Daily Economic Reports

The GBP/USD pair surged 0.55% to 1.3454, propelled by a weaker-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) and heightened market uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s reported consideration of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar’s strength against a basket of major currencies, fell …

European stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday, as investors reacted to weak earnings updates, trade negotiations, and corporate performance expectations. Key Market Movements: STOXX 600 Index: Fell 0.2% to 544.14 points. Germany’s DAX: Up 0.1%. Spain’s IBEX: Rose 0.7%. UK’s FTSE 100: Gained 0.2%. France’s CAC 40: Flat. ASML’s …

Equity markets experienced mixed performance as key economic indicators and significant policy developments influenced investor sentiment. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicated accelerating inflation in June, major banks commenced earnings season with varied results, and a notable shift in trade policy regarding artificial intelligence (AI) chips emerged, prominently featuring Nvidia. …

Crude oil prices are easing today, with markets shrugging off tariff tensions and focusing on steady supply shifts. WTI Light Crude Oil dips 0.17% to $65.505, while Brent Crude falls 0.49% to $68.71. As global demand wavers and production holds firm, the energy sector faces a pivotal moment—can prices stabilize …

The U.S. banking sector kicked off its second-quarter earnings season with a killer start, as major players like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of New York Mellon unveiled results that had investors buzzing. Despite economic turbulence from President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and volatile markets, these financial giants …

Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed to 1.9% year-over-year in June, up from 1.7% in May, according to Statistics Canada’s Tuesday release. The uptick fell short of economists’ expectations of a 2% rise, but core inflation measures remained elevated, signaling persistent price pressures and reducing the likelihood of a Bank …

US President Donald Trump announced progress in trade negotiations, hinting at imminent deals with global partners, while issuing a stark ultimatum to Russia for a Ukraine peace resolution. With trade tensions escalating and the Ukraine conflict unresolved, Trump’s dual focus on economic and geopolitical fronts underscores a high-stakes strategy to …

The second quarter earnings season for 2025, kicking off in mid-July, projects a modest 4.8% earnings growth for the S&P 500, the slowest since Q4 2023. This forecast, driven by persistent economic challenges like high interest rates, a cooling labor market, and trade policy uncertainties, signals cautious optimism. Early reports …

European stocks fell on Monday, driven by a sharp decline in the automobile sector, as investors reacted to the latest trade tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Market Overview: The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.5%, at 544.74 points, as of 0830 GMT. Other regional indexes also posted …

Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of over $121,000 during Asian trading on Monday, driven by optimism surrounding the growing adoption of the cryptocurrency by institutional investors and the highly anticipated “Crypto Week” in Washington, which began later in the day. Key Price Movements: Bitcoin last traded at $120,778.8, up …