Daily Economic Reports

Key Takeaways Nikkei hits all-time high: Japan’s benchmark jumped nearly 3% to a record 68,645.5 points; TOPIX hit a peak of 3,996.22. Japan stimulus approved: The cabinet approved a 3.11 trillion yen ($19.5 billion) supplementary budget to tackle high living costs from the Iran war. Consumption tax cut coming: PM …

SpaceX is days away from launching what could become the largest initial public offering in financial history. The company is preparing to hit the road this week, meeting with major institutional investors in a high-stakes pitch designed to justify a valuation of approximately $1.75 trillion and raise as much as …

The United States has introduced a new executive order designed to give federal authorities early access to advanced artificial intelligence models before they are released to the public. The move marks a significant escalation in government involvement in the rapidly expanding AI sector, with a strong focus on cybersecurity and …

Gold continues to trade near elevated levels around the mid-$4,400 range, showing only modest daily movement while staying close to recent highs. The metal has posted strong gains over the long term, reflecting its role as a key safe-haven asset during periods of global uncertainty. In the short term, price …

Hundreds of cancellations and delays across Canadian airports are more than a travel headache — they are adding up to a serious financial burden at the worst possible time for the industry.The Scale of the ProblemCanada’s aviation network absorbed a significant blow on June 1–2, 2026, recording over 300 flight …

Yen Weakens as Markets Test Critical LevelThe Japanese yen continues to face sustained pressure as the USD/JPY pair trades close to the 159–160 range, a level widely seen as a key psychological and policy-sensitive zone. The currency has remained on a weakening path in recent months, reflecting broader global financial …

Conditional Liquidity: The Market Is Working, Not RelaxedGlobal financial markets are still functioning smoothly on the surface, but liquidity is no longer broad-based. It is increasingly selective, concentrated in large-cap equities and core sovereign debt, while thinning out in risk assets, credit pockets, and commodity-linked markets.The backdrop is shaped by …

The artificial intelligence revolution has powered one of the strongest rallies in modern market history, adding trillions of dollars to the value of major technology companies and fueling investor enthusiasm across the sector.While much of the attention has focused on breakthroughs in chips, software, and data centers, some market observers …

Canada has formally requested an extension of the North American free trade agreement shared with the United States and Mexico, as all three countries race to reach a new understanding before a key summer deadline.The move reflects Ottawa’s desire to preserve a framework that has supported regional trade and investment …

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has attributed the recent inflation overshoot in the United Kingdom largely to developments in the Persian Gulf, arguing that the surge in prices is being driven by external geopolitical events rather than a resurgence in domestic economic demand.His remarks suggest that policymakers view the …