Economic Report

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Thursday, extending the prior session’s rebound after President Donald Trump announced a framework for a deal over Greenland and withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on several European countries. By 05:15 ET, Dow Jones Futures rose 195 points, or 0.4%, S&P 500 Futures gained …

Bitcoin edged slightly higher on Thursday but failed to reclaim the $90,000 level, even as easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Europe lifted global markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading flat at $90,001.7 by 01:19 ET, lagging far behind the strong rally seen in equities, particularly technology …

Gold prices surged to fresh all time highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, edging closer to the $4,900 an ounce mark as escalating tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland rattled global markets and reignited demand for safe havens. Spot gold jumped 2.3% to $4,872.13 an ounce, after …

Oil prices ended Wednesday higher, supported by optimism over tightening global supply after production was temporarily halted at two major oilfields in Kazakhstan and as Venezuela’s export recovery continued to lag. Brent crude settled up 32 cents, or 0.5%, at $65.24 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 26 …

Prices Consolidate After Four-Day Rally: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude traded largely flat during Asian hours on Thursday, hovering around $60.50–$60.60 per barrel after posting gains for four consecutive sessions. The recent rally has stalled as concerns over ample global supply offset pockets of bullish momentum.IEA Flags Supply-Demand ImbalanceDownside risks …

Yen Lacks Direction Ahead of Key Policy EventThe Japanese Yen (JPY) moved within a tight range against the US Dollar during Thursday’s Asian session, as traders remained cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate decision due on Friday. Conflicting fundamental signals kept market participants on the sidelines, …

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde abruptly left a high‑profile dinner at the World Economic Forum in Davos during a speech by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that sharply criticized Europe’s economic policies and competitiveness. The private, invitation‑only event, hosted by a leading global investor, was reportedly cut short with …

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday, stabilizing after the previous session’s sharp selloff, as investors braced for President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. By 05:15 ET, Dow Jones Futures were up 46 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 0.2%, and Nasdaq …

Bitcoin fell below key technical levels on Wednesday, as rising geopolitical risks tied to the U.S.-Greenland dispute and mounting concerns over Japan’s fiscal outlook curbed appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 1.2% to $89,801 by 01:10 ET, hovering near its weakest levels of the year. The move …

Oil prices eased on Wednesday as expectations of a rise in U.S. crude inventories outweighed supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and renewed geopolitical tensions linked to U.S. tariff threats over Greenland. Brent futures fell 0.9% to $64.37 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate declined 0.7% to $59.92 by mid-morning in …