Economic Report

Gold’s Trajectory Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and FOMC MinutesGold prices have recently retreated from a peak of $2,947.06, reached during European trading hours, but remain elevated above $2,920. This movement occurs against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and anticipation for the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes from …

U.S. Federal Reserve officials remain divided on the potential inflationary impact of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, but growing concerns are emerging regarding their effects on supply chains, public expectations, and pricing dynamics. As the scope of the administration’s trade policies expands, policymakers are reassessing the broader economic risks associated …

U.S. stock futures turned lower on Wednesday, erasing earlier gains as investors assessed geopolitical risks, trade uncertainties, and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Market Snapshot (as of 11:17 GMT): Dow futures fell 66 points (-0.2%). S&P 500 futures declined 6 points (-0.1%). Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 11 points (-0.1%). …

Market dynamics are expected to be influenced by a series of crucial events on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Among these are a speech by the U.S. President, building permits data, and the release of the FOMC meeting minutes, all of which will be closely watched by investors and analysts.This week, …

The US dollar has strengthened, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) surpassing the 107.00 mark. This surge is largely attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions stemming from the slow progress in US-Russia discussions concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The lack of any tangible breakthroughs in these talks has heightened uncertainty …

In recent days, the U.S. administration has signed an order on reciprocal tariffs shortly after imposing new duties on aluminum and steel. These measures aim to reshape the nation’s trade policy using tariffs, a favored economic tool of the administration.Latest Developments: While the administration has temporarily paused the planned 25% …

US Dollar turned lower last week after the strong bad effect of Trump’s trade rhetoric faded to some extent. The currency also missed the opportunity to make use of the testimony of Fed’s chief Jerome Powell against the Senate. Recent inflation and spending data played a role in dollar weakness …

Gold prices experienced renewed volatility, after struggling to hold above $2,900, but eventually the precious metal retreated to $ 2,880.38, down -1.61% at the time of writing. The precious metal is facing pressure as weak U.S. consumer data heightened economic concerns. Retail sales figures released Friday revealed a sharp 0.9% …

U.S. stocks continue to rise, benefiting from some factors available in the markets, most notably economic data and some factors related to the trade policies of the Trump administration. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to 44,609 points after giving up 100 points, or 0.3%. But the S&P 500 index …

The British Pound has rallied against the US Dollar, surpassing the 1.2600 mark. This surge is primarily attributed to unexpectedly weak US retail sales data, which suggests a pullback in consumer spending. The Pound’s upward momentum has also been bolstered by positive UK economic indicators. US Retail Sales DisappointUS retail …