Economic Report

The latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve paints a picture of an economy moving with caution, as wage growth continues at only a modest pace across most regions. The report—released eight times a year to summarize real-time economic conditions—indicates that slow wage gains have contributed to further moderation in …

Oil prices advanced as fresh US stockpile data signaled tighter supply conditions, giving energy markets a decisive boost after a period of volatility. Investors interpreted the decline in inventories as evidence of steady demand across the American economy, strengthening expectations that consumption will remain resilient through the end of the …

The Japanese Yen remained on the defensive on Wednesday, even as the US Dollar softened across global currency markets. The Dollar–Yen pair held its ground, reflecting a mix of shifting interest-rate expectations in the United States and persistent uncertainty surrounding Japan’s monetary outlook.Traders continued to build expectations that the Federal …

The latest billion-dollar moves in the food sector are sending shockwaves through global markets, with one headline deal standing out: a $1.2 billion merger designed to take A Paradise public. The transaction adds fresh momentum to a sector already racing through rapid consolidation, prompting investors to reassess opportunities far beyond …

On 26 November 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Autumn Budget 2025 to Parliament, aiming to bridge a fiscal gap estimated at £20–30 billion amid slowing economic growth and elevated inflation. The budget, featuring tax hikes totaling £26 billion—including a three-year freeze on personal tax thresholds, increased National Insurance …

U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday, building on a week of solid gains as investors moved into the holiday period with renewed confidence. Major indexes rose for a fourth consecutive session, supported by strong momentum in big-cap technology shares and optimism surrounding monetary policy decisions expected in the coming weeks.The Dow …

Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Wednesday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar and growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. Haven demand also remained firm despite a broader risk-on rally across global markets. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,166.13 an ounce, while February …

The U.S. dollar inched higher on Wednesday, stabilizing after its steepest daily decline in nearly three weeks, as traders continued to position for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December, while sterling held firm ahead of the U.K. Autumn Budget. By 03:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the …

Oil prices rose modestly on Wednesday after sliding to a one-month low in the previous session, though expectations of a growing supply glut and progress toward a Russia-Ukraine peace deal kept gains limited. Brent crude futures gained 28 cents (0.45%) to $62.76 a barrel by 07:08 GMT, while U.S. West …

Most Asian equities advanced sharply on Wednesday as markets priced in a higher probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December, with technology shares leading gains after rebounding from recent declines. Regional bourses took a positive lead from Wall Street, where a run of middling U.S. …