Daily Economic Reports

Key Takeaways Bitcoin slides: The world’s largest crypto fell 1.5% to $76,946.6 — its lowest level since May 1. $80K dream dies: Bitcoin briefly climbed above $80,000 last week but failed to sustain momentum. Oil above $110: Crude prices jumped following UAE drone incidents and stalled Iran diplomacy. Bond sell-off: …

Key Takeaways Modest pullback: The DXY and dollar index futures fell about 0.1% each, after rallying over 1% the prior session. Strong weekly gains intact: The dollar held on to most of last week’s gains as oil and bond yields surged. Iran tensions persist: Reports show the U.S. and Israel …

Key Takeaways Crude surges: Brent oil futures rose 2% to a two-week high of $111.45 per barrel, while WTI gained 2.2% to $103.26. UAE nuclear plant attacked: Drone strikes near the Barakah plant caused a fire, though no direct damage to the main facility. UAE blames Iran: Officials called the …

Key Takeaways 6-week low hit: Spot gold touched $4,480.79/oz before recovering, while gold futures fell 0.5% to $4,540.67/oz. Spot gold dips slightly: Last at $4,538.79 per ounce after a turbulent session. Bond yields explode: U.S. 10-year Treasury yields hit a one-month high, while Japanese 10-year yields surged to a 29-year …

Key Takeaways Broad regional sell-off: Most Asian markets fell Monday, with tech leading losses ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. Nikkei drops 1%: Japan’s index slid, with TOPIX off 0.8%. Hang Seng plunges 1.7%: Hong Kong’s tech sub-index tumbled 2.5%, leading the regional decline. China weakens: CSI 300 fell 1%, Shanghai Composite …

Key Takeaways Trump’s ominous warning: The president declared on Truth Social: “the Clock is Ticking” and “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE” for Iran. War prep advancing: Israel and the U.S. are actively advancing military preparations for coordinated attacks as early as next week, per The Times of Israel. Tuesday Situation …

No other week this year has witnessed such a dense convergence of macroeconomic catalysts as the trading week of May 11–15. The markets faced a perfect storm of prime market movers all at once: crucial inflation prints, production costs, consumer demand metrics, Federal Reserve liquidity shifts, a historic transition in …

US stock index futures moved lower ahead of the trading session, reflecting rising investor caution amid geopolitical uncertainty. Futures linked to major benchmarks declined broadly, signaling weakness across equity markets before the opening bell. Technology and semiconductor-related stocks were among the most affected, extending recent volatility in the sector.Geopolitical Tensions …

The United Arab Emirates is moving to reshape its energy export strategy with the construction of a new major oil pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical and vulnerable shipping chokepoints. The project is designed to significantly increase export capacity and reduce exposure to …

The trade relationship between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, remains under heavy strain despite a temporary and fragile truce. While both sides continue negotiations, deep disagreements over tariffs, technology, and industrial policy keep tensions alive and unresolved. The outcome of this rivalry carries major consequences …