Daily Economic Reports

Gold prices edged up slightly in Asian trade on Wednesday, continuing modest gains from the previous session as safe-haven demand remained supported by concerns over potential U.S. trade tariffs. However, the metal’s ascent was tempered by a resilient U.S. dollar and easing tensions in the Middle East, which dampened some …

The Dollar Index (DXY) briefly traded above 108 on Friday, driven primarily by euro weakness rather than dollar strength. As we head into a short week due to the US Thanksgiving holiday, market participants are focused on key data releases, including the Federal Reserve’s November FOMC minutes and the core …

US stocks mostly shrugged off President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose fresh tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico on Tuesday, showing resilience despite the potential trade tensions.Market PerformanceThe S&P 500 edged up roughly 0.4%, eyeing a record close, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped about 0.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial …

Gold prices fluctuated on Tuesday, initially declining on news of a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. However, the precious metal recovered some losses as U.S. President-elect announced plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada.Ceasefire Hopes Weigh on Gold:A potential 60-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah could …

As OPEC+ prepares for its December 1 meeting, several pressing issues will dominate the agenda, including a potential delay in planned supply increases and the broader implications of current market dynamics. With weak global demand, a retreating U.S. dollar, and fading geopolitical tensions, the decisions made during this pivotal meeting …

Market Focus Shifts to FOMC Minutes The US Dollar weakened at the start of the week as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East eased and investors anticipated the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. The FOMC minutes, along with a slew of US economic data, including housing …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged to a new all-time high just below the 44,800 mark on Monday. This bullish movement in equity markets was driven by two significant factors: the anticipation of Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary under President-elect Donald Trump, and the rumors of a …

Financial markets responded positively on Monday to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary. Currencies across the globe rallied, reflecting investor optimism that Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, could temper some of Trump’s more extreme economic views.Market ReactionsThe US Dollar Index (DXY), …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has retreated below the 107.00 mark after profit-taking following the sharp gains in the greenback earlier in November. The index is trading at 106.79. Despite the recent decline, the index remains bullish thanks to strong economic data and a less dovish stance from the Federal …

As Donald Trump’s second term approaches, his policy proposals have sparked widespread concern about a potential resurgence of inflation. However, leading economists argue that these fears may be overstated. The debate centers around the impact of Trump’s policies versus the role of the Federal Reserve and money supply dynamics.Immediate Market …