Daily Economic Reports

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said the latest ADP employment report was “a welcome surprise,” highlighting that the U.S. labor market remains resilient despite broader economic uncertainty and the lingering threat of a government shutdown.Miran noted that current interest rates may now be higher than needed, suggesting that a rate …

The U.S. dollar remained steady against the Swiss franc on Wednesday, trading near 0.8100 after retreating slightly from a three-month high. Despite strong economic data out of the United States, optimism in the market remains subdued as the ongoing government shutdown continues to cloud sentiment and weigh on the currency’s …

U.S. stock futures were uneven Wednesday, with tech under pressure as investors questioned whether premium valuations can hold without stronger earnings. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow futures +28 pts (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures −18 pts (−0.3%), Nasdaq 100 futures −120 pts (−0.5%). The cash market fell sharply Tuesday: S&P …

Gold clawed back ground in Asian trading on Wednesday, snapping part of the prior session’s slide as a global risk-off tone funneled investors into traditional safety plays ahead of key U.S. labor data. Spot bullion rose 0.9% to $3,966.56/oz by 00:47 ET (05:47 GMT), while U.S. gold futures edged 0.3% …

European equities fell on Wednesday, extending a global selloff that gathered pace across U.S. and Asian markets as investors questioned whether artificial-intelligence winners and mega-cap tech shares can sustain premium valuations. By 08:15 GMT, Germany’s DAX was down 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.4% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 declined …

A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in the United States Supreme Court over whether the president has the authority to impose sweeping tariffs without congressional approval. The outcome of this case could redefine the balance of power in U.S. economic policy—and send shockwaves through global financial markets.At the heart of …

U.S. stock markets turned lower on Tuesday as enthusiasm for artificial intelligence–driven gains faded, pulling major indexes into the red after a strong rally the day before. The Nasdaq led the decline, weighed down by losses in big technology and AI-related shares.The broader S&P 500 slipped as investors paused to …

The British pound extended its losses on Tuesday, falling to its weakest level since April as a stronger US dollar and deepening concerns over the UK’s fiscal outlook rattled investors ahead of a key Bank of England (BoE) decision. With the currency slipping nearly 0.7% in a single day, markets …

Gold prices slipped below the psychologically significant $4,000 threshold on Tuesday, sliding toward $3,950 per ounce amid renewed pressure from a strengthening U.S. dollar and cautious signals from the Federal Reserve. The retreat followed a brief attempt to reclaim higher ground earlier in the day, underscoring a period of consolidation …

Gold edged lower in Asian trading on Tuesday, weighed by a stronger U.S. dollar and lingering uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s near-term policy path after Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks last week. Spot prices fell 0.4% to $3,986.10/oz by 01:58 ET (06:58 GMT), while U.S. gold futures declined 0.5% to …