Economic Report

Oil prices inched higher on Friday, supported by lingering supply concerns, even as the immediate threat of a U.S. military strike against Iran appeared to recede. Brent crude rose 50 cents, or 0.8%, to $64.26 a barrel by 10:00 GMT, putting it on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain. …

Gold prices were largely steady on Friday, hovering just below the record highs reached earlier in the week, as stronger-than-expected U.S. labour data reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts, while easing geopolitical tensions around Iran curbed safe-haven demand. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,608.55 an ounce by 02:11 …

European equities closed the week on a softer footing on Friday, with investors remaining cautious amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty, particularly surrounding the future of Greenland and the stability of transatlantic alliances. By mid-morning in Europe, Germany’s DAX dipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 eased …

In an extraordinary and rare move, top central bankers from around the world issued a joint statement expressing their support for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The declaration comes as Powell faces both a criminal investigation and mounting political pressure from President Donald Trump, who has pushed for his …

Gold dipped slightly to around $4,615 in the latest session, but the move is best seen as a brief pause rather than a retreat. After months of steady gains, investors are taking profits while maintaining confidence in the precious metal’s long-term appeal. Even amid daily fluctuations, gold continues to hover …

Oil prices ended Thursday with a steep decline, snapping a multi-day rally as easing geopolitical tensions and signs of rising supply shifted market sentiment. Crude had climbed to recent highs earlier in the week, fueled by fears of potential disruptions, but those concerns faded quickly as the outlook softened.Political Signals …

European corporations are heading into the latest earnings season under growing pressure, with forecasts pointing to the weakest profit performance in almost two years. Rising geopolitical uncertainty, fragile economic growth, and unresolved trade questions are weighing heavily on expectations for the final quarter of 2025, setting a cautious tone across …

Wall Street endured a volatile session on Thursday, January 15, 2026, as strong corporate earnings clashed with renewed pressure on technology stocks and rising geopolitical unease. Markets opened on a confident footing, lifted by impressive results from major banks and record inflows at asset managers. However, by the closing bell, …

U.S. stocks climbed sharply on Thursday, driven by robust gains in semiconductor companies and encouraging economic data, reflecting investor confidence in the resilience of the American economy. The surge was led by tech firms specializing in advanced chips, fueled by rising demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, while broader …

Bitcoin surged past $96,000 this week, bouncing back after last week’s stumble caused by short-term market jitters and geopolitical uncertainties. The recovery is being fueled by renewed inflows into US-based crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting growing institutional interest and reinforcing a solid price floor.ETF Demand Fuels Price MomentumUS spot Bitcoin …