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Will the index rise in 2025? Much depends on the Federal Reserve meeting on 10 December, as well as other factors, including geopolitical developments. Interest is also piqued by an upcoming statement from Trump at the White House (today, 22:00 GMT+3), though the topic remains undisclosed.

Gold has stabilised around the $4,000 mark over the last ten days, ending the week at roughly the same level as it started. Attempts by sellers to push the price below $3,900 are meeting with impressive buying interest.

Crypto markets decline further as BTC faces pressure from sell-offs, falling demand, and economic uncertainty, with potential for deeper correction.

The Fed and Bank of Canada expected to lower rates while the ECB and BoJ have opted for a wait-and-see approach this week.

Oil prices could drop 15% by year-end due to rising supply, slowing demand and shrinking risk premiums, with Brent possibly nearing $50.

The escalation of the trade conflict between the US and China brought the American dollar back down.

The economic calendar for the week ending 10 October includes Jerome Powell’s speech, the US Government shutdown, postponed statistical releases, and the publication of the FOMC and ECB meetings minutes. Weak private sector employment data paint a bleak picture and.

AUD rises amid RBA's hawkish stance, while US policy uncertainty and shutdown fears weaken USD, sustaining AUD's upward trend.

The US dollar has recovered thanks to the Fed chair’s reluctance to signal a rate cut in October, a correction in stock indices, and rising geopolitical risks. Each of the USD’s main competitors has its own Achilles heel.