Daily Economic Reports

The U.S. dollar edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, rebounding from multi-month lows against the yen as U.S.-Japan trade talks steered clear of currency issues, easing fears of official efforts to strengthen the yen. However, the dollar’s broader downtrend remains intact amid ongoing doubts about U.S. economic stability, tariff …

Oil prices rose for a second straight session in Asian trading on Thursday, fueled by renewed geopolitical tensions and supply disruption risks following the U.S. imposition of new sanctions on Iranian oil exports, while investors digested mixed U.S. inventory data. As of 21:35 ET (01:35 GMT): Brent crude (June delivery) …

The first-quarter earnings season for 2025 kicked off the week of April 14 with a burst of activity, as over 30 S&P 500 companies unveiled their financial results. Major banks and healthcare giants led the charge, delivering a mix of robust performances and cautious outlooks against a backdrop of economic …

The U.S. Dollar is facing mounting pressure as trade tensions and declining Treasury yields weigh heavily on its outlook, with the USD/JPY currency pair hovering cautiously around the 143 mark. During Wednesday’s North American trading session, the pair showed a slight upward bias but struggled to gain traction, reflecting broader …

The U.S. dollar faced renewed pressure on Wednesday, sliding to multi-month lows as persistent trade tensions and cautious remarks from the Federal Reserve chief in Chicago kept investors on edge. The dollar’s decline, mirrored by a drop in U.S. Treasury yields, set the tone for a volatile day in global …

U.S. stock markets took a sharp dive on Wednesday, rattled by cautious remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who emphasized the need for greater clarity before making any changes to the central bank’s monetary policy. Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell signaled that the Federal Reserve would …

The U.S. economy is entering a period of unprecedented uncertainty, driven by a sweeping array of new tariffs introduced by the current administration, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking at a high-profile economic forum in Chicago, Powell described these trade policies as a historic shift, unparalleled in modern …

As global trade uncertainties intensify, the European Central Bank (ECB) is gearing up to reduce interest rates for the third time in 2025, with a pivotal decision slated for Thursday, April 17, 2025. Market expectations are firmly set on a 25-basis-point cut, with a 94% probability, though a modest 6% …

The U.S. dollar resumed its sharp decline on Wednesday, falling broadly across major currencies as escalating trade tensions, shaky investor sentiment, and growing fears of a U.S. recession weighed on the greenback. The losses were most pronounced against traditional safe-haven currencies such as the Swiss franc and euro. Greenback Hit …

Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday, rebounding from early losses as reports suggested a possible thaw in U.S.-China relations, even as persistent concerns over a prolonged trade war and slowing global demand continued to weigh on the broader outlook. As of 09:37 GMT: Brent crude futures were up 64 cents …