With the U.S. government officially reopening after the House voted to end the longest shutdown in the nation’s history, economists are urging the Department of Labor to immediately prioritize the release of November’s employment and inflation data. The move is seen as crucial to give the Federal Reserve the up-to-date …

The British pound strengthened on Thursday, reaching its highest level in two weeks as global markets reacted positively to the reopening of the U.S. government. The end of the budget standoff in Washington restored a sense of stability after weeks of uncertainty, boosting investor confidence and easing fears of wider …

Russian energy giant Lukoil is seeking an extension to a critical deadline imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department. According to sources familiar with the matter, the company has filed for a grace period extension beyond the November 21 cut-off, after which U.S. entities will be prohibited from engaging in transactions …

The upward trajectory of the Sterling/US Dollar (GBP/USD) pair came to a halt on Wednesday after the Bank of England (BoE) adopted a cautious stance on its monetary policy outlook, exerting downward pressure on the British pound.This pause followed the Bank’s monetary policy report, which revealed less hawkish expectations than …

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a bill aimed at reopening the federal government, marking a significant step toward resolving the crisis that has halted government operations for 43 days.The legislation seeks to fund federal agencies and restore normal operations after the shutdown delayed key economic …

Global financial markets are holding a risk-on stance as investors anticipate a crucial vote in the US House of Representatives. The expected vote during the overnight session aims to pass a short-term funding solution to re-open the US government. This move is putting continued downward pressure on the US Dollar …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average notched a historic achievement on Wednesday, recording its first-ever close above the 48,000 level, extending gains from the previous session. The 30-stock index rose 326.86 points, or 0.68%, to settle at 48,254.82, while also hitting a fresh all-time intraday high. This milestone rally was largely …

The Japanese Yen continued to struggle on Wednesday, holding near nine-month lows against the U.S. Dollar despite a generally softer Greenback. The currency remains weighed down by Japan’s expansionary fiscal stance and the central bank’s cautious approach to tightening policy.Japan’s government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a fragile economic recovery …

America is on the cusp of ending the longest federal government shutdown in its history, as the House of Representatives prepares to vote this evening on a Senate-approved funding measure. After weeks of gridlock, the bill aims to reopen the government and restore full operations across federal agencies. However, the …

White House Senior Advisor Kevin Hassett offered a comprehensive outlook on the U.S. economy on Wednesday, touching upon Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecasts, monetary policy, and the ongoing government shutdown. Hassett projected a modest GDP growth rate for the current quarter while noting significant progress in reducing the national deficit …