The Fed delivered a 25 bps rate cut and halted quantitative tightening to support liquidity and economic stability.

Japan’s inflation rate edged higher in September this year, climbing to 2.9% from 2.7% in August, a reversal from its ten-month low.

Trump’s assertive push in Latin America is straining U.S. alliances, deepening regional dependence on China, and testing Washington’s long-term influence.

France has suffered a surprise blow to its financial credibility after S&P Global Ratings downgraded the nation’s sovereign credit rating from AA- to A+, citing rising political uncertainty and concerns over fiscal discipline. The move, announced unexpectedly late Thursday, caught investors off guard, as S&P typically schedules rating reviews in advance.

Financial markets and energy traders are monitoring the diplomatic maneuver closely.

The silver market has long been one of the most volatile in global finance, where speculation, leverage, and physical supply converge. Unlike gold, silver’s dual role as both a precious and industrial metal makes it more prone to sharp price swings driven by speculative activity and margin stress.

Global trade tensions have entered a new phase, hitting the shipping sector and raising fears of another supply-chain crisis similar to the pandemic era. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats on Chinese goods prompted swift retaliation from Beijing, disrupting maritime routes and driving freight costs higher across key commodities.

Equity markets have entered a phase where rallies seem to be fueled more by cautious investors scrambling to adjust positions than by genuine optimism.