Daily Economic Reports

Oil prices traded near flat in Asian trading on Friday after a sharp rally earlier in the week, with markets still on track for substantial weekly gains as escalating tensions in the Middle East stoked fears of global supply disruptions. By 01:49 ET (06:49 GMT), Brent crude futures for May …

Global oil markets have been jolted by a sudden surge in prices as crude climbed sharply and flirted with a fresh high above the $80 per barrel level for the first time since mid-2024. The move comes amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East that have raised fears of …

Energy Spike Rattles Global MarketsU.S. stocks retreated sharply on Thursday as a dramatic surge in oil prices rattled investor confidence and revived fears that inflation could spiral out of control once again. The pullback came despite a positive start in Asian markets earlier in the day, highlighting the growing anxiety …

As the US-Iran conflict entered its sixth day on March 5, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) is closely monitoring the potential economic fallout on the Eurozone. While direct exposure of European banks to Iran remains limited, indirect risks from rising energy prices and slowing growth pose a significant threat. …

The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve could signal a dramatic shift in the U.S. central bank’s approach to interest rates, even amid rising global oil prices triggered by the conflict in Iran. If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would replace Jerome Powell when …

The latest report from the United States Department of Labor reveals that initial jobless claims remained stable at 213,000 for the week ending February 28, slightly below expectations of 215,000. This figure matches the previous week’s revised number, signaling a consistent trend in new unemployment filings.Meanwhile, the four-week moving average …

February US payrolls indicate a continued stabilization in the labor market, supporting expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rate stance. Nonfarm payrolls (NFP) are estimated to have slowed to 60,000 new jobs in February, down from January’s unexpectedly strong gain of 130,000. Private sector jobs contribute …

U.S. stock index futures moved slightly lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, despite gains on Wall Street in the previous session. As of 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 55 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 Futures and Nasdaq 100 Futures …

Gold prices traded largely flat on Thursday, giving up earlier gains as the U.S. dollar rebounded, while ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued to support safe-haven demand for the precious metal. By 01:31 ET (06:31 GMT), spot gold was little changed at $5,142.98 per ounce, after climbing nearly 1% …

European stocks traded lower on Thursday as investors cautiously monitored the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has now entered its sixth day and continues to fuel uncertainty across global markets. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 declined 0.4%, and the UK’s FTSE …