Economic Report

Markets are easing into the new week with a calm tone, helped by a US market holiday that has reduced early trading activity. European stocks are edging higher, while gold is hovering near recent highs after softer inflation data in the United States reduced the urgency for safe-haven assets. On …

Gold dipped nearly 1% on Monday, retreating below the $5,000 mark, as the US Dollar regained strength during a quiet trading session. With US markets closed for Presidents’ Day and China observing its New Year holiday, liquidity remained thin, amplifying price swings. At the time of writing, gold (XAU/USD) traded …

The sixty second Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15, 2026, unfolded amid unprecedented global uncertainty. The ongoing war in Ukraine, rising transatlantic tensions, and intensifying economic rivalry with China created a backdrop for discussions that extended far beyond traditional security concerns. While the conference traditionally focuses on …

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is hovering near a crucial juncture as markets prepare for the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes on February 18, 2026. After a volatile start to the year, the index is testing the psychological 97.00 level, leaving traders to anticipate whether it …

From early 2025 through February 16, 2026, U.S. trade policy entered one of its most aggressive and fast-moving phases in decades. Under President Donald Trump, tariffs were no longer just a defensive economic tool, but a central negotiating weapon used to pressure partners, reshape supply chains, and extract concessions. What …

The British pound struggled to find clear direction on Monday against both the U.S. dollar and the euro, as investors remained cautious ahead of a crucial slate of UK economic data later this week that could determine the path of future interest rate cuts by the Bank of England. Sterling …

Some of the world’s most valuable technology companies have suffered steep market value losses this year, marking a sharp reversal after years of outsized gains driven by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence. Investors are increasingly questioning whether massive AI-related spending will deliver returns strong enough to justify previously stretched valuations. Microsoft …

European equity markets ticked higher on Monday, supported by a broadly positive earnings season, although trading volumes remained subdued due to public holidays in Asia and the United States. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 advanced 0.2%, …

Bitcoin fell again on Monday, extending a prolonged downturn after cryptocurrency markets recorded four consecutive weeks of heavy losses, as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates continued to sap appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency retreated after briefly climbing toward the $70,000 level over the weekend. Bitcoin was last …

Bitcoin fell again on Monday, extending a prolonged downturn after cryptocurrency markets recorded four consecutive weeks of heavy losses, as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates continued to sap appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency retreated after briefly climbing toward the $70,000 level over the weekend. Bitcoin was last …