Economic Report

The Canadian Dollar found itself caught between two powerful forces on Monday — a weakening US Dollar on one side, and a sharp pullback in crude oil prices on the other. After making notable gains earlier in the session, the Loonie gave back much of its advance as oil prices …

It was a Monday that could have gone either way for the crypto market. With oil prices spiking to multi-year highs, global stock markets wobbling, and the Middle East conflict continuing to dominate headlines, digital assets could easily have been swept up in the panic. Instead, Bitcoin chose a different …

Global currency markets are feeling the strain of a rapidly escalating Middle East conflict, with the US Dollar edging higher against the Japanese Yen as surging oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty reshape investor sentiment. The USD/JPY pair traded around 158.10 on Monday, up modestly on the day, as traders weighed …

The outbreak of war involving Iran in 2026 has immediately reshaped global investment landscapes. For investors, the conflict highlights both acute short-term shocks and potential long-term structural risks, particularly in energy markets, regional equities, and capital allocation. While consumers may experience rising costs and inflationary pressures, the dominant concern for …

Global oil prices are climbing sharply while stock markets plunge as the conflict in the Gulf escalates. Finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) are set to hold an emergency meeting to discuss a coordinated release of strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize markets and curb inflation. The meeting, scheduled …

Global markets are facing a complicated mix of economic and geopolitical pressures as weak U.S. employment data collides with surging oil prices driven by tensions in the Middle East. The combination is creating a difficult challenge for policymakers while also reshaping currency and commodity markets.A Weak Jobs Report Raises ConcernsRecent …

Oil prices could rise well above $130 per barrel if disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue, according to Morgan Stanley strategist Martijn Rats, who warned that significantly higher prices may be needed to curb global demand. The warning comes as markets grapple with a major supply shock …

U.S. stock index futures dropped sharply on Monday as escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices well above $100 a barrel, raising fears that higher energy costs could weigh heavily on the U.S. economy. By 06:15 ET (10:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell more than 540 points, or …

European stocks dropped sharply on Monday, hitting their lowest level in more than two months as surging oil prices and escalating conflict in the Middle East intensified fears of rising inflation and economic uncertainty. The pan-European benchmark index declined 2.34% to 585.08 points by 08:10 GMT, marking its third consecutive …

Gold prices declined on Monday but remained well above key levels as investors balanced safe-haven demand against a stronger U.S. dollar and surging oil prices following an escalation in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. By 02:40 ET (06:40 GMT), spot gold fell 1% to $5,117.82 per …