Daily Economic Reports

On May 8, 2025, President Donald Trump celebrated a landmark US-UK trade agreement, boosting market access and economic ties, while signaling potential tariff reductions with China ahead of crucial weekend talks. Criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for holding rates steady, Trump argued that rate cuts would provide “jet fuel” …

The Pound Sterling rallied, with GBP/USD climbing 0.15% to 1.3300, fueled by a new US-UK trade agreement and a hawkish Bank of England (BoE) rate cut to 4.25%. Despite robust US jobless claims data, the US Dollar struggled, as the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates at 4.25%-4.50% underscored tariff-driven …

The U.S. dollar advanced on Thursday, building on prior gains after the Federal Reserve highlighted growing stagflation risks in the U.S. economy, prompting markets to reassess expectations for near-term interest rate cuts. At 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the performance of the greenback against six …

The US Dollar surged to 99.89, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%, while gold prices fell over 1.5% to $3,364 after peaking at $3,438, driven by improved risk appetite. Despite the Fed’s cautious outlook, warning of tariff-driven inflation and economic uncertainty, US stocks rallied, …

On May 7, 2025, the US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25%-4.50%, a widely anticipated move that underscored its cautious approach amid economic uncertainty. With inflation stubbornly above target and new trade policies stirring volatility, Chair Jerome Powell signaled no rush to cut rates, dampening hopes …

On May 7, 2025, the United States Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%, aligning with market expectations and marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change. Following a 25-basis-point cut in December 2024, the Fed’s cautious stance reflects concerns over inflation and the …

The Bitcoin Dominance Index has surged to 65.09%, marking a significant milestone in the current crypto market cycle. This metric, tracked by TradingView, reflects Bitcoin’s growing command over the broader digital asset landscape, indicating a substantial shift in investor sentiment toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Rising from below 48% in …

European equity markets opened Wednesday on a mixed note, with investor sentiment supported by renewed hopes of U.S.-China trade negotiations while caution prevailed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy decision. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX inched up 0.1%, buoyed by optimism surrounding global trade discussions. However, …

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer are scheduled to meet with China’s top economic policymaker, He Lifeng, in Geneva this weekend, marking the first high-level engagement between the two countries since tensions escalated into a full-blown trade war. The announcement, made late Tuesday by Washington, …

Oil prices advanced in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session as the U.S. confirmed the start of formal trade negotiations with China this week. Expectations of tighter domestic crude supplies also supported prices, following warnings from major U.S. shale producers about planned production cuts. As …