Economic Report

U.S. stock futures pointed lower on Wednesday, with investors closely watching escalating tensions in the Middle East following an Iranian missile attack on Israel. The potential for retaliatory strikes and disruption to oil supply has spooked markets, while futures for major indices show modest declines. 1. Futures Slide on Middle …

European stock markets opened cautiously higher on Wednesday as investors remained wary of escalating tensions in the Middle East while turning their attention to upcoming employment data from the Eurozone. Markets Show Cautious OptimismDespite concerns over geopolitical risks, major European indices displayed modest gains: Germany’s DAX rose by 0.1%France’s CAC …

Oil prices rose by more than 4% to about $75 a barrel on Tuesday. So far, oil prices rose by more than 4% as escalation has intensified between Israel and Iran.Amid this geopolitical scene, the risk of a jump in oil prices that could trigger another global inflation shock appeared …

Expectations that rate reductions will accelerate after October might weaken the euro and the yields on government bonds. For the final two ECB meetings in 2024, the Eurozone money markets are pricing in 51 basis points of rate reductions. On October 17, investors are placing more and more bets that …

For the second day in a row, the price of gold declines as month-end flows favor the US dollar despite declining US Treasury yields. However, September is expected to be the strongest month for the golden metal since March 2024, when prices increased by more than 9%. Monthly gains of …

The USD/JPY pair has been rising since the start of the American trading session in the currency market, driven by the increase in US Treasury yields. This is due to the positive relationship between the pair and the yields on these government bonds, highlighting the weakness of the Japanese yen.US …

Last week, risk assets and gold emerged as the clear winners over the dollar in the financial markets race. This was fueled by recent economic data releases from the United States, which reinforced the perception of price stability and strengthened the likelihood of continued interest rate cuts by the Federal …

The Greenback navigated quite a bearish session on Thursday, giving away a big chunk of Wednesday’s gains despite higher yields and amidst a persistently firm sentiment in the risk-associated universe. The value of the US Dollar decreased significantly, which was good for riskier investments. The main focus will be on …

The latest decisions taken by Beijing to revitalize the Chinese economy are having a noteworthy impact on the international market. China’s economy, the second largest worldwide, has a lot of ramifications, particularly for Western businesses who have a lot of exposure to the area. Let’s examine how this stimulus can …

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Thursday as traders awaited more speeches from key Federal Reserve policymakers, following a sharp rally in the previous session. The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was down 0.1% to 100.565 as of 04:40 ET (08:40 GMT). …