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U.S. Inflation Cools Slightly — Market Optimism Builds, But Risks Remain
The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.0% year-on-year in September, slightly below the forecast of 3.1%. On a monthly basis, CPI climbed 0.3%, compared to an expected 0.4% increase.
When the Inflation Pot Cools Down: America Breathes Easier as the Fed Prepares to Cut Rates
After months of inflation “burning through wallets,” the U.S. finally has a reason to exhale prices rose less than expected. The September CPI report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday, showed that inflation is easing, offering a glimmer of hope that the Federal Reserve may soon begin cutting interest rates at its upcoming meeting.
After 9 weeks of impressive gains, gold is entering a true “test of faith” for investors.
After a fairly positive rebound on Thursday, gold turned slightly lower during the Asian trading session on Friday. With the current price action, the precious metal is heading toward its first weekly decline after nine consecutive weeks of gains, as investors take profits at record-high levels and await key U.S. inflation data to be released later today.
KOSPI HITS RECORD HIGH AS TRUMP–XI MEETING IGNITES ASIA MARKET RALLY
Asian stocks surged on Friday as news broke that U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping are set to meet next week. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 2% to an all-time high, reflecting renewed investor confidence across the region.
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CRUDE OIL “AWAKENS” – IS A NEW BULL CYCLE BEGINNING?
Oil prices continued to rise on Wednesday, marking their second consecutive session of gains with an increase of nearly 2%. The rally was fueled by optimism over progress in trade negotiations among the U.S., China, and India, as well as Washington’s newly announced sanctions targeting two of Russia’s oil giants in connection with the war in Ukraine.
Bank of Korea Holds Rates at 2.5% as Tighter Property Rules Take Effect
On October 23, 2025, the Bank of Korea (BOK) decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.50%, signaling a cautious stance amid fragile growth and mounting financial stability concerns. According to Reuters, while the economy remains sluggish—with exports under pressure and consumption softening the central bank is constrained by rising financial stability risks, particularly in the Seoul property market.
AFTER THE HISTORIC PLUNGE, HOW MUCH FURTHER COULD GOLD FALL?
Gold has just experienced the sharpest plunge in its history, tumbling $380 per ounce equivalent to 8.67% in only 32 hours, from the peak of $4,381 down to nearly $4,000 per ounce. This marks the largest two-day decline ever recorded in the era of modern gold trading. The key question for investors now is: Has gold finally found its bottom or is there still room for a deeper fall?