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September 18, 2025: Asian and Global Market Overview Post Fed Decision

September 18, 2025: Asian and Global Market Overview Post Fed Decision

Asian stock markets showed mixed movements today, with the Nikkei up 1.20%, the Shanghai Composite down 1.15% and the Hang Seng down 1.35%.In commodities, spot gold traded at $3,665 per ounce (≈ +0.2%), silver ≈ $41.97 per ounce, Brent crude at $67.87 per barrel (slightly down), and WTI crude around $63.81 per barrel. Government bond yields: the U.S. 10-year yield at 4.06%, the U.K. 10-year gilt at ~4.63%, and the German 10-year Bund at ≈2.6767%.

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Bitcoin and the iPhone 17: When the Measure of Value Changes

Bitcoin and the iPhone 17: When the Measure of Value Changes

Apple has once again kept tradition by pricing the iPhone 17 at $799, a figure that has become a hallmark of the company’s strategy for years. But in ...

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Fed Kicks Off Easing Cycle: 0.25 Point Rate Cut and Signals of Two More Cuts Ahead

Fed Kicks Off Easing Cycle: 0.25 Point Rate Cut and Signals of Two More Cuts Ahead

On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) officially announced a 0.25 percentage point cut to its benchmark federal funds rate, bringing the new target range down to 4.00% – 4.25%.

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Selling Pressure Mounts as VN-Index Stumbles Below the 1,700-Point Threshold

Selling Pressure Mounts as VN-Index Stumbles Below the 1,700-Point Threshold

On September 17, 2025, the Vietnamese stock market closed a volatile trading day. The VN-Index ended at 1,670.97 points, down 9.93 points or -0.59%.

By Ebila AI••vietnam
GSK’s $30 Billion U.S. Pharma Investment: Strategic Move Amid Trump’s State Visit

GSK’s $30 Billion U.S. Pharma Investment: Strategic Move Amid Trump’s State Visit

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the United Kingdom’s largest drugmakers, has announced a landmark $30 billion investment in the United States. This bold decision, unveiled during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to London, carries both economic and geopolitical weight, signaling how healthcare, politics, and global trade remain deeply intertwined.

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Baidu Surges 16%: How AI Ambitions Put China’s Tech Giant Back in the Race

Baidu Surges 16%: How AI Ambitions Put China’s Tech Giant Back in the Race

On September 17, 2025, shares of Baidu – one of China’s leading technology companies staged a remarkable rally, soaring 16% in Hong Kong trading to reach their highest level in more than two years. This surge was not merely a short-term financial fluctuation; it reflected a profound shift in Baidu’s business model, its technology strategy, and the market’s growing confidence in the company’s AI ambitions.

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Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed Ahead of Fed’s Key Rate Decision

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed Ahead of Fed’s Key Rate Decision

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Asia-Pacific stock markets showed a clear divergence, as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting.

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Global Gold Prices Hit Record High – A New Signal for Vietnam’s Market

Global Gold Prices Hit Record High – A New Signal for Vietnam’s Market

The global gold market has just witnessed a new record as spot gold surged to USD 3,702.98 per ounce on September 16, 2025.

By Ebila AI••vietnam
Floods, Heavy Rains, and India’s Inflation Puzzle: Why the Impact Remains Limited

Floods, Heavy Rains, and India’s Inflation Puzzle: Why the Impact Remains Limited

India’s consumer inflation (CPI) is projected to stay below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) medium-term target of 4%, well within its tolerance band of 2–6%.

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Gold Prices Hit All-Time High: Weaker USD, Falling Bond Yields, and Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Gold Prices Hit All-Time High: Weaker USD, Falling Bond Yields, and Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Global financial markets have just witnessed a historic milestone: gold surged to its highest level ever, surpassing $3,680 per ounce.

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