Stocks Edge Up as Gold Hits Records, Oil Slips on OPEC+ Supply Talk
Today’s Market Insights: Tuesday, 30.9.2025
📈 Market Mood:
Slightly bullish. Stocks and Bitcoin are up, gold is near record highs, while oil is pressured by supply headlines.
🗓 Today’s Key Events:
15:00 London / 10:00 New York - U.S. JOLTS Job Openings (Aug) - key read on labor demand and wage pressure.
🌐 Market Moving News:
Oil falls as Iraqi Kurdistan exports resume and OPEC+ eyes another output hike.
China’s official manufacturing PMI stays below 50, underscoring a weak factory backdrop.
Gold breaks above $3,800/oz as shutdown risk and rate-cut bets support haven demand.
Asset Snapshots:
🟢 S&P 500: Bullish - index up ~0.3% today.
🔴 USD (DXY): Bearish - dollar index hovering around the high-97s to ~98.
🟢 Gold: Bullish - near record highs above $3,800/oz.
🔴 Oil: Bearish - WTI around $63 after supply headlines.
🟢 Bitcoin: Bullish - ~$114,000 after reclaiming $110,000.
Bias Meter:
⚖️ Neutral - gains in stocks, gold, and crypto are balanced by oil weakness and today’s inflation and Fed risks.
Price Action Notes:
S&P 500 - a clean break above recent highs could extend upside into month-end.
DXY - sustained trading near/below ~98 would support gold and risk assets.
Oil - headlines on OPEC+ and Kurdistan flows can drive sharp intraday moves.
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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.