Economic Report

The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday, pausing after seven consecutive cuts. Policymakers are taking a cautious stance as they await more clarity on the ongoing trade negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the United States, especially as the August 1 tariff …

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, buoyed by optimism surrounding U.S. trade negotiations and a larger-than-expected decline in U.S. crude inventories. As of 0934 GMT, Brent crude futures gained 79 cents, or 1.15%, reaching $69.30 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed 83 cents, …

Composite PMI Falls Below Expectations Amid Trade, Tax, and Wage Pressures The UK economy is facing early signs of stagnation as July’s flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data revealed a decline in business activity at the start of the third quarter of 2025. The composite PMI dropped to 51.0 in …

Gold prices dipped on Thursday, continuing a downward trend following recent highs, as a U.S.-Japan trade deal and strong earnings from tech companies boosted risk appetite, reducing demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Market Overview: Spot gold dropped 0.3% to $3,378.93 an ounce. Gold futures fell 0.4% to $3,384.60/oz. Despite …

Oil prices inched higher during Asian trading on Thursday, with data showing a significant drop in U.S. crude stockpiles providing some support, although concerns over U.S. tariffs and trade negotiations ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline kept investors cautious. Market Overview: Brent Oil Futures for September rose 0.3% to $68.69 …

The cryptocurrency market experienced varied performance on July 23, 2025, with most major assets recording declines. Below is a snapshot of the prices and their daily percentage changes:Bitcoin (BTC): $117,706.94, down 1.42%Ethereum (ETH): $3,551.29, down 4.13%Ripple (XRP): $3.1106, down 12.35%Tether (USDT): $1.0003, up 0.01%Binance Coin (BNB): $760.57, down 2.69%Solana (SOL): …

On July 23, 2025, the United States and Japan announced a historic trade agreement, reshaping their economic partnership and sparking global financial market optimism. This landmark deal, featuring a 15% tariff on Japanese imports and a $550 billion Japanese investment in US infrastructure, has driven the S&P 500 and Nasdaq …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a significant surge on Wednesday, reaching its highest point in five months and approaching new all-time highs. This upswing was fueled by signals from the Trump administration indicating progress on trade agreements, which suggests a potential reduction in tariffs.EU Trade Deal Advances, Counter-Tariff Readiness …

The Euro is regaining its footing against the Swiss Franc, with the EUR/CHF currency pair rebounding to 0.9331 during American trading hours on July 23, 2025, after dipping to an intraday low of 0.9293. This recovery comes as traders adjust their positions ahead of a pivotal European Central Bank (ECB) …

The US Dollar is finding its footing after a turbulent week, as global trade dynamics and political pressures shape market sentiment. On July 23, 2025, the currency stabilized following a sharp three-day decline, buoyed by a landmark $550 billion trade deal with Japan that eased fears of escalating trade wars. …