Economic Report

Key Takeaways Broad-based rally: The Stoxx 600 jumped 1.2%, with Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC 40 each adding 1.2%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 led with a 1.3% gain. Trump’s diplomatic U-turn: The president halted “Project Freedom” — the operation to reopen Hormuz by force — citing “great progress” toward a …

Key Takeaways Operation halted: Trump announced the U.S. will pause “Project Freedom,” its operation to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Deal “close”: The president said “great progress” has been made toward a “complete and final agreement” with Iran. Blockade remains: Despite the pause, the U.S. naval blockade …

Key Takeaways Gold rallies: Spot gold jumped 1.8% to $4,637.14/oz, while U.S. gold futures for June climbed 1.7% to $4,647.31. Building momentum: The yellow metal had already gained nearly 1% in the previous session. Trump’s diplomatic pivot: The president announced a pause to “Project Freedom” and said a deal with …

Key Takeaways Crude extends losses: Brent oil futures fell 1.2% to $108.60 per barrel, while WTI dropped 1.4% to $100.88 — extending Tuesday’s 4% slide. Project Freedom paused: Trump announced the operation to restore Hormuz shipping will be temporarily halted as diplomatic talks progress. Blockade stays: Despite the pause, Trump …

Bitcoin staged a powerful recovery this week after a volatile start to the year, climbing back above the $81,000 level and reigniting optimism across the cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest digital asset is now up more than 2% on the day, over 5% for the week, and more than 21% …

Investors Seek Safety Amid Economic UncertaintyGlobal currency markets traded cautiously as the US Dollar remained firm, supported by resilient American economic data and renewed safe-haven demand linked to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Investors continued balancing optimism surrounding the US economy against fears that escalating global tensions could trigger …

Advanced Micro Devices delivered a powerful first-quarter performance that reignited investor excitement around the artificial intelligence sector and strengthened confidence in the broader semiconductor industry. The company posted stronger-than-expected revenue and earnings, fueled by surging demand for AI infrastructure, data-center processors, and high-performance computing systems.Revenue climbed to more than $10 …

Gold Prices Recover After Recent LossesGold prices moved higher on Tuesday after hopes for a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran helped calm investor fears and improve confidence across global markets.The precious metal bounced back after falling to its lowest level in nearly a month, as investors returned …

Oil prices fell sharply as a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East continued to hold, helping calm geopolitical fears that had rattled global energy markets in recent weeks. US crude futures for June dropped more than 4%, while gasoline prices also declined as investors reacted to signs of improving diplomatic …

US stocks staged a strong rebound on Tuesday as easing oil prices and another wave of upbeat corporate earnings reignited investor confidence across Wall Street, pushing major indexes sharply higher despite lingering tensions in the Middle East.The rally helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average climb back above the psychologically important …