Economic Report

The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Thursday, hovering near a four-year low as economic and political uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. By early European trade, the Dollar Index slipped 0.2% to 96.080, remaining close to levels last seen …

European stocks traded in mixed fashion on Thursday, as investors digested a wave of corporate earnings following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. By mid-morning, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.7%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.9% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. The Federal Reserve held …

Gold prices surged to fresh record highs on Thursday, climbing close to the $5,600-an-ounce mark as investors rushed into safe-haven assets following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a new military strike on Iran. Spot gold jumped more than 2% to a record $5,595.41 an ounce, while April …

As of January 29, 2026, the Magnificent Seven’s earnings season is exploding, with hyperscalers dumping billions into AI infrastructure amid scrutiny over returns. Combined 2026 CapEx for Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon could top $470-500B, up from $350B in 2025. Meta crushes estimates, Tesla beats despite declines, Microsoft stumbles on …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized caution as the central bank opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% during its January meeting. Powell made it clear that no rate hike is expected as the next move, underscoring a flexible, data-driven approach rather than a preset path for …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used the post-meeting message to reinforce a strategy of continuity rather than change. By keeping interest rates unchanged, policymakers emphasized that the current stance remains appropriate given the balance of risks facing the economy. The decision reflected confidence in existing policy tools and a reluctance …

PoweKeeps Policy Steady at Start of 2026Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell opened the year by signaling patience, as policymakers left interest rates unchanged at their January meeting. The decision matched market expectations, shifting attention away from the move itself and toward Powell’s message about the economic road ahead.Powell Flags Inflation …

The US central bank left interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its first policy meeting of 2026, opting to keep the benchmark rate within the 3.50%–3.75% range. The decision aligned fully with market expectations and reflected a cautious approach as policymakers assess the balance between slowing economic momentum and …

A Historic Surge for Precious Metals: Gold prices soared to a fresh all-time high on Wednesday, breaking above the $5,300 mark as investors : accelerated their move away from paper currencies and toward hard assets. The rally reflects mounting unease across global markets and a growing preference for assets perceived …

The British Pound has hit a sudden speed bump. After surging to a four-year peak against the US Dollar earlier this week, the currency is retreating as investors pivot their attention toward major central bank decisions. While optimism remains in the air, a “wait-and-see” approach is taking hold of the …