Daily Economic Reports

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, rebounding to around $60.50 per barrel after two days of subdued trading. The modest recovery reflected a temporary lift in sentiment across energy markets, even as broader concerns about oversupply kept gains in check ahead of the upcoming OPEC+ …

Market snapshot DAX (Germany): −0.2% FTSE 100 (UK): −0.2% CAC 40 (France): flat Policy & macro ECB on hold: The European Central Bank kept the deposit facility rate at 2% for a third straight meeting, calling policy “in a good place” amid fading risks and resilient activity. Barclays now expects …

Gold fell in Asian trade on Friday, putting the metal on course for a second straight weekly decline, after the Federal Reserve struck a cautious tone on further rate cuts and signs of easing U.S.–China trade tensions tempered safe-haven flows. Spot gold dipped 0.4% to $4,008.65/oz by 01:49 ET (05:49 …

As October drew to a close, Thursday the 30th delivered a wave of earnings reports that reinvigorated investor confidence across U.S. markets. From Silicon Valley giants to consumer staples and healthcare leaders, the third-quarter results painted a picture of resilience, innovation, and strategic momentum.The technology sector once again led the …

The US dollar extended its post-Fed rebound, reaching a two-month high as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s cautious tone and the ongoing stalemate over the government funding deal. The strong greenback set the tone across major currencies, while traders turned their focus to inflation readings from Japan and the euro …

Gold prices soared above the $4,000 per ounce mark on Thursday, October 30, 2025, extending their remarkable rally after the Federal Reserve delivered a 25-basis-point rate cut to a target range of 3.75%–4.00% — its second reduction this year. Spot gold (XAU/USD) was last seen around $4,004.75, up nearly 2% …

In a high-stakes meeting in Busan, South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a deal that signals a temporary easing of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The agreement, struck after nearly two hours of talks, includes a U.S. decision to reduce tariffs …

A U.S.–China trade agreement could be finalized as early as next week, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking a day after President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Bessent said the “Kuala Lumpur agreement” was completed overnight and indicated both sides may exchange signatures within days. …

Bitcoin extended its retreat on Thursday as traders parsed upbeat—but thin—headlines from a meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders and a Federal Reserve message that offered little comfort to dovish hopes. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 2.5% to $110,225 by 01:52 ET (05:52 GMT), unwinding much of last week’s rebound …

The BoJ left rates unchanged but kept its guidance that further hikes remain on the table if the economy tracks its baseline outlook—nudging focus toward a potential move as soon as December. Core forecasts were broadly intact, while the statement and presser sharpened attention on overseas risks and the growth …