Daily Economic Reports

Silver prices leapt to $90.95 per ounce, a 4.33% gain in a single day, as investors piled into the metal amid easing tariff concerns and ongoing supply shortages. The rally highlights silver’s enduring appeal as both a safe-haven asset and a vital industrial material. From Collapse to Comeback Just weeks …

U.S. stock index futures ticked modestly higher on Wednesday as investors cautiously positioned themselves ahead of a busy earnings slate, headlined by results from artificial intelligence bellwether Nvidia. At 05:20 ET (10:20 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 68 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 10 points, or 0.2%, and …

Bitcoin rose on Wednesday, attracting bargain hunters after steep losses in recent weeks, while a positive overnight session on Wall Street helped improve risk sentiment across digital asset markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 3.2% to $65,102.7 by 01:24 ET (06:24 GMT), after touching a session high of $66,279.4. Earlier …

The U.S. dollar traded slightly lower on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of quarterly earnings from artificial intelligence heavyweight Nvidia, widely seen as a key catalyst for broader market sentiment. By 03:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—was down …

European equities traded modestly higher on Wednesday, supported by improving global risk sentiment as investors digested a heavy slate of major corporate earnings and signs that uncertainty around U.S. trade policy is beginning to stabilize. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and …

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, remaining just below seven-month highs reached earlier this week, as persistent geopolitical risks surrounding the U.S.–Iran standoff outweighed bearish signals from a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed uncertainty over global trade policy. By 22:41 ET (03:41 GMT), Brent crude …

The Rise of ETFs as a Flexible Investment Tool: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a central tool for investors seeking exposure to commodities, energy, agriculture, and digital assets without the need to hold these assets physically. During the week, the ETF market experienced a surge in activity, highlighting new launches, …

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6–3 ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, stating that the law does not authorize the president to …

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) ended Tuesday’s session at 97.83 points, a modest rise of 0.12% compared to the previous close. The index opened at 97.70, dipped to 97.69, and climbed as high as 97.99 before settling just shy of the 98.00 mark. The move …

After a sharp sell-off fueled by worries over artificial intelligence, U.S. tech stocks are showing signs of stabilization. Investors are grappling with a dual narrative: AI as a potential disruptor of traditional jobs versus AI as a growth engine for software and services companies. The market’s rollercoaster reflects both fear …