Economic Report

U.S. stock index futures extended their losses early Wednesday, reflecting mounting investor anxiety over the state of the U.S. economy, the implications of fresh trade frictions, and uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed tax legislation. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures dropped 265 points, or 0.2%, while S&P …

Bitcoin extended its rally on Wednesday, inching closer to its all-time high after the U.S. Senate made key progress on the GENIUS Act, a landmark piece of legislation designed to establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. The leading cryptocurrency rose 1.4% to $107,595.50 as of 01:42 ET (05:42 GMT), …

European equity markets retreated slightly on Wednesday, as hopes for a near-term resolution to the war in Ukraine dimmed and U.K. inflation data came in hotter than expected, clouding the outlook for future rate cuts from the Bank of England. By 03:02 ET (07:02 GMT), the DAX index in Germany …

Gold prices advanced in Asian trade on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions surged following reports of a potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. A weaker U.S. dollar and persistent concerns over fiscal and trade uncertainty also supported renewed safe-haven demand, helping gold recover part of last week’s losses. Spot gold …

Gold has demonstrated a remarkable rally, pushing towards multi-day highs near the $3,290 mark per troy ounce and re-establishing its role as a premier safe-haven asset. This surge comes amidst a confluence of factors, including a recent US credit downgrade, persistent geopolitical tensions, and shifting global monetary policy. Concurrently, West …

Interviewed by Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the most prominent event in global markets: the downgrade of the United States’ credit rating. This downgrade, closely linked to rising U.S. debt levels, has raised numerous questions …

A transformative vision for national security is unfolding with the detailed revelation of the “Golden Dome,” an ambitious hemispheric missile shield aiming to redefine America’s defensive capabilities. President Donald Trump has championed this initiative, announcing initial funding and a designated leader, Space Force General Michael Guetlein, to spearhead its realization. …

Gold prices have seen a notable ascent, driven by a weakening US Dollar and heightened demand for safe-haven assets amidst growing fiscal uncertainty. This movement underscores gold’s traditional role as a reliable store of value in turbulent economic times.The recent downgrade of US sovereign debt by Moody’s has amplified concerns …

A recently established trade truce between the United States and China faces an immediate challenge following a US industry warning against the use of certain Chinese-made chips, particularly those from Huawei. This development has drawn strong condemnation from Beijing, which views the warning as a direct undermining of the preliminary …

U.S. Treasury yields are climbing, fueled by a seismic shift in how global credit agencies view American sovereign debt. This isn’t just a technical market adjustment; it’s a profound signal from the financial world about the nation’s fiscal health, challenging long-held assumptions of unparalleled stability. The recent downgrade by Moody’s …