Daily Economic Reports

Oil prices soared on Monday, reaching their highest levels since January, as the U.S. joined Israel in launching attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, stoking fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose by $1.92, or 2.49%, to $78.93 a barrel at 0117 GMT. U.S. West Texas …

Gold prices fell slightly on Monday amid increasing demand for the U.S. dollar, triggered by the U.S. attack on key nuclear facilities in Iran, which marked an escalation in the Middle Eastern conflict. At 01:08 ET (05:08 GMT), spot gold was down 0.2% at $3,360.11 per ounce, and gold futures …

The S&P 500 declined by around 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.09%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.59%. U.S. equity indices gave up early-session gains in the week’s final trading day, pressured by weakness in semiconductor stocks. The pullback came after The Wall Street Journal reported …

The Middle East conflict intensified on June 12, 2025, when Israel launched airstrikes on Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility, targeting military leaders. Iran retaliated swiftly, leading to a cycle of strikes that damaged government, health, and civilian infrastructure, with casualties on both sides. Iran’s refusal to halt its nuclear program, …

The artificial intelligence (AI) sector continues to drive market momentum, with notable earnings results capturing investor attention. Advanced Energy Industries reported a remarkable 112% earnings per share (EPS) increase to $1.23 in its latest quarter, reversing a six-quarter decline. This surge, driven by demand in data center and semiconductor equipment …

The euro has carved out a modest edge against the US dollar, finding support near the 1.1535 mark, up +0.36%, as markets steer across a complex interplay of geopolitical and economic signals. A softer US dollar, reflected in the Dollar Index (DXY) slipping below 99.00 to around 98.65, underscores a …

Silver (XAG/USD) has declined for three consecutive days, down over -0.90%, driven by a reduction in safe-haven demand following recent geopolitical developments. US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week period before deciding on potential US intervention in the Iran–Israel conflict has eased the risk premium that previously bolstered precious …

The Japanese Yen continues to slide against the US Dollar, even as Japan’s inflation data comes in hotter than expected. The USD/JPY pair has climbed to a three-week high near 146.00, poised for a weekly gain of about 1.2%. This trend raises questions about the forces driving the Yen’s weakness …

Gold (XAU/USD) hovers around $3,368, reflecting a pullback from its weekly high of $3,452. Despite short-term pressures, the metal’s medium-term outlook remains robust, driven by persistent geopolitical risks and strong central bank demand. This analysis explores the factors shaping gold’s price action, the broader macroeconomic context, and technical levels to …

Bitcoin fell slightly on Friday, continuing its trend of moderate losses for the second consecutive week, while broader crypto markets showed little movement. Despite an improvement in broader risk appetite following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to delay a decision on U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, the world’s largest …