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The global silver market has recently witnessed a dramatic selloff, with prices plummeting by over 10% from their multi-year highs in mid-October 2025. This sharp correction, which saw silver (COMEX: SI=F) tumble from above $54 per ounce to around $48.96, has sent ripples through the precious metals sector,
The Federal Reserve's crucial insights into the U.S. labor market have been significantly curtailed following a recent decision by Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP) to cease sharing its private payroll data. This abrupt halt, which reportedly occurred after August 2025, removes a vital "key payroll tracker" that the Fed
RBC Capital initiates coverage on Deere & Company with an Outperform rating and $542 price target, citing tech-enabled agriculture and strong EPS growth prospects through 2026.
October 22, 2025 – After a period of spectacular gains followed by sharp, albeit healthy, corrections, a growing consensus among financial experts suggests that gold and silver are currently 'under-owned' in investor portfolios. This sentiment, fueled by recent declines, positions the precious metals for a potential rebound as fundamental drivers continue
Washington D.C., October 22, 2025 – Financial markets are buzzing with anticipation as bullish signals for the U.S. dollar gain momentum, all while awaiting the crucial release of a delayed Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. This confluence of events is setting the stage for potentially significant shifts in Federal
A looming or active government shutdown presents a formidable challenge to the Federal Reserve's critical mission of fostering maximum employment and price stability. As federal agencies responsible for vital economic data collection grind to a halt, the Fed finds itself operating in a fog, deprived of the timely and accurate
The glistening ascent of gold and silver, which saw both precious metals reach unprecedented peaks throughout 2025, has been abruptly halted by a steep and sudden selloff. On October 21st and 22nd, 2025, investors witnessed a significant correction, largely driven by aggressive profit-taking after months of relentless rallies and a
Market on Edge as Anticipated Rate Cuts Clash with Persistent Inflation and Economic Uncertainty
The U.S. stock market, particularly the high-flying Nasdaq, finds itself at a critical juncture in October 2025, grappling with the nuanced signals emanating from the Federal Reserve. While the prospect of continued interest rate cuts
WASHINGTON D.C. – In a landmark development set to reshape the American financial landscape, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller announced plans on October 21, 2025, to explore the creation of new "payment accounts," or "skinny master accounts," specifically designed for fintech and cryptocurrency companies. This initiative signals a significant shift
Torex Gold Resources Inc. (TSX: TXG) has officially completed its acquisition of Prime Mining Corp. (TSX: PRYM), significantly expanding its gold and silver footprint in Mexico with the addition of the advanced-stage Los Reyes project in Sinaloa. The strategic move, finalized on October 22, 2025, positions Torex Gold to further
Regional banking company Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 15.2% year on year to $938.2 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.28 per share was 9.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX)
fell 5.3% in the afternoon session after investors grew concerned about a slowdown in the chip industry following a weak forecast from peer company Texas Instruments.
Shares of analog chips maker onsemi (NASDAQ:ON)
fell 5.6% in the afternoon session after a weak forecast from peer Texas Instruments soured sentiment for the entire chip sector, adding to concerns about a sputtering industry recovery. The major analog chip maker gave a lackluster revenue forecast that fell short of estimates. Texas Instruments' CEO stated that “the overall semiconductor market recovery is continuing, though at a slower pace.” This news triggered a broad sell-off, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falling more than 2%. The negative sentiment compounded onsemi's own challenges, as the company had recently reported that its revenues fell 15.4% year-over-year in its last quarter.
Shares of infrastructure construction company MasTec (NYSE:MTZ)
fell 7.2% in the afternoon session after reports indicated the U.S. government was considering new trade restrictions. The report stated that the administration was weighing restrictions on software exports to China, which renewed investor worries about trade. This news sparked a sell-off on Wall Street that hit most large-cap stocks and dragged down major indexes. In a session where volatility resurfaced, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 slipped 1.2% as the negative sentiment spread across the market. Gold and cryptocurrencies also slid, showing broad risk-off sentiment among investors.
MENLO PARK, CA – October 22, 2025 – Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) today announced a substantial restructuring within its Artificial Intelligence (AI) division, eliminating approximately 600 positions. The move, effective immediately, signals a strategic pivot for the tech giant, as it aims to streamline operations and intensely focus on its ambitious "superintelligence" initiatives, specifically within [...]
Terns Pharmaceuticals announces 12-week Phase 2 results for oral obesity drug TERN-601, showing up to 4.6% weight loss but reporting cases of drug-induced liver injury.
Mumbai, India – October 22, 2025 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has achieved a significant milestone, with its gold reserves officially surpassing 880 metric tonnes, reaching 880.18 metric tonnes by the end of September 2025. This historic accumulation, valued at approximately $95 billion at the time and crossing the
Regional banking company Fulton Financial (NASDAQ:FULT) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.3% year on year to $334.6 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.53 per share was 10.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
October 22, 2025 - In a dramatic turn for the precious metals market, both gold and silver recently experienced their steepest single-day declines in years, sparking widespread concern among investors. However, amidst the selloff, a counter-narrative has emerged from Saxo Bank's head of commodity strategy, Ole Hansen, who characterizes these
Amazon said that in fulfillment centers across the U.S., new AI and robotics systems like Blue Jay and Project Eluna are helping its employees to work smarter.
Staking cryptocurrency has become the high-risk version of a dividend play, with 35% of digital-asset investors saying in EY's March 2025 survey that yield generation keeps them in the game.
As American agriculture faces declining commodity prices amidst (tariff induced) rising input costs and heavy debt loads, here comes uncertainty, elevated by the Federal shutdown.
Gold, the perennial safe-haven asset, has experienced a significant price correction, with its recent dramatic fall largely attributed to widespread investor profit-booking. This strategic retreat comes as market participants brace for the release of critical US inflation data and anticipate upcoming Federal Reserve policy decisions, which are poised to dictate
October 22, 2025 – The normally steadfast precious metals market has been gripped by an extraordinary wave of volatility, culminating in a significant price rout for both gold and silver on October 21st and 22nd, 2025. This sharp correction comes on the heels of an unprecedented surge that saw both metals
Columbus, OH – October 22, 2025 – Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, is not merely participating in the artificial intelligence (AI) era; it is unequivocally thriving within it. The company's recent third-quarter 2025 financial results reveal a remarkable surge in performance, underscored
Boston, MA – October 22, 2025 – Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA) stock experienced a significant climb today, surging by as much as 17% and settling with an impressive 10-12% gain by late morning, reaching a new 52-week high. This rapid ascent comes on the heels of the enterprise workflow automation giant reporting stellar
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after new trade tensions and disappointing earnings from major tech companies weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after new trade tensions and disappointing earnings from major tech companies weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
Shares of digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group (NYSE:DBRG) fell 6.1% in the afternoon session after new trade tensions and disappointing earnings from major tech companies weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after new trade tensions and disappointing earnings from major tech companies weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after new trade tensions and disappointing earnings from major tech companies weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after new trade tensions and disappointing earnings from major tech companies weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
Denver, CO – October 22, 2025 – In a move poised to reshape the landscape of enterprise AI, the strategic partnership between Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) has entered a new, more profound phase. This deepened collaboration, announced recently, aims to dismantle long-standing barriers in data management and AI
