Daily Economic Reports

Crude oil prices opened the latest trading day under mild pressure, reflecting a market still struggling to find clear direction amid conflicting signals. Early trading showed both U.S. and global benchmarks edging slightly lower, reinforcing the view that oil remains trapped in a narrow range as traders weigh near-term risks …

The latest U.S. inflation data delivered a welcome surprise, showing price pressures easing faster than anticipated in November 2025. Headline inflation rose 2.7% from a year earlier, undershooting expectations, while core inflation—excluding food and energy—slowed to 2.6%, its lowest pace in nearly four years. The figures suggest inflation is continuing …

U.S. markets staged a powerful rebound Thursday, lifted by a cooler‑than‑expected inflation reading and blockbuster earnings from the technology sector. The rally broke a four‑day losing streak and reignited optimism that the Federal Reserve may continue easing interest rates in 2026. Inflation Relief Sparks OptimismThe latest consumer price index showed …

U.S. stock index futures traded higher early Thursday, with Micron’s blowout results and upbeat guidance lifting sentiment ahead of key U.S. CPI inflation data that could shape the market’s rate outlook into 2026. By 05:10 ET, Dow futures added ~60 points (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures rose ~0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 …

Bitcoin ticked modestly higher on Wednesday, trading back above the $88,000 level after earlier losses this week, but upside momentum remained constrained amid sustained outflows from U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded funds and lingering uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate trajectory. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up 1.3% at $88,497 by …

The U.S. dollar traded slightly higher on Thursday, extending recent gains as investors positioned ahead of pivotal U.S. inflation data and a cluster of central bank meetings across Europe and Asia. The Dollar Index rose 0.1% to 98.127 by 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), building on a modest advance in the …

Gold prices edged modestly lower in Asian trading on Thursday, while silver hovered near record highs, as investors paused after a strong rally and awaited key U.S. inflation data alongside a series of pivotal central bank policy decisions. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,334.48 an ounce, while February gold futures …

Global energy markets saw a noticeable uptick in oil prices as rising geopolitical tensions fueled fresh concerns over supply disruptions, particularly in Venezuela and Russia. The renewed uncertainty has injected a risk premium into crude markets, pushing prices higher despite mixed fundamental signals.U.S. benchmark crude gained around 1.4%, adding nearly …

As the European Central Bank (ECB) prepares for its pivotal meeting tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, the narrative in the financial hubs of Frankfurt and Paris has undergone a dramatic reversal. The dominant question is no longer “When is the next cut?” but rather a growing speculation over a potential rate …

The British Pound faced a sharp decline on Wednesday, retreating against the U.S. Dollar as a wave of downbeat economic signals shifted the landscape for the UK economy. With inflation cooling faster than expected, unemployment rising, and national output shrinking, the stage is now set for a major policy shift …