Economic Report

U.S. stock futures jumped Monday after the Senate cleared a key procedural hurdle toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, lifting risk appetite at the start of a data-light week. By 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 230 points (0.5%), S&P 500 futures gained 66 …

European equities climbed Monday, mirroring a brighter global tone as signs emerged that the historic U.S. government shutdown could soon end. The STOXX 600 rose 1.1% to 571.27 by 09:12 GMT, rebounding from a three-week low, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 also up more than 1.1%. The bounce …

Oil prices edged higher Monday, supported by signs the U.S. government shutdown could soon end—potentially improving demand in the world’s largest crude consumer—while persistent supply concerns capped the move. By 07:51 GMT, Brent was up $0.39 (+0.61%) at $64.02/bbl and WTI gained $0.43 (+0.72%) to $60.18/bbl. The bid followed a …

Bitcoin advanced Monday, extending a weekend rebound as signs of progress toward ending the U.S. government shutdown nudged investors back into risk. The largest cryptocurrency rose 4.3% to $106,330 by 00:06 ET (05:06 GMT), clawing back a portion of steep losses from October and early November. The up-move follows last …

Asian equities opened the week on uneven footing Monday, with Japan and South Korea leading gains on a rebound in semiconductor and AI-adjacent names, while Chinese benchmarks underperformed even after a marginally better inflation print. Regional sentiment also drew support from U.S. equity futures—S&P 500 contracts rose about 0.6%—on reports …

The defining characteristic of the current market environment is not a single economic shock, but the strategic paralysis induced by Washington’s political gridlock. The longest government shutdown in US history is not just an inconvenience; it is a data blackout that has created a void of crucial economic indicators—including the …

The global oil market is caught in a fascinating tug-of-war, with powerful, opposing forces dictating price action. On one side, fundamental supply concerns signal an imminent glut, while on the other, relentless geopolitical friction provides an ever-present, volatile floor. This dynamic tension, visible in the mixed price signals of recent …

The longest government shutdown in history just weaponized 40 of America’s busiest airports. On Friday, November 7, the FAA began slicing flight schedules by 4 %, heading to 10 % next week and—according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy—possibly 20 % if Democrats don’t blink before Thanksgiving. The question isn’t whether …

The Dollar’s Dramatic Flip: Global Crises Put US Currency on EdgeThe US Dollar recently experienced a sharp, whiplash moment. After flexing its muscles for five days, seemingly emboldened by the central bank’s tough talk, that strength vanished immediately when new economic figures suggested a slowdown. This sudden reversal—a five-day “party” …

The Euro (EUR) has recently shown a noticeable rebound against the US Dollar (USD), pushing the EUR/USD pair to its highest point in a week and approaching a critical resistance level around 1.1600. After a slide to multi-month lows, this renewed strength is a significant development, but its context warrants …