Economic Report

U.S. stock index futures plunged on Tuesday, as markets reacted sharply to President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping new tariffs on several European countries over his push for U.S. control of Greenland. By 05:25 ET (10:25 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 750 points, or 1.5%, S&P 500 futures …

European shares fell sharply on Tuesday, sinking to their lowest levels in nearly two weeks as investor confidence was shaken by renewed trade fears linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on Greenland. The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped 1.3% by mid-morning, retreating just days after touching a record high. France’s …

Bitcoin extended its recent decline on Tuesday, as mounting geopolitical uncertainty linked to U.S. demands over Greenland pushed investors away from speculative assets and back toward traditional safe havens such as gold. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 1.8% to $90,916.8 by 01:39 ET (06:39 GMT), erasing most of the modest …

The United Kingdom’s labour market showed further signs of cooling in November, with unemployment holding at elevated levels while wage growth eased, strengthening expectations that the Bank of England will continue cutting interest rates in the months ahead. Data released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics showed the …

Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Tuesday, decisively crossing the $4,700-per-ounce mark as markets remained on edge over escalating geopolitical uncertainty tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands regarding Greenland. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,696.07 an ounce, while February futures climbed 0.5% to $4,701.96. …

Global markets are on edge as the week kicks off, with investors reacting to the latest developments in the escalating US–EU trade dispute. Over the weekend, the United States announced a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries, linked to its Greenland acquisition plans. The tariffs are set to …

Global markets are preparing for a busy week where investors will navigate a mix of political signals, critical economic releases, and the intensifying corporate earnings season. The shortened trading week, following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, adds further pressure on market participants to digest these events efficiently. Trump Speech in …

European leaders are moving cautiously but decisively as U.S. President Donald Trump escalates pressure over Greenland, threatening tariffs of up to 25% on European imports. France has called for the EU to activate its Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI), nicknamed the trade “bazooka,” designed to counter foreign economic blackmail. Germany’s Finance Minister …

Trade Policy Uncertainty Weighs on the GreenbackThe Canadian Dollar gained momentum at the start of the week as renewed tariff threats from the United States undermined confidence in the US Dollar. Markets reacted cautiously to President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in trade rhetoric, which revived concerns over a broader and …

Consumer prices in Canada accelerated more than expected in December, rising 2.4% year on year, driven largely by base effects linked to last year’s temporary sales tax break. However, underlying inflation pressures continued to cool, with the Bank of Canada’s preferred core measures easing for a third consecutive month. Economists …