Economic Report

Bitcoin traded largely flat near the $67,000 mark during Asian hours on Thursday, as investors digested stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data that reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up 0.4% at $67,102.8, remaining capped below the key $70,000 level. Trading activity was …

The U.K. economy expanded only modestly in the final month of 2025, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England will remain under pressure to continue easing monetary policy as the new year unfolds. Data released on Thursday showed that gross domestic product grew by just 0.1% in December, marking a …

Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in South Korea where shares surged to record highs on strong gains in chipmakers. Japanese equities, meanwhile, traded flat after touching a fresh all-time peak above the 58,000 mark, as optimism surrounding the so-called “Takaichi trade” began …

Recent discussions about Kevin Warsh’s potential nomination to chair the Federal Reserve focused on more than politics. Warsh’s experience spans the 2006–2011 period, during the global financial crisis. At that time, the Fed deployed large-scale quantitative easing (QE) to stabilize markets. Warsh criticized QE, warning of potential inflation, though it …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) continues to hover above the historic 50,000 mark, closing today at 50,133.72, down just 54 points or 0.11%. On the surface, this appears as a minor pullback in an otherwise impressive climb. Over the past year, the index has gained nearly 13%, and over …

The Iran–United States tensions have returned to the center of global attention, creating a delicate balance between diplomatic engagement and geopolitical pressure. Recent developments reflect an environment where negotiations remain open but fragile, with both sides signaling willingness to continue talks while maintaining firm political positions. This dual dynamic has …

The European Parliament has cleared the way for a renewed trade arrangement with the United States after months of political tension and uncertainty, signaling a cautious return to cooperation between two of the world’s largest economic partners. The updated framework reflects a compromise designed to protect European markets while keeping …

U.S. stock futures pointed to a solid start on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected employment data signaled resilience in the world’s largest economy, prompting investors to reassess the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, comfortably beating economists’ expectations for a 70,000 increase, while the …

The U.S. economy added significantly more jobs than expected in January, offering fresh evidence that the labor market is stabilizing after a prolonged period of weakness—an outcome likely to influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions later this year. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 last month, well above economists’ forecasts of …

OPEC on Wednesday projected a decline in global demand for crude from the wider OPEC+ producer group in the second quarter of the year, pointing to a softer seasonal outlook as producers weigh their next supply moves. According to OPEC’s latest monthly oil report, world demand for OPEC+ crude is …