Daily Economic Reports

U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the market tried to balance two opposing forces: a supportive Fed backdrop that’s improving liquidity and risk appetite, versus renewed skepticism about AI-related valuations and payoff timelines, which is weighing on mega-cap and semiconductor-linked sentiment. At 06:05 ET (11:05 GMT): Dow futures …

The U.S. dollar traded flat on Friday, but remained on track for a third straight weekly decline after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut pushed U.S. borrowing costs to near three-year lows. At 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index held near 97.995, yet was still pacing a ~0.7% weekly …

European stocks pushed higher on Friday, with investors leaning into risk after a dovish Federal Reserve tone outweighed fresh signs of softness in U.K. growth. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 0.5% France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2% U.K.’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.4% Fed Cut and Record Wall Street …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday, pausing after a sharp week-long rally fueled by a more dovish-than-expected Federal Reserve and broad strength across precious and industrial metals. Despite the mild pullback, gold and most major metals remained on track for solid weekly gains, supported by a weaker …

The U.K. economy unexpectedly remained in contraction in October, extending a weak run of monthly activity as businesses and households paused decisions ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn budget. Gross domestic product fell 0.1% month-on-month in October, matching September’s decline and missing forecasts for a modest 0.1% increase, according to …

Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday as the market grappled with mounting concerns over abundant global supply, sending crude to its lowest level in nearly two months. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for January delivery dropped 1.4%, while gasoline futures slid 1.2%, with gasoline prices sinking to their weakest point in …

Silver is regaining momentum in global markets, supported by a sharp drop in Chinese inventories and a renewed surge in investment interest. With supply tightening and demand rising, the metal appears poised to reclaim its role as a key safe-haven asset during a period marked by heightened global economic uncertainty.Recent …

The US dollar slipped to its lowest level in nearly six weeks on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Markets had already priced in more than a 95% chance of the move, yet its ripple effects were clearly felt across …

U.S. stocks delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as investors navigated a blend of new economic data and corporate earnings that fueled both optimism and caution. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell more than 1%, marking its lowest level in a week. In contrast, …

Gold prices remained steady on Thursday, regaining some of the losses seen earlier in the week as the US Dollar weakened. Investors are carefully assessing the economic landscape and the Federal Reserve’s recent actions, weighing the potential for future gains against ongoing uncertainties. At the same time, gold continues to …