The U.S. economy faces uncertainty due to a government shutdown that has halted key data releases.

The AUD/USD pair was flat on Monday as focus remained on the ongoing US government shutdown and its impact on the economy.

Indian share markets are trading higher today, with the Sensex trading 262 points higher, and the Nifty is trading 74 points higher.

The Dow edged higher after tech stocks maintained the rally on Wall Street.

I'm not entirely comfortable with the macro big-cap S&P market. Government is shut down; stocks are up (for now); and it's still 'worry wall climbing'. That's not likely to last throughout the month..

If, as some estimate, there will be 17 more days of shutdown, here's the data releases we'll miss.

As the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) predicts a 20% increase in credit growth by the end of 2025, the country’s evolving financial landscape could have a significant impact on crypto adoption and investments.

Risk-taking seems to live on its own planet.

Regardless of the increasing supply of the yellow metal, M2 today is +1,293% of what it was back in 1980 and thus is the primary debasing driver of Gold. 

Five reports are delayed already. A long delay will cause cancelled reports.

Gold, meanwhile, continued its defiant march — climbing above $3,900 per ounce to yet another record. If Japan’s move symbolized faith in liquidity, gold’s surge embodied the erosion of it.

Much concern has been raised of late about how the economy is slowing and recession risk is rising.

Energy stocks offer exciting stories, disruptive technologies and services, portfolio diversification, and can deliver above-average growth, but investors must accept higher risks.

The first major catalyst that will impact the SPY, VOO, and IVV ETFs this week is any progress on the ongoing government shutdown.

BTC trades just below its record, reflecting optimism about adoption but also caution around policy and broader market risks.

Equinor is a Norwegian-based integrated energy company with global operations across oil, gas, and renewable energy.

If Trump is allowed to cancel appropriations for states because they vote Democratic and fire government workers for the same reason, we should assume that he would do it anyhow. If he didn't have the shutdown excuse he'd find another.

Gold is “value”, which is revolutionary in a greed-oriented society

The government shutdown is a big distraction, but not a bearish market concern. The news flow will be ugly around the shutdown, but a shutdown is not a problem for stocks, at least not in the short run.

The USD/CAD weekly forecast indicates that the price has been moving back towards three-month highs, suggesting a bullish trend. The pair has held between the 1.3890 level and the 1.3980 mark, indicating robust buying demand.