Daily Economic Reports

Gold prices skyrocketed to a record high near $3,425 during North American trading hours on Monday, propelled by a sharply declining US Dollar and escalating concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence. President Donald Trump’s ongoing feud with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, coupled with uncertainties surrounding US-China trade relations and his …

U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to mounting tensions between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, renewing fears over the central bank’s independence and further destabilizing sentiment already shaken by trade and monetary policy uncertainty. Trump-Powell Clash Sparks Market Turmoil The latest …

Oil prices fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, as progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine reduced the geopolitical risk premium that had recently driven crude markets higher. By 21:55 ET (01:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) declined 1.8% to $66.76 per barrel …

Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, driven by deepening uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy and a spike in geopolitical tensions following the expiration of a short-lived Russia-Ukraine truce. Spot gold jumped 1.4% to $3,396.16 per ounce. Gold futures (June delivery) surged 1.8% to $3,388.20 …

Bitcoin rallied more than 3% on Monday, climbing to its highest level in nearly three weeks, as markets responded to a sharp decline in the U.S. dollar triggered by rising concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve. By 02:31 ET (06:31 GMT), Bitcoin rose 3.2% to $87,518.0, recovering nearly …

Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …

The recent escalation of President Donald Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve Chair has raised significant questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve, the potential economic consequences of such a move, and the legal grounds for removing a Fed chair. Here are five critical questions surrounding Trump’s desire to …

The Euro (EUR) has edged higher against the US Dollar (USD) in subdued trading conditions due to the Good Friday holiday, currently trading around 1.139, a 0.28% increase. While the pair has yet to decisively breach the 1.14 threshold, the prevailing market sentiment continues to exert pressure on the US …

Amid ascending warnings that the ongoing trade war could lead to a recession, Mohammed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and Member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the latest developments in markets and key financial assets during an interview on Dubai TV.As markets anticipate the European …

While Chinese investors are increasingly diversifying away from US Treasuries toward European and other assets, driven by trade war uncertainties and attractive yields elsewhere, there is no evidence of a large-scale Chinese withdrawal from the US bond market. The gradual reduction in China’s Treasury holdings reflects a strategic reallocation rather …