The latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve paints a picture of an economy moving with caution, as wage growth continues at only a modest pace across most regions. The report—released eight times a year to summarize real-time economic conditions—indicates that slow wage gains have contributed to further moderation in …

Oil prices advanced as fresh US stockpile data signaled tighter supply conditions, giving energy markets a decisive boost after a period of volatility. Investors interpreted the decline in inventories as evidence of steady demand across the American economy, strengthening expectations that consumption will remain resilient through the end of the …

The Japanese Yen remained on the defensive on Wednesday, even as the US Dollar softened across global currency markets. The Dollar–Yen pair held its ground, reflecting a mix of shifting interest-rate expectations in the United States and persistent uncertainty surrounding Japan’s monetary outlook.Traders continued to build expectations that the Federal …

The U.S. dollar weakened on Wednesday, erasing its early gains and closing nearly flat, as investors balanced mixed economic signals with fresh political developments. At the start of trading, stronger‑than‑expected U.S. data gave the greenback a lift. That momentum quickly faded when the Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index for November fell …

The latest billion-dollar moves in the food sector are sending shockwaves through global markets, with one headline deal standing out: a $1.2 billion merger designed to take A Paradise public. The transaction adds fresh momentum to a sector already racing through rapid consolidation, prompting investors to reassess opportunities far beyond …

On 26 November 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Autumn Budget 2025 to Parliament, aiming to bridge a fiscal gap estimated at £20–30 billion amid slowing economic growth and elevated inflation. The budget, featuring tax hikes totaling £26 billion—including a three-year freeze on personal tax thresholds, increased National Insurance …

U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday, building on a week of solid gains as investors moved into the holiday period with renewed confidence. Major indexes rose for a fourth consecutive session, supported by strong momentum in big-cap technology shares and optimism surrounding monetary policy decisions expected in the coming weeks.The Dow …

The U.S. Dollar continued its sharp retreat on Tuesday, pressured by a series of softer economic readings and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may deliver additional interest-rate cuts in the coming months. Investors are increasingly positioning for more clarity on the health of the world’s largest economy as a …

US equity markets staged a solid recovery on Tuesday, extending Monday’s gains as investors priced in rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month. Market sentiment was buoyed by comments from Fed officials signaling the potential for easing, prompting traders to assign more than an 80% probability to …

Gold edged lower on Tuesday, settling around $4,131.93 per ounce, down just 0.05% from the previous session, as the metal failed to build on Monday’s gains despite a softer U.S. Dollar. During the session, gold briefly reached a high near $4,159, before easing back toward its intraday low of $4,109, …