Economic Report

Markets drifted cautiously on Wednesday, caught in a holding pattern ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while a sharp surge in oil prices injected fresh tension into an already fragile landscape.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.57%, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq barely moving, down 0.11% and 0.04%. …

Key Takeaways Steady but stuck: Bitcoin held near $77,000, last trading 0.5% higher at $76,614, as investors await the Fed verdict. Technical ceiling: IG analysts identify the $78,000-$79,500 zone as a stubborn resistance barrier, with profit-taking repeatedly capping advances. Range-bound pattern: Sharp rallies followed by consolidation phases reflect a market …

Key Takeaways Bullion under pressure: Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,593.04 per ounce, while gold futures eased 0.1% to $4,606.31 — both near one-month lows. Dollar steals the show: Safe-haven buyers have flocked to the greenback rather than gold amid the Iran war uncertainty. Mixed metals picture: Spot silver rose …

Key Takeaways Strategic shift: Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran, opting for sustained economic pressure over renewed military strikes or rushed diplomacy. Calculated bet: The administration views a long blockade as less risky than either resuming large-scale bombing or pursuing a rapid diplomatic exit, …

Key Takeaways Mixed open across Europe: The Stoxx 600 rose 0.2%, Germany’s DAX gained 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 edged up 0.1%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1%. Adidas dazzles: Shares jumped over 7% after better-than-expected first-quarter operating profit despite a “very volatile and heavily discounted” retail environment. UBS surges: …

Key Takeaways Sharp acceleration: Australian CPI surged to 4.6% in March, up dramatically from 3.7% in the prior quarter, though slightly below the 4.8% forecast. Monthly record: CPI jumped 1.1% month-on-month — the largest monthly increase since the series began in 2017, driven primarily by soaring transportation costs. Fuel the …

Key Takeaways Prices steady near highs: Brent crude rose 0.2% to $111.51 per barrel, while WTI eased 0.3% to $99.63 — both still hovering near their strongest levels since late March after Tuesday’s 3%+ surge. Extended blockade ahead: A WSJ report says Trump has instructed aides to prepare for a …

After weeks of relentless optimism, U.S. markets finally cooled on Tuesday, signaling that the honeymoon phase for technology stocks may be over—at least for now. A sharp drop in artificial intelligence shares and a renewed surge in oil prices combined to stall Wall Street’s record-setting rally, reminding investors that even …

Global energy markets are under renewed strain as the war with Iran continues to disrupt supply routes and unsettle traders. Crude oil prices climbed sharply, with West Texas Intermediate trading near $97.8 a barrel, up more than 3% in a single day. Brent crude also advanced above $104, reflecting the …

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest interest rate decision tomorrow, marking the final policy move before the current chair’s term concludes in mid-May. Markets widely expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, reflecting caution in the face of persistent inflation and …