Economic Report

During a public meeting with Ireland’s Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, United States President Donald Trump addressed a range of topics, including trade policies, international relations, and economic strategies. His remarks reflected his characteristic approach to addressing contentious issues, particularly in the realm of trade.President Trump criticized the European Union (EU) …

The US Dollar remained surprisingly stable on Wednesday, defying expectations of a significant drop following the release of February’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). While the data revealed a slower pace of inflation than anticipated, traders appeared to largely shrug off the news, maintaining the dollar’s position in the mid-103.00 range …

On March 12, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor, Tiff Macklem, addressed the central bank’s policy direction during a press conference following the decision to lower its policy rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 2.75%. Governor Macklem also responded to questions from the media, elaborating on the …

In a whirlwind of announcements, former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred both domestic and international attention. Within hours of declaring on his Truth Social account a plan to impose a 50% double tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, Trump appeared to backtrack. Facing pressure from market reactions and his …

Tuesday saw no relief for the US Dollar as it continued to face significant downward pressure, with its value plunging to levels not seen since early October. The Greenback’s decline comes amid mounting concerns over tariffs and fears of a potential US economic slowdown.On Wednesday, March 12, the US Dollar …

Crude oil prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar, but gains were restrained by persistent concerns about a U.S. economic slowdown and the impact of escalating tariffs on global trade.Brent crude futures settled 28 cents, or 0.4%, higher at $69.56 a barrel after dipping to $68.63 …

Trade Tensions Force Bank of Canada to Consider Deeper Rate CutsThe Bank of Canada is facing mounting pressure to aggressively lower its policy interest rate in response to escalating trade tensions with the United States. Economists widely anticipate the central bank will initiate a series of cuts, potentially starting with …

Tesla’s stock experienced a significant 15% drop, triggering a response from US President Donald Trump. While Trump attributed the decline to a “radical left” boycott against Elon Musk, financial analysts pointed to concerns over Tesla’s production targets, declining sales, and the broader economic impact of Trump’s own tariff policies.   …

Market attention is shifting towards key economic data releases, with Japanese GDP and US jobs figures taking center stage. The US Dollar (USD) showed signs of recovery on Monday, partially reversing recent losses fueled by tariff concerns and economic uncertainty. The USD Index (DXY) regained the 104.00 level, although it …

The EUR/USD pair has exhibited notable strength, climbing to near 1.0850 as the US Dollar faces mounting pressure amid growing concerns over the US economic outlook. This surge comes as investors grapple with the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies, which are increasingly perceived as a …