Economic Report

It was a week full of significant events that influenced the movement of asset prices in global financial markets, including political developments such as the US-Iran peace agreement, alongside other factors related to monetary policy and additional market drivers, which we review in this weekly summary. Peace in the Middle …

SpaceX has achieved an extraordinary milestone, skyrocketing to become the fifth most valuable company in the world and surpassing global titans such as Amazon. This rapid ascension, occurring within just three days of trading, defies conventional market wisdom, where such dramatic leaps typically require years to materialize. Engines of OptimismThis …

The week ending June 19, 2026, was a testament to the volatility that characterizes modern global markets. A convergence of massive capital shifts and decisive shifts in monetary policy has forced investors to rethink their strategies, testing the financial system’s ability to absorb competing liquidity demands.The SpaceX Effect: A Drain …

A Safe-Haven Currency Takes a Different PathThe Swiss Franc ended the week among the weakest major currencies, with the USD/CHF exchange rate reaching fresh yearly highs. While some market participants linked the decline to improving global sentiment and easing geopolitical concerns, the Franc’s weakness reflects a broader shift in Switzerland’s …

Oil Prices Slide as Supply Concerns Return and Global Markets Face Oversupply RisksCrude Heads for Weekly Losses Amid Rising Supply PressureOil prices are heading toward a sharp weekly decline as markets focus on the possibility of a growing supply surplus. Despite prices stabilizing near recent levels at the end of …

The British Pound regained some ground on Friday after falling to a three-month low, as slower holiday trading reduced the momentum behind the US Dollar’s recent rally. Despite the rebound, Sterling remains under pressure and is heading toward a weekly decline amid ongoing market uncertainty.The GBP/USD pair moved higher during …

Key Takeaways Friday’s U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva were postponed after VP JD Vance scrapped his trip. Brent crude held steady near $80, up 0.31% on the day, as supply fears eased. Strait of Hormuz traffic is recovering, with 18 transits on June 17–18 — the highest of the conflict. …

Key Takeaways USD/JPY hit 161.8, closing in on 1986 levels, with traders watching for possible Japanese intervention. The dollar index gained 1% this week to a 13-month high after the Fed flagged a likely rate hike by year-end. Suspended U.S.-Iran talks added safe-haven demand for the dollar. The euro and …

Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell 2% to $62,687.6, on track for a 2.8% weekly loss. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a sixth straight week of outflows, though the pace is slowing. U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland were called off after Iran skipped sending a delegation and VP JD Vance withdrew. Ether, XRP, Solana, …

Key Takeaways The STOXX 600 rose 0.2%, with the DAX up 0.4%, CAC 40 up 0.3%, and FTSE 100 up 0.1%. Europe is on track for a second straight weekly gain, though a modest 0.6% trails Asia’s 1%+ rallies. A hawkish Fed surprise has markets pricing an 80% chance of …