Daily Economic Reports

The past week in financial markets was particularly significant, as it included the final days of 2025 and the first days of 2026 — a combination that helped shape trends likely to influence both years. In this weekly report, we highlight the key developments that closed out 2025 and those …

Silver prices have entered the new year with renewed strength, rebounding as global risk sentiment softens and investors turn toward traditional safe-haven assets. This recovery comes amid growing uncertainty about global growth, shifting expectations for interest rates, and increasing attention on how long-term technological trends—particularly artificial intelligence—may influence demand for …

A Quiet Opening for a New YearThe Canadian Dollar opened 2026 under mild pressure as global markets slowly returned from the holiday break. Trading was thin and cautious, with investors showing little appetite for bold moves. The currency softened against most major peers, though the decline remained limited and well …

A Choppy Start to the New Year: The first trading session of 2026 opened with a sense of hesitation as major indexes fluctuated following a banner 2025. After three consecutive years of double-digit percentage gains, investors are navigating a landscape defined by technical rotations and shifting political headwinds. While the …

A High-Stakes Game of Musical Chairs: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing a career-defining crossroads. While his term as Chair concludes this May, his legal tenure as a Fed Governor actually extends for another two years. As 2026 kicks off, Wall Street is buzzing with a single question: Will …

The New Gold Standard: A Record-Breaking Year: As we look back at the economic landscape of 2025, one asset stands above the rest. Gold has delivered a staggering 70% return over the past twelve months, fueled by a perfect storm of global instability and shifting financial policies. From the Americas …

The financial world is narrowing its gaze toward a pivotal week of data that could dictate the tempo of the new year. While several global powerhouses are preparing to pull back the curtain on their economic health, all roads eventually lead to the United States. Investors are bracing for a …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on the first trading day of 2026, rebounding after Wall Street slipped in the final sessions of 2025, as improving sentiment and renewed risk appetite lifted equity markets. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all delivered double-digit gains in 2025 — …

Gold prices climbed sharply in European trading on Friday, the first session of 2026, as a softer U.S. dollar and expectations of further interest rate cuts reignited demand for bullion following a year of historic gains. Spot gold rose 1.8% to $4,387.09 an ounce by 05:18 ET (10:18 GMT), while …

Oil prices traded modestly higher on Wednesday but were still heading toward their steepest annual losses since 2020, as persistent concerns over a global supply surplus overshadowed recurring geopolitical tensions that offered only limited, short-lived support. As of 05:30 ET (10:30 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery rose 0.2% …