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48 Critical Hours: Macron’s Choice of Prime Minister and the Fate of France’s Economy
Only 48 hours remain for French President Emmanuel Macron to select a new prime minister a decision that is not merely political theater but one that could shape the trajectory of France’s economy and ripple across the entire eurozone. With no outright majority in the National Assembly, a tightening budget backdrop, and public trust under strain, this choice will determine whether Macron restores stability or pushes French politics deeper into crisis.
The Fed at a Crossroads: Will There Be Two More Rate Cuts in 2025?
The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September 2025 meeting have quickly become the center of attention across global financial markets. After maintaining a tight monetary stance for over a year, the Fed has finally pivoted cutting rates by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds target range down to 4.00–4.25%.
Gold Surpasses $4,000 an Ounce — A Historic Milestone and What Investors Should Know
On October 8 2025 (Asia time), the precious-metals market witnessed history: spot gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time ever. Reuters reported that spot gold rose about 0.9% to around $4,017/oz, while December futures had already broken the $4,000 barrier a day earlier and continued climbing during the October 8 session.
Vietnam Officially Upgraded: A Historic Leap Toward Global Capital Flows
On October 8, 2025, global index provider FTSE Russell officially announced that Vietnam has been upgraded from a Frontier Market to a Secondary Emerging Market — a landmark achievement that investors worldwide have awaited for over seven years.
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Vietnam’s Stock Market Before the “G Hour”: FTSE Russell Decision Looms — A Historic Opportunity Ahead
According to the schedule, FTSE Russell is set to announce its semi-annual market classification review after the U.S. market closes on October 7, 2025 (morning of October 8, Vietnam time). All eyes are on whether Vietnam will be upgraded from “Frontier Market” to “Secondary Emerging Market”, after several years on the Watch List.
VN-Index Surges Nearly 50 Points: A Breakout Fueled by Domestic Optimism and Upgrade Expectations
The Vietnamese stock market kicked off the week with remarkable momentum. On October 6 2025, the VN-Index jumped 49.68 points (+3.02%), closing at 1,695.50 points its strongest one-day gain in weeks.
Big Tech Pauses Data Center Investments in India: When Trade Turbulence Hits the Digital Infrastructure Boom
Behind this move lies a deeper story: the undercurrent of a quiet trade conflict between Washington and New Delhi, where data once a mere digital commodity has now become a strategic weapon in the global technology race. From Hypergrowth to a Sudden Stall