Economic Report

Gold prices shattered records on Thursday, April 10, 2025, surging beyond $3,170 per troy ounce to trade above $3,160, fueled by a potent mix of safe-haven demand and macroeconomic uncertainty. The precious metal’s relentless climb reflects investors’ growing unease over an intensifying US-China trade war, a weakening US dollar, and …

Liquidity, the lifeblood of financial markets, has been a focal point for investors and analysts on Wall Street, particularly after turbulent periods marked by crises and volatility. In recent months, the narrative around liquidity in U.S. stocks and bonds has shifted, with signs of recovery tempered by underlying concerns. Analysts …

President Donald Trump’s bold tariff overhaul, unveiled on April 10, 2025, has ignited a global economic uproar, slashing country-specific duties to a universal 10% for most trade partners while hammering China with a colossal 125% tariff—pushing the total rate to 145% when combined with a prior 20% fentanyl-related levy. This …

Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, giving back much of the previous session’s rebound, as fears of a prolonged U.S.-China trade war resurfaced and weak inflation data from China deepened concerns over global demand. As of 07:55 ET (11:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) dropped 2.8% to $63.62 per …

European equity markets surged on Thursday, joining a global relief rally after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day delay on most of his planned reciprocal tariffs. However, sentiment remained cautious as Trump simultaneously hiked duties on Chinese imports to 125%, signaling continued tension between the world’s two largest economies. …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is holding its ground near the 103 mark in Wednesday’s trading session, attempting to recover from a recent dip below 102.00 sparked by dovish Federal Reserve commentary. A modest bounce followed the release of the Fed’s March meeting minutes, which revealed policymakers grappling with “difficult …

. The intensifying trade war between the United States and China has reached a critical juncture, with the U.S. Treasury Secretary announcing that “everything is on the table,” including the potential removal of Chinese companies from American stock exchanges. This bold consideration comes as both nations ramp up economic defenses, …

The U.S. economy may be bracing for a challenging period, with the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes revealing growing concerns about rising inflation and sluggish growth. Held in March 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting painted a cautious picture, as policymakers grappled with an uncertain economic outlook and …

The financial world is buzzing with anticipation as the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s March 18-19 monetary policy meeting are slated for release this Wednesday at 6:00 PM GMT. At that gathering, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opted to keep the federal funds rate steady at 4.25%-4.50%, signaling a …

The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have sparked serious concerns from leading financial institutions, with Fitch Ratings and Goldman Sachs issuing stark warnings about the potential economic fallout from new U.S. tariffs. As the world’s two largest economies lock horns over trade policies, these institutions highlight …