EUR/USD
1.15699
-0.262%
Gold
4000.50
1.790%
Oil
60.481
0.493%
USD/JPY
154.068
0.879%
GBP/USD
1.31584
-0.274%
GBP/JPY
202.734
0.613%
Real-time News
The German DAX 30 index closed down 7.87 points, or 0.03%, at 24,114.80 on Thursday, October 30; the UK FTSE 100 index closed down 1.29 points, or 0.01%, at 9,754.85 on Thursday, October 30; the French CAC 40 index closed down 43.59 points, or 0.53%, at 8,157.29 on Thursday, October 30; the European S&P 500 index closed down 43.59 points, or 0.53%, at 8,157.29 on Thursday, October 30. The Trafigura 50 index closed down 10.01 points, or 0.18%, at 5695.80 on Thursday, October 30; the Spanish IBEX 35 index closed down 117.50 points, or 0.73%, at 16027.50 on Thursday, October 30; and the Italian FTSE MIB index closed down 49.53 points, or 0.11%, at 43193.00 on Thursday, October 30.October 31st - Despite continued economic uncertainty suppressing buyer demand, U.S. mortgage rates fell for the fourth consecutive week, gradually approaching the 6% mark. Freddie Mac data shows the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.17%, continuing its decline from the previous weeks 6.19%, maintaining its lowest level since early October 2024. This rate decline followed the Federal Reserves expected 25 basis point rate cut on Wednesday, with Chairman Powell warning investors not to expect further rate cuts this year. Lower borrowing costs and a soaring stock market should have driven a surge in demand, with economists predicting a slight rebound in pending home sales last month. However, actual data has not confirmed this expectation: despite continued inventory increases, sales remain lackluster, with the market constrained by widespread anxiety over tariff policies, job security, and government shutdowns.MetaPlatforms (META.O) bond issuance attracted a record $125 billion in subscription demand.CEO of Gazprom: If we want to conduct M&A activities outside of Italy, we will pay attention to the macroeconomic situation and the regulatory framework.CEO of Gazprom: There are currently no merger and acquisition opportunities in the market that can be implemented immediately.
