Daily Economic Reports

Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, rebounding from two consecutive sessions of losses, although gains were trimmed after a Wall Street Journal report suggested the United States is planning to exert long-term control over Venezuela’s oil industry. The report reignited concerns that global crude supplies could rise …

The USD/JPY remains sidelined near the 156.60 mark as a complex interplay of mixed US macroeconomic data and escalating Asian geopolitical tensions neutralizes directional momentum. While the US Dollar struggles to maintain its post-holiday rebound, the Japanese Yen is emerging as a preferred sovereign hedge.The US Landscape: Nuanced Data and …

The US Dollar enters a phase of consolidation following a robust start to 2026. Global currency markets are currently recalibrating as technical momentum yields to a heavy schedule of fundamental data, which will dictate the Federal Reserve’s monetary trajectory for the first quarter. The Greenback: Equilibrium in the DXY The …

In early January 2026, a daring US military strike led to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ushering in a regime shift and unlocking vast opportunities in the oil industry. Venezuela holds over 300 billion barrels of oil reserves but has seen production plummet below 2 million barrels …

The Venezuelan Pivot Realigns Global Energy: The direct American intervention in Venezuela has initiated a structural shift in global oil dynamics. By assuming operational and financial oversight of the world’s largest proven reserves, Washington is transitioning from a policy of containment to one of active market management, directly influencing the …

Markets Hold Their Breath Ahead of a Historic Decision: Global markets brace for a decision that could redraw trade policy, corporate profits, and executive power. Global investors are on edge as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to potentially issue opinions this Friday, January 9, 2026, on the legality of sweeping …

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, crypto markets experienced sharp fluctuations, with Ethereum emerging as the stronger performer compared to Bitcoin despite an overall dip. The total market value dropped by around 2% to roughly $3.24 trillion, yet Ethereum maintained its relative edge, bolstered by major institutional developments that signal growing …

U.S. private-sector employment picked up modestly in the latest month, according to the ADP National Employment Report, offering signs of resilience in the labor market while also underscoring a slower-than-expected pace of hiring ahead of this week’s closely watched government jobs release. The report — which tracks payroll data from …

Euro zone inflation slowed to 2% in December, marking a milestone in the bloc’s fight against price pressures and closing out what turned out to be a relatively benign year for consumers, even as policymakers and businesses continue to grapple with the delayed effects of U.S. trade tariffs, Germany’s slow-moving …

U.S. stock index futures traded without a clear direction on Wednesday, as investors weighed fast-moving geopolitical developments involving Venezuela against a busy slate of upcoming U.S. economic indicators that could help clarify the outlook for growth, inflation, and monetary policy heading into 2026. Trading sentiment remained cautious after recent gains …