Gold price today trades near $4,280 an ounce after strong US PMI data lifts Treasury yields and the dollar. Explore the Fed outlook and key market drivers.
McDonald’s shares fell 4.8% after its NEXT investor day. See its 2030 margin target, $8.5 billion franchisee support plan and the U.S. traffic questions ahead.
US Treasury yields surged after a strong September PMI reading raised expectations of another Fed rate hike. The Nasdaq fell more than 1% as stocks declined.
Brent holds above $101 after a sharp rally as Iran tensions, Hormuz restrictions and record tanker costs revive global oil supply fears.
US composite PMI jumps to a five-year high of 58.4, lifting October Fed rate-hike odds to 73% and pushing Treasury yields above 5%.
USD/JPY trades near 158 as surging US Treasury yields support the dollar, while Japan’s intervention risk rises as the pair approaches 160.
Alphabet shares fell about 3.8% as cheaper AI models, Meta’s Muse assistant and rising Treasury yields put its Gemini strategy and 2026 spending under scrutiny.
Bitcoin falls toward $84,000 as the 10-year Treasury yield tops 5.1%, interrupting an eight-month-high rally despite strong spot ETF inflows.
EUR/USD slips below 1.1450 as the Fed's rate outlook and weaker eurozone consumer confidence pressure the euro. Explore the Fed and ECB policy drivers.
Micron stock surged 5% to $1,096.16 ahead of fiscal Q4 earnings as AI memory demand and tight supply boosted sentiment, despite valuation and CXMT risks.
The Nasdaq Composite hits a second straight record at 27,244 as Micron, Sandisk and renewed AI optimism extend the technology stock rally.
China imported more than 1,000 tonnes of gold in eight months as investment demand, PBoC buying and diversification from US debt accelerated.
Copper hits a record $6.83 per pound as AI data-center demand, falling mine supply and US tariff-driven stockpiling tighten the global market.
US gasoline averaged $4.475 per gallon on September 22 while diesel hit a record $6.528. See why lower crude oil has yet to bring broad relief at the pump.
GBP/USD remains under pressure as a Fed rate hike contrasts with a BoE hold and UK August borrowing exceeds forecasts. See what could move sterling next.
WTI crude briefly fell below $90 a barrel as oil extended its decline. Explore the implications for inflation, equities and the Federal Reserve.
Alibaba stock rose after the Zhenwu V900 launch as investors assessed its Nvidia challenge and upcoming Trump-Xi talks on AI chip controls.
Intel stock jumped 12.14% to $121.78 as AI chip shares rallied, SK Hynix Ohio fab talks drew attention and Tigress lifted its target to $145.
Gold price today moved above $4,350 as softer oil prices eased inflation concerns, while Fed policy, the dollar and geopolitical risks remained in focus.
Bitcoin hit an eight-month high above $86,000 as ETF inflows, Strategy purchases and a major short squeeze fueled the latest BTC rally.
