Economic Report

Gold surged to unprecedented territory, breaking decisively above the $5,100 per ounce mark as a wave of geopolitical tension and financial uncertainty swept through global markets. The precious metal’s rally reflects a powerful shift in investor behavior, with capital flowing rapidly toward safe-haven assets amid fears of political escalation, trade …

The U.S. dollar slipped to its lowest level in four months, as a mix of political uncertainty, trade tensions, and shifting policy expectations weighed heavily on the currency. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major currencies, posted its sharpest decline in months, reflecting growing unease …

WTI crude extended its decline on Tuesday, slipping to $60.64 per barrel, down 1.06%, as fresh supply concerns and broader risk caution outweighed lingering geopolitical support. The move reflects a market increasingly sensitive to returning production and hesitant to price in upside ahead of key policy signals from OPEC+.At the …

Gold extended its historic rally on Monday, surging beyond the $5,100 mark as investors and central banks rushed into safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical risks and heightened market volatility linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies. Spot gold climbed 2.2% to $5,091.61 an ounce by midday in Europe, after touching …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday as investors prepared for a pivotal week dominated by the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, major corporate earnings, and rising geopolitical uncertainty. Dow Jones futures slipped 0.1%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures underperformed with a 0.3% decline. Wall Street …

Bitcoin traded close to one-month lows on Monday, extending last week’s sharp losses as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and after heavy liquidations rippled through leveraged crypto markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.2% to $80,185 by early European trading. Bitcoin is down more than …

Oil prices held near recent highs on Monday after last week’s sharp gains, as markets balanced rising geopolitical tensions against lingering concerns of a potential global supply glut. Brent crude slipped 0.1% to $65.84 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate eased 0.1% to $61.03. Both benchmarks had jumped more …

Gold surged past the landmark $5,000-per-ounce level on Monday, extending a historic rally as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and renewed trade tensions. Spot gold jumped 1.5% to $5,058.09 an ounce by early European trade, after touching a fresh all-time high of $5,092.71. U.S. gold futures …

Last week witnessed significant developments on the geopolitical front, alongside key indicators of U.S. economic performance and notable updates from the Davos Economic Forum. At the start of the week, financial markets were dominated by concerns over geopolitical tensions, particularly the renewed fears of a trade dispute between the United …

Alphabet heads into its fourth quarter earnings report with momentum firmly on its side, but also with rising expectations that leave little room for disappointment. After a year of strong stock performance, investors are looking for reassurance that growth in advertising and cloud services can continue into 2026, even as …