Oil Prices Slip in Asia as 2026 Supply Glut Fears and Russia-Ukraine Talks Weigh on Markets 
U.S. Dollar Steadies Near October Lows as Rate Cut Expectations Keep Markets on Edge 
RBA Unlikely to Cut Interest Rates in 2026 as Inflation Pressures Persist, Says Westpac 
South Korea Warns Weak Won Could Push Inflation Higher in 2025 
Canada Signals Delay in US Tariff Deal as Talks Shift to USMCA Review 
Singapore Growth Outlook Brightens for 2025 as Economists Flag AI and Geopolitical Risks 
Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Tech Recovers, U.S. Economic Uncertainty Caps Gains 
Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets 
Gold and Silver Surge as Safe Haven Demand Rises on U.S. Economic Uncertainty 
Bank of Japan Poised for Historic Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Persist 
Wall Street Futures Slip as Tech Stocks Struggle Ahead of Key US Economic Data 
Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Data 
U.S. Dollar Slips Near Two-Month Low as Markets Await Key Jobs Data and Central Bank Decisions 
Bank of Korea Downplays Liquidity’s Role in Weak Won and Housing Price Surge 
Japan PMI Data Signals Manufacturing Stabilization as Services Continue to Drive Growth 
BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited 
New Zealand Budget Outlook Shows Prolonged Deficits Despite Economic Recovery Hopes 
U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Fed Signals
U.S. stock index futures remained mostly flat in evening trading on Tuesday as investors await key signals from the Federal Reserve regarding future interest rate decisions. The market is also anticipating crucial inflation data scheduled for release later this week, contributing to cautious sentiment.
Tech Stocks Drive Gains Amid Investor Uncertainty
Tech stocks led gains during a positive session on Wall Street, although other sectors underperformed. Nvidia saw a 4% rally, which helped lift the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite by 1.4% to 18,182.34 points. The S&P 500 rose 1% to 5,751.13 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3%, closing at 42,080.37 points.
Fed Minutes and Inflation Data in Focus
Investors are focused on the Federal Reserve’s next moves on interest rates, particularly with the release of the September meeting minutes on Wednesday. Traders are pricing an 81.1% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike in November, though uncertainty remains. Future rate decisions will likely hinge on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data due Thursday and ongoing labor market trends.
Earnings Season Kicks Off
Attention is also on the start of the third-quarter earnings season, with major banks set to report results on Friday. Investors are watching closely to see whether corporate profits have been affected by high interest rates and persistent inflation pressures.
Stay tuned for more updates as the market reacts to key economic indicators this week.
