Risk sentiment deteriorated sharply on Thursday despite federal agencies reopening after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, as investors aggressively repriced Fed rate-cut expectations following a wave of hawkish remarks from central bank officials.
Following two days of strong market breadth, Wednesday’s numbers show a return to more cautious internals. While not overtly bearish, key metrics weakened slightly and suggest the recent rally may be stalling.
The financial world found itself grappling with unprecedented uncertainty as a looming government shutdown in October cast a long shadow over the release of critical economic indicators, most notably the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. This crucial inflation gauge, typically published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (BLS), was
The venerable independence of the Federal Reserve, a cornerstone of U.S. economic stability, is currently facing an unprecedented challenge, ignited by intense political pressure on Governor Lisa Cook. As of November 12, 2025, the situation has escalated into a high-stakes legal battle, casting a long shadow of uncertainty over
