Daily Economic Reports

From early 2025 through February 16, 2026, U.S. trade policy entered one of its most aggressive and fast-moving phases in decades. Under President Donald Trump, tariffs were no longer just a defensive economic tool, but a central negotiating weapon used to pressure partners, reshape supply chains, and extract concessions. What …

The British pound struggled to find clear direction on Monday against both the U.S. dollar and the euro, as investors remained cautious ahead of a crucial slate of UK economic data later this week that could determine the path of future interest rate cuts by the Bank of England. Sterling …

Some of the world’s most valuable technology companies have suffered steep market value losses this year, marking a sharp reversal after years of outsized gains driven by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence. Investors are increasingly questioning whether massive AI-related spending will deliver returns strong enough to justify previously stretched valuations. Microsoft …

European equity markets ticked higher on Monday, supported by a broadly positive earnings season, although trading volumes remained subdued due to public holidays in Asia and the United States. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 advanced 0.2%, …

Bitcoin fell again on Monday, extending a prolonged downturn after cryptocurrency markets recorded four consecutive weeks of heavy losses, as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates continued to sap appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency retreated after briefly climbing toward the $70,000 level over the weekend. Bitcoin was last …

Bitcoin fell again on Monday, extending a prolonged downturn after cryptocurrency markets recorded four consecutive weeks of heavy losses, as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates continued to sap appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency retreated after briefly climbing toward the $70,000 level over the weekend. Bitcoin was last …

Gold prices fell below key technical levels in Asian trade on Monday, while silver posted sharper losses, as investors remained cautious amid lingering uncertainty over the U.S. interest rate outlook following mixed inflation data. Precious metal markets continued to experience heightened volatility after a period of sharp swings over the …

Last week brought a surge of economic data that served as a vital stress test for the U.S. economy. It revealed a complex landscape where anxiety over Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rising, yet underlying economic fundamentals remain stronger than anticipated. While waves of market volatility—particularly in the tech sector—test investor …

On a charged Friday, February 13, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a series of fiery statements revealing the Trump administration’s bold strategies on fraud prevention, trade adjustments, currency reform, and reshaping relations with Beijing. Speaking live on CNBC, Bessent painted a picture of a resilient U.S. economy navigating …

In February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual benchmark revision, and the findings shocked markets. The update revealed that the American economy had added 900,000 fewer jobs in 2025 than previously reported. This was not a minor correction—it fundamentally reshaped the narrative of labor market …