Markets eye inflation data
Today’s Market Insights: Friday, 24.10.2025
📈 Market Mood:
Neutral to slightly bullish as stocks grind higher on easing US-China trade tensions and strong earnings, while markets await inflation data for direction.
🗓 Today’s Key Events:
07:00 London / 02:00 New York - UK Retail Sales m/m - key insight into consumer demand amid slowing growth.
08:15–09:30 London / 03:15–04:30 New York - EU and UK Flash PMIs - early read on manufacturing and services health across Europe.
13:30 London / 08:30 New York - U.S. Core CPI & CPI (m/m, y/y) - today’s top event; could shift Fed rate expectations.
14:45 London / 09:45 New York - U.S. Flash PMIs - gauge of U.S. business activity and potential economic momentum.
🌐 Market Moving News:
Wall Street extended gains as yields slipped and volatility cooled.
Oil steadies near $63 after recent surge on U.S. sanctions against Russian firms.
Asian markets mixed after weak Chinese data offset global optimism.
Asset Snapshots:
🟢 S&P 500: Bullish - supported by strong earnings and trade optimism.
⚪ USD (DXY): Neutral - trading steady ahead of CPI release.
⚪ Gold: Neutral - Pulling back from recent highs, testing key support near $4,090.
⚪ Oil: Neutral - consolidating after a week of strong moves.
⚪ Bitcoin: Neutral - Trading near $110,000 after a 2.26% gain yesterday.
Bias Meter:
▲ Bullish - improving sentiment and falling VIX hint at stronger risk appetite if U.S. CPI meets forecasts.
Price Action Notes:
Watch U.S. CPI at 13:30 London / 08:30 New York - a softer print could lift stocks and weaken USD.
Oil staying above $62 supports near-term bullish bias.
Keep an eye on gold support levels for risk sentiment clues.
Volatility Watch (VIX)
17.29 (-6.99%) - volatility easing back to pre-spike levels, signaling a calmer risk environment.
What’s the one move you’re watching today?
Trade smart and enjoy the ride.
Disclaimer:
This newsletter is for information only and not financial advice. Markets carry risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research or consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions.