Economic Report

The escalating trade war between the United States and China shows no signs of abating, as President Donald Trump’s recent hints at a softer stance have failed to sway Beijing’s resolute preparations for a prolonged economic standoff. Despite Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent adopting a more conciliatory tone, China …

The Pound Sterling staged a robust recovery against the US Dollar on Thursday, climbing above 1.3300 with a 0.55% gain, as escalating US-China trade tensions rattled investor confidence in the Greenback. China’s demand for a complete rollback of tariffs met firm resistance from US officials, who dismissed unilateral concessions, deepening …

Tariffs are dominating economic discussions, casting a shadow of uncertainty that has stalled many businesses. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently underscored the difficulties companies face as they navigate these trade policies. The prevailing mood indicates firms are reluctant to act decisively, preferring to wait for clearer tariff outcomes. This …

European equity markets edged lower on Thursday as a cautious mood lingered, driven by mixed corporate earnings and uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy toward China. The pan-European STOXX 600 index slipped 0.3% by 07:14 GMT, retracing some of Wednesday’s gains, which had been fueled by a more conciliatory tone from …

Bitcoin prices edged lower on Thursday as traders took profits following a strong rally, though broader optimism around easing trade tensions between the U.S. and key global partners kept overall sentiment upbeat. Bitcoin Falls After Rally The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 1.2% to $92,575.3 by 02:35 ET (06:35 GMT). The …

Gold prices jumped in Asian trading Thursday, rebounding from recent losses as safe-haven appetite strengthened amid renewed tensions between the U.S. and China and a deadly escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Spot Gold surged 1.3% to $3,331.34/oz Gold Futures (June delivery) climbed 1.4% to $3,341.25/oz by 01:37 ET (05:37 GMT) …

Gold prices plummeted by 2.71% on Wednesday, dropping from a daily high of $3,386 to $3,287.94, shedding $91.43. The decline was driven by a surge in risk-on sentiment, fueled by hopes of de-escalating US-China trade tensions and reassuring comments from President Donald Trump about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) struggled to maintain momentum on Wednesday, hovering near 99.50 after relinquishing early gains from Asian trading. A combination of mixed economic data, uncertainty surrounding US trade policies, and a gloomy Federal Reserve Beige Book weighed on the Greenback. The DXY’s failure to sustain a push …

The USD/CAD currency pair is trading steadily around the 1.3800 level during Wednesday’s North American session, posting modest gains after touching a six-month low earlier this week. The pair remains locked in a narrow range, with the Canadian Dollar (CAD) showing little volatility. Traders are sifting through recent economic data …

The British Pound (GBP) faced downward pressure against the US Dollar (USD) this week, slipping below the 1.3300 mark to a four-day low of 1.3230 before recovering slightly to 1.3289, reflecting a 0.28% decline. This movement comes as the US Dollar strengthens, fueled by positive economic data and easing concerns …