this week before retreating Thursday; U.S. stock futures edged up 0.1% early Friday. Fed funds futures now price in a 95% chance of a rate cut in October. Some economic data releases are delayed by the ongoing federal shutdown. Major banks and tech firms begin reporting Q3 earnings next week.
10 October 2025
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Asian Markets Routed by Tariff Shock and Rate Jitters – Weekly Wrap-Up

Asian Markets Routed by Tariff Shock and Rate Jitters – Weekly Wrap-Up

Asian stock markets fell sharply Friday after the U.S. announced new tariffs and hopes for interest rate cuts faded. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 0.87%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 1.4%, and South Korea’s Kospi plunged 2.45%. Technology and pharma shares led declines, with Xiaomi tumbling 8.1%. Foreign investors exited Korea and India, sending the won to a four-month low and wiping $185 billion from Indian markets.
27 September 2025
Tariff Shocks & Rate Jitters Ignite Wild 48 Hours in European Markets

Tariff Shocks & Rate Jitters Ignite Wild 48 Hours in European Markets

European stocks hit three-week lows Thursday, then rebounded Friday as the STOXX 600 fell 0.7% before rising 0.3%. U.S. President Trump’s new tariffs on drugs and trucks triggered a 2% drop in major pharma and truck stocks. The Bank of England warned on persistent UK inflation, while the ECB and Swiss National Bank held rates steady. Germany’s consumer confidence improved; Spain’s GDP beat forecasts.
26 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • MRG Metals (MRQ.AX) Shares Jump 33% on ASX, 12-Month Target at A$0.0057
    March 20, 2026, 12:09 AM EDT. MRG Metals Ltd (MRQ.AX) surged 33.33% to A$0.004 on 20 Mar 2026 on the Australian Securities Exchange, driven by renewed investor interest in its Mozambique heavy mineral sands projects. The stock traded 1.4 million shares, below its 50-day average volume but above recent levels, reflecting thin liquidity in this microcap with a market cap of about A$11.8 million. Meyka AI gives MRQ.AX a hold rating with a 12-month price target of A$0.0057, suggesting 42% upside potential. Technical signals remain mixed with no strong trend. Key risks include low trading volume, large share count, and exposure to commodity cycles. Traders should watch for drilling updates and project progress as potential catalysts moving forward.
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