Daily Economic Reports

Key Takeaways Iran reviewing U.S. position: The Foreign Ministry confirmed receipt of the latest “U.S. views” and said review is underway. Pakistan talks continue: Negotiations between Washington and Tehran through Pakistan are ongoing, per Iranian state media. Trump postponed strikes: The president delayed a planned military operation earlier this week, …

Key Takeaways Oil recovers: Brent crude rose 0.6% to $105.61 per barrel, while WTI gained 0.8% to $94.77 — rebounding from two days of losses. Trump’s mixed signals: The president said the U.S. is ready to strike Iran but is willing to wait “a few days.” Situation “on the borderline”: …

The Euro recovered against the US Dollar on Wednesday, with the EUR/USD pair rising around 0.2% after rebounding from its lowest level in six weeks. The move was largely driven by short-covering activity as the US Dollar surrendered earlier gains and turned lower during the session.The reversal in the Dollar …

The US Dollar weakened against major global currencies on Wednesday as improving sentiment surrounding US-Iran negotiations reduced demand for traditional safe-haven assets. The US Dollar Index drifted lower toward the 99.10 region, reflecting a broader shift toward risk appetite across currency markets despite the Federal Reserve maintaining a cautious and …

The global wave of artificial intelligence-driven layoffs is accelerating at a pace far beyond last year, signaling a major transformation in how companies operate, hire, and invest. By mid-May 2026, more than 113,000 workers had lost their jobs across 179 companies, with layoffs running roughly one-third higher than the same …

Federal Reserve Signals Growing Concern Over Persistent InflationFresh minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting reinforced the growing belief across financial markets that US interest rates may stay elevated for longer than investors had previously expected. The discussion revealed a noticeably hawkish tone among policymakers, with several officials expressing discomfort …

Global markets spent most of the session struggling under the pressure of rising bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty before sentiment suddenly reversed late in the day. Stock futures, which had been sliding alongside a heavy selloff in government bonds, bounced sharply after reports indicated that the United States is approaching …

Investors are closely awaiting the release of the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes as markets search for clues about the future path of US interest rates amid rising inflation concerns and mounting economic uncertainty. The minutes from the Fed’s April policy meeting are expected to reveal how deeply divided policymakers …

Silver prices staged a strong comeback on Wednesday as investors rushed back into precious metals following a retreat in US Treasury yields and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.The metal rebounded sharply after suffering heavy losses in the previous session, with renewed safe-haven demand helping push prices higher as …

The Bank of England has raised fresh concerns about the strength of the UK economy after Governor Andrew Bailey signaled that growth and labor market conditions are beginning to weaken.Speaking on Wednesday, Bailey said tighter financial conditions are giving the central bank additional time to decide whether interest rates need …