Economic Report

The US dollar hits multi-day high on inflation shock. Rising 0.43%, to 98.313, the dollar strengthened sharply, reaching its highest level in several days as stronger-than-expected inflation data reshaped expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move. The currency index tracking the dollar against major peers climbed on the back of …

Key Takeaways Crude rockets higher: Brent crude rose 2.9% to $107.17 per barrel, while WTI advanced 3.3% to $101.35 — extending Monday’s near 3% gains. Trump’s stark warning: The president said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after rejecting Tehran’s response as “a piece of garbage.” War return weighed: …

Key Takeaways Futures retreat: S&P 500 futures fell 0.1% to 7,427.0, Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.3%, while Dow futures held flat. Record close achieved: The S&P 500 closed at an all-time peak of 7,412.87, with the Nasdaq Composite at 26,274.13 and Dow at 49,704.34. Chip rally cooling: Strength in chipmaking …

Key Takeaways Modest gain: Bitcoin rose 0.5% to $81,276.1, holding within a tight trading band. Weekend peak fades: The crypto had touched $82,000 over the weekend before trimming gains on U.S.-Iran tensions. More military options weighed: Reports show Trump is considering additional military action against Iran, though a decision this …

Key Takeaways War on the table: Trump is more seriously considering resuming major combat operations against Iran, per a CNN report citing sources familiar with the matter. Patience wearing thin: The president has grown impatient with the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Fractured Iran leadership: Trump sees Iranian …

Key Takeaways Broad sell-off: The Stoxx 600 fell 1.2%, Germany’s DAX dropped 1.4%, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 shed 1.1%, and France’s CAC 40 slid 1.1%. Trump’s grim warning: The president said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on “massive life support.” Verbal blast continues: Trump called Iran’s counteroffer “unacceptable” and “a piece …

Key Takeaways Mixed gold action: Spot gold edged down 0.1% to $4,729.18 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures gained 0.2% to $4,738.00. Modest Monday gain: The yellow metal rose 0.4% in the previous session. Trump’s harsh words: The president called Iran’s response a “piece of garbage” and said the ceasefire …

Key Takeaways Crude advances: Brent oil futures rose 0.8% to $105.01 per barrel, while WTI gained 1.1% to $99.16 — building on Monday’s 3% jump. Trump’s blunt warning: The president said the Iran ceasefire is “on life support” and called Tehran’s response “a piece of garbage.” Iran defiant: Tehran said …

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Gold prices continued climbing on Monday, holding firmly above the $4,730 level as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions and growing uncertainty surrounding the global economy.The precious metal gained more than 4% over the past five trading sessions, reinforcing its position as one of the strongest-performing safe-haven assets of the …