As the closing bell rang on October 29, 2025, financial markets grappled with the implications of the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy adjustments. For the second time this year, the Fed opted to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate to a target
Washington D.C. – October 29, 2025 – In a move that underscores growing concerns about the nation's employment landscape, the Federal Reserve today announced its second consecutive interest rate cut, lowering the federal funds rate by another 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%-4.00%. This decisive
Coffeehouse chain Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.5% year on year to $9.57 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share was 6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
In a closely watched decision, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the U.S. Federal Reserve today, October 29, 2025, announced a cut to its benchmark interest rate, lowering the target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%. This move marks the second rate reduction by
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a sobering message to financial markets on October 29, 2025, casting a significant shadow of doubt over expectations for a December interest rate cut. His remarks, made following the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) decision to implement its second rate reduction of the year,
Global food prices continue to exert significant pressure on households and economies worldwide, with the latest data revealing a persistent upward trend and dire consequences, particularly for vulnerable populations. While some commodity prices have seen recent moderation, the overall cost of food remains elevated, leading to increased hunger, compromised nutrition,
Wall Street experienced a significant downturn as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a sobering message, casting considerable doubt on the certainty of a December interest rate cut. This unexpected caution from the Fed's top official sent ripples through global financial markets, with major indices sinking, the US dollar strengthening,
Global markets for essential soft commodities—sugar, coffee, and cocoa—are currently navigating a tumultuous landscape marked by severe supply fears, escalating trade disputes, and the relentless impact of climate change. As of October 29, 2025, these intertwined forces are creating unprecedented volatility, driving prices to multi-year or even all-time
As October 2025 draws to a close, the financial markets are intently focused on the Federal Reserve's delicate balancing act: taming persistent inflation while supporting a softening labor market. Recent economic data, though partially obscured by an ongoing government shutdown, paints a picture of moderating, albeit still elevated, inflation alongside
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Microsoft's Azure cloud platform experienced a significant global outage, sending ripples of disruption across countless businesses, essential services, and individual users worldwide. The incident, which began around 9 a.m. Pacific Time (16:00 UTC), swiftly brought down a vast array of Microsoft's own offerings, including Microsoft 365, Xbox Live, and the [...]
We discuss how cloud outages may impact stocks beyond Amazon. Plus, GM's great results may show how weak EV sales will be in the U.S. and the how co-CEO roles have become so popular in tech.
A powerful surge in AI-related stocks — led by a 9% advance in NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) over the past two sessions — propelled the S&P 500 above the 6,900 mark and lifted the Nasdaq 100 to 26,100 points, both breaking new records, as investors brace for the Federal Reserve's
The global economic landscape in late 2025 is marked by a palpable cooling, with a softening world economy and a decelerating global job market increasingly pushing major central banks towards a more dovish monetary policy stance. As inflationary pressures show signs of moderating in some regions, the focus is shifting
The Federal Reserve stands at a critical juncture, poised to make an interest rate decision that could shape the trajectory of the U.S. economy for months to come. As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes for its October 28-29, 2025, meeting, it faces an unprecedented convergence of challenges:
October 28, 2025 – The global commodity markets are currently presenting a starkly divergent picture for two of the world's most consumed agricultural staples: sugar and coffee. While sugar prices have experienced a significant downturn, driven by robust global supplies and evolving demand patterns, coffee prices have defied earlier expectations of
Washington D.C., October 27, 2025 – The financial world is holding its breath as the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes this week, from October 28-29, to deliberate on its next interest rate decision. All signs point to a highly anticipated second interest rate cut of 25 basis
