Daily Economic Reports

During the trading week of July 7–11, financial markets experienced a mix of volatility and relative stability for most major assets, driven by developments in U.S. trade policies, financial legislation, and strong economic data. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) showed continued strength, rising from 96.80 to 97.50, supported by robust …

The USD/CAD exchange rate stands at 1.36897, up 0.25%, reflecting a weakening Canadian dollar (CAD) amid escalating U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. Effective August 1, 2025, a 35% tariff on Canadian imports will complement existing 25% tariffs on autos, 50% on steel and aluminum, and 10% on energy …

The EUR/USD exchange rate dropped to 1.16894, down 0.09%, as U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariff rates for the European Union (EU). Following 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports and 35% on Canadian goods effective August 1, trade tensions have intensified, pressuring the Euro. Traders are closely watching U.S.-EU negotiations, …

The US economy is demonstrating resilience despite concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, with high-yield bonds and recent job data providing optimistic signals. On July 11, 2025, high-yield bond spreads remain narrow, indicating low investor concern about corporate defaults. Concurrently, the US added 147,000 jobs in June 2025, exceeding …

US stocks declined significantly on Friday, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1, citing fentanyl concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 276 points (0.6%), the S&P 500 dropped 0.3% to 6,247 points after hitting a record high the previous day, and …

Overview of Recent DevelopmentsThe US Dollar has gained modest strength, supported by renewed trade tensions following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. On Friday, the US Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.30% to 97.89, hovering below key resistance levels of 97.80–98.00, with support from the 9-day EMA at 97.50. Concurrently, the 10-year …

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) reached a new all-time high above $119,000 on July 11, 2025, driven by strong bullish momentum in risk assets, before stabilizing at $117,645, up 1.42% for the day. The cryptocurrency’s surge aligns with a broader market rally, as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite hit a record high earlier in …

European shares dropped on Friday, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s heightened tariff threats against the European Union causing market jitters. Investors were left awaiting further details on potential levies for the 27-nation bloc. Key Market Movements: STOXX 600: The pan-European index fell 0.7% to 548.98 points at 08:29 GMT, although …

Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Friday, recovering some recent losses as safe-haven demand was boosted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of more trade tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Key Market Movements: Gold Prices: Spot gold rose 0.5% to $3,341.27 an ounce, while gold …

The euro has experienced downward pressure since the start of trading on Thursday, July 10, 2025, driven by a stronger US dollar. Improved US employment data and mixed signals from the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting have bolstered the dollar, impacting the EUR/USD pair. The pair fell to 1.1697, down from …