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The yen weakens after Sanae Takaichi wins the prime ministership after a period of political controversy.
Foreign currency
image 21 October، 2025

The Japanese yen recorded declines of more than 100 points against the US dollar after the Japanese parliament elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female prime minister. She won 237 votes out of the 465 seats in the lower house of parliament. This comes after weeks of political controversy in Japan after the partner Komeito party...

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Gold resumes its rise above $4,300 per ounce
metals
image 20 October، 2025

Gold is trading higher in mid-European trading today, Monday, October 20, the opening session of the week, after recording losses of more than 1.7% at the end of last week's trading, coinciding with a wave of profit-taking. This marked the largest daily loss since May, following successive record levels reached by the yellow metal after testing $4,375 per ounce. The...

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China’s economy grows 4.8% in third quarter
Foreign currency
image 20 October، 2025

Gross domestic product in China, the world's second-largest economy, grew by 4.8% year-on-year in the third quarter of this year, ending in September, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday morning, October 20. This compares to a 5.2% growth in the second quarter, exceeding market expectations of 4.7%. The Chinese economy remains on track to...

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UK economy grows 0.1% in August
Foreign currency
image 16 October، 2025

Preliminary estimates from the UK Office for National Statistics showed that UK gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.1% in August, compared to a revised 0.1% contraction in July. This reading was revised from a flat 0.0%, matching market expectations. This reading indicates that the UK economy is expected to grow by 0.3% in the three months ending in August,...

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Gold hits new high above $4,200 per ounce
metals
image 15 October، 2025

Gold is trading at a gain of more than 1% in mid-European trading, one hour before the opening of the US markets on Wednesday, October 15, recording a new record high of $4,210 per ounce. This is supported by rising expectations of a US interest rate cut and increased demand for safe havens amid declining risk appetite in the markets...

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China’s inflation falls 0.3% in September
Foreign currency
image 15 October، 2025

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China showed early Wednesday, October 15, that the annual consumer price index (CPI), which measures inflation, fell to -0.3% in September, following a 0.4% decline in August. Expectations were for a -0.2% decline, marking the second consecutive monthly contraction. Food prices fell to a 20-month low of 4.4%, compared to a 4.3%...

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Crude oil prices fall to five-month low, IEA raises surplus forecast
Oil markets
image 14 October، 2025

Crude oil prices fell more than 2% in mid-European trading today, Tuesday, October 14, to their lowest levels in five months, following the International Energy Agency's report issued this morning and the escalation of trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. US crude (NYMEX) fell by approximately 2.27%, trading at $58.14 per barrel, its lowest level since May 8, while Brent...

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ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Falls Below Expectations in October
Foreign currency
image 14 October، 2025

The ZEW Business Sentiment Index in Germany rose slightly in October, adding two points to 39.3, compared to 37.3 in September. Expectations were for a rise of 41.2. The September reading came despite a continued deterioration in the assessment of the current economic situation in Germany, which fell to -80 from -76.4 in September. Experts are hopeful for an improvement...

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Asian markets decline, Nikkei records worst performance since April
Market Indicators
image 14 October، 2025

Asian markets closed sharply lower at the end of trading on Tuesday, October 14, the opening session of Japanese markets after Monday's Sports Day holiday. The Nikkei index recorded its worst performance since April. Chinese indices also declined, with most falling by more than 1%, as market fears increased and risk appetite declined after the tariff issue between China and...

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Cryptocurrencies Rise as Market Cap Exceeds $4 Trillion
Digital currencies
image 13 October، 2025

Cryptocurrencies are trading higher in mid-trading on Monday, October 13, following a sharp sell-off in cryptocurrency markets at the end of last week's trading. Most currencies fell by more than 10% following US President Donald Trump's announcement of additional tariffs on China, heightening uncertainty in the markets. Markets recovered early this week and largely recouped these losses, coinciding with a...

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