Daily Economic Reports

As the guns of the Middle East conflict continue to echo across global markets, Wall Street is about to face its most consequential reckoning of the year — first-quarter earnings season. Beginning next week with major U.S. bank reports, the results will reveal whether America’s corporate profit engine remains resilient …

Mary Daly has reinforced the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance, emphasizing that interest rates will likely remain unchanged if inflation continues to run above expectations. Her remarks highlight a central bank navigating a complex mix of persistent price pressures and unpredictable geopolitical developments.Daly made it clear that the path forward depends …

U.S. stocks closed the week with solid gains, but the final session revealed a more cautious tone beneath the surface. All three major indexes advanced over the week, with the S&P 500 posting its strongest performance in months. The Nasdaq stood out, extending its rally to an eight-day winning streak, …

Top U.S. officials summoned banking giants to a closed-door session — and the reason was a single AI modelAmerica’s most powerful financial regulators don’t call emergency meetings over minor concerns. When the Treasury Secretary and the Federal Reserve Chair jointly summon the heads of the country’s biggest banks to a …

Johnson & Johnson has been on an impressive run. The healthcare titan’s stock has surged more than 60% over the past year, defying expectations for a mature company and drawing comparisons to high-growth tech names. Investors are now watching closely as the firm prepares to release its first-quarter earnings report, …

Key Takeaways: Dollar retreats from recent highs: The U.S. Dollar Index is on track for a 1.6% weekly decline, marking its sharpest drop since January as safe-haven demand temporarily cools. High-stakes diplomacy: Vice President J.D. Vance is en route to Islamabad for critical weekend ceasefire negotiations with Iranian officials. Geopolitical …

Key Takeaways: Headline inflation leaps: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated to 3.3% year-over-year in March, driven largely by skyrocketing energy costs linked to the ongoing war in Iran. Month-over-month jump: Consumer prices rose by 0.9% from February, reflecting the immediate impact of the geopolitical shock on the energy sector. …

Key Takeaways: Unemployment holds steady: The jobless rate remained unchanged at 6.7%, reflecting continued underutilization in the workforce. Modest job creation: The economy added a net 14,100 jobs, marking the first month of growth this year but failing to meaningfully offset massive losses from January and February. Part-time roles drive …

Key Takeaways: U.S. stock futures remain subdued as a shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire and ongoing strikes in Lebanon test investor optimism. Oil supply chains face severe bottlenecks, with Strait of Hormuz traffic plummeting below 10% of normal capacity amid regional tensions. March CPI data is expected to show a sharp headline …

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin accelerates past $72,000, eyeing a robust 7.3% weekly gain amid renewed risk appetite and quiet optimism surrounding U.S. crypto regulation. Geopolitical tensions dictate market narratives, with U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan hitting roadblocks over conditions involving Lebanon and shipping lanes. Inflation fears loom large, as an expected …