Economic Report

The euro fell to its weakest level in nearly two months on Thursday as the powerful aftershocks of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting continued to ripple through global currency markets. Investors increasingly shifted toward the U.S. dollar after policymakers signaled that interest rates could remain elevated for longer, reinforcing …

A Diplomatic Breakthrough Sends Energy Traders Scrambling: Global oil markets reacted sharply as the newly announced U.S.–Iran agreement moved from speculation to reality, triggering a broad reassessment of energy supply expectations. Long before the formal signing, traders had begun pricing in the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough, leading to a …

The landscape of the semiconductor industry is undergoing a radical transformation, reshaping the balance of power in the global market. Following a series of significant challenges, Intel appears to be on a path toward an extraordinary resurgence, bolstered by high-level political intervention and expectations of massive strategic partnerships that could …

Key Takeaways Spot gold recovers modestly: Rose 0.3% to $4,269.42 per ounce after Wednesday’s 1.7% decline. Gold futures slip: U.S. gold futures fell 2.1% to $4,288.72 — reflecting persistent rate hike concerns in the futures market. Iran MOU the support: The 14-point memorandum begins a 60-day negotiation period with toll-free …

Key Takeaways BoE holds at 3.75%: The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep rates unchanged — as widely expected. Energy the central concern: The BoE acknowledged global energy prices have fallen since the last meeting but warned they “remain higher than pre-conflict and have continued to be volatile.” Iran …

Key Takeaways Versailles signing: Trump signed the MOU with Iran during a dinner at France’s Versailles palace — an unexpected venue ahead of the planned Switzerland ceremony. Iranian president also signs: Masoud Pezeshkian signed on behalf of Tehran, per IRNA images; both sides also completed electronic signatures. Switzerland ceremony status …

Key Takeaways Bitcoin reverses: The world’s largest crypto fell 2.8% to $63,964.6, giving back a bulk of its recent recovery gains. Fed the culprit: The central bank held rates but showed a growing number of policymakers considering a 2026 hike — spooking risk assets. December hike now priced in: Investors …

Key Takeaways Stoxx 600 opens lower: The pan-European index dipped 0.2%; FTSE 100 fell 0.5%, while DAX bucked the trend with a 0.3% gain. CAC 40, MIB, IBEX flat: The initial peace deal euphoria has fully collided with Fed hawkishness. Fed reality check: The central bank held rates but signaled …

Key Takeaways Gold futures slip: U.S. gold futures fell 1.3% to $4,325.97 — a divergence reflecting futures market positioning ahead of the MOU signing. Iran MOU details revealed: The 14-point memorandum begins a 60-day negotiation period; toll-free Hormuz passage begins immediately, with full capacity restored within 30 days. Energy shock …

Key Takeaways Five-day losing streak: Brent fell 0.9% to $78.23 per barrel, while WTI slipped 1.2% to $75.16 — both at their lowest since March 2. 10% crash in two sessions: The pace of the selloff underscores how dramatically market sentiment has shifted. Iran deal the driver: The MOU paves …