Economic Report

Recent actions by Beijing targeting foreign cybersecurity vendors have rattled markets, but major U.S. firms maintain their exposure to China is minimal and the broader financial impact appears contained.Industry leaders have been quick to clarify their positions. CrowdStrike emphasized that it has no direct sales, offices, or infrastructure in China, …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday, snapping a two-session losing streak as investors drew cautious optimism from easing geopolitical tensions and a fresh round of major bank earnings. By 05:50 ET, Dow Jones futures were up 60 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 …

Bitcoin rose on Thursday, extending a recent recovery as markets digested developments around a proposed U.S. bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. The world’s largest crypto rebounded from a sluggish start to the year after top corporate holder Strategy disclosed a major purchase this week. Still, Bitcoin …

The U.S. dollar edged higher on Thursday, continuing its rebound from a shaky start to the week as expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts continued to fade. At 03:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose 0.1% to …

The U.K. economy returned to growth in November after a disappointing start to the fourth quarter, although the country’s economic prospects remain uncertain. Data from the Office for National Statistics showed that gross domestic product grew by 0.3% on the month, after contracting by 0.1% in October. On an annual …

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday after the previous session’s sharp rally driven by fears of supply disruptions in Iran, as investors turned their attention to data showing a sizeable build in U.S. crude inventories. Brent futures for March slipped 0.4% to $65.19 a barrel by 01:18 …

The U.S. earnings season accelerated in mid-January as several major banks reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, offering an early test of investor confidence in the financial sector. While the numbers largely exceeded expectations, the market response told a different story. Bank shares fell, dragging broader indexes lower and signaling unease beneath …

A “Clear” Inflation Reading After Months of NoiseAfter months of distorted data caused by last year’s government shutdown, the latest U.S. inflation releases finally offered markets something they had been craving: clarity. December’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and November’s Producer Price Index (PPI) arrived without major surprises, confirming that inflation …

Two Quiet Events, One Shared Risk Foreign exchange markets are keeping a close watch on two Europe-related developments this Wednesday: Poland’s central bank decision and diplomatic talks involving the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. While neither event is expected to trigger dramatic moves on its own, traders see both as …

U.S. retail sales grew more than expected in November, rebounding from a contraction in the previous month and pointing to continued resilience in consumer spending heading into the final stretch of 2025. Retail sales rose 0.6% on a month-on-month basis, exceeding expectations for a 0.5% increase, according to data released …