Daily Economic Reports

The US dollar extended its recent rally on Tuesday, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance, even as holiday-thinned trading conditions kept market activity subdued. Key Highlights Dollar Index Near Two-Year High The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, rose 0.1% to 107.905, staying near a …

Dollar Remains Resilient as Holiday Trading CommencesThe US Dollar Index (DXY) edged higher on Monday, extending its recent winning streak, as cautious trading characterized the start of the holiday-shortened week. Investor risk appetite appeared subdued, with market volumes contracting ahead of the Christmas holiday. Key economic data releases this week …

The oil market saw a major decline as a number of bearish factors combined to cause crude prices to drop precipitously. An impending supply glut and worries about a worldwide economic slowdown, especially in China, have clouded the outlook for the oil market. The tight market conditions earlier this year …

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, designed to enhance transparency and combat financial crime, is inadvertently reshaping the crypto landscape in the bloc. The forced delisting of Tether (USDT), the dominant stablecoin, from several EU exchanges is creating ripples, potentially dampening the region’s allure for crypto investors just …

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday, recovering from sharp losses late last week. Signs of cooling inflationary pressures in the U.S. eased concerns about aggressive rate cuts in 2025, while the euro slipped amid dovish remarks by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. Dollar Index (DXY): Up 0.4%, trading at …

US stocks had a volatile week, with a sharp decline on Wednesday, followed by recovery on Friday. Volatility followed Fed’s unexpected hawkish stance during the last policy meeting in 2024. While the Fed approved a widely anticipated quarter-point interest rate cut, its projection for fewer rate cuts in 2025 than …

The recent report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed a smaller-than-expected drawdown in U.S. commercial crude oil inventories, casting a shadow on expectations of a more significant decline. While stocks did decrease by 900,000 barrels, this figure fell short of the anticipated 1.7 million barrels, a discrepancy that …

The US stock market experienced a significant rally on Friday, fueled by a cooler-than-expected inflation report. This positive news provided a much-needed respite for investors grappling with the looming threat of a government shutdown and recent uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.The Commerce Department’s report revealed that the Personal …

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant downturn, with Bitcoin plunging below $100,000, trading at the time of writing at only $97,173, down some -0.23 on the day, and other major tokens suffering even steeper losses. This sharp correction coincides with a shift in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance, …

2024 has been a year of unprecedented growth for Wall Street, fueled by a confluence of factors, most notably the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. AI stocks, led by giants like Nvidia, have soared, capturing investor imagination with the promise of transformative technological advancements. However, the current euphoria surrounding AI may …