Economic Report

Modest Gains Amid Holiday-Thinned TradingThe EUR/USD pair edged up by 0.18% on Friday, trading at 1.1778, despite thin market liquidity due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday, according to The Independent. The modest gain, which contributed to a weekly increase of 0.53%, came as investors grappled with escalating tensions over …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices hovered near $65.70, down 0.82%, reflecting cautious trading amid U.S. Independence Day market closures. With traders eyeing the OPEC+ meeting on July 5 and the looming July 9 U.S. tariff deadline, WTI remains locked in a tight range. Subdued demand signals and a …

Gold (XAU/USD) climbed above $3,330, driven by a weakening U.S. Dollar and renewed concerns over U.S. fiscal sustainability following the passage of a major tax and spending bill. With U.S. markets closed for Independence Day, tariff uncertainties and the bill’s $3.3 trillion deficit impact have bolstered gold’s safe-haven appeal. The …

The U.S. dollar saw a slight dip on Friday after a brief rally earlier in the week, with attention now shifting toward the July 9 deadline for trade deals. At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, was down …

European stocks ended the week on a negative note, slipping lower on Friday as uncertainty grew over the looming U.S. trade tariffs deadline set by President Donald Trump. With U.S. markets closed for the Independence Day holiday, trading activity was muted, and European investors remained cautious about the potential fallout …

Bitcoin prices steadied on Friday after a sharp reversal of recent gains, as traders focused on the impending rollout of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding interest rate cuts. Despite the earlier optimism, the market remains cautious ahead of the U.S. Independence Day holiday and …

Oil futures fell on Friday as market participants reacted to ongoing geopolitical developments and expectations for increased production by major oil producers. Brent crude futures were down 22 cents, or 0.32%, to $68.58 a barrel by 0445 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 12 cents, or 0.18%, to …

Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses. The precious metal remained on track for a weekly increase, fueled by concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit and impending decisions regarding tariff rates from Washington. Spot Gold rose 0.5% to $3,341.34 an ounce, while …

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. will begin sending out letters to major global economies by Friday, detailing the specific tariff rates their exports will face when entering the U.S. market. The announcement marks a decisive move towards implementing the tariffs after a 90-day pause which …

The US session on July 4, 2025, is expected to be subdued due to the Independence Day holiday, with US markets closed. However, forex and commodity markets remain active, influenced by several key factors. These include stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for June, which showed a gain of 147,000 …