Economic Report

The global economic narrative is dominated by a high-stakes question: can the Federal Reserve navigate a soft landing? The data presents a contradictory picture. On one hand, the U.S. labor market is showing clear signs of cooling, with recent reports indicating softer job gains and a rise in initial jobless …

President Donald Trump has reignited the debate over corporate financial reporting, advocating for an end to mandatory quarterly earnings reports in favor of a semi-annual schedule. The proposal, which was made public on social media, calls on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make this significant change. According to …

Crude oil prices are currently locked in a persistent trading range, a reflection of the significant and often conflicting forces at play. Despite geopolitical tensions that suggest prices should be rising, the market remains skeptical. For instance, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is trading around $63.27 per barrel, showing a …

Euro has been on a strong upward trajectory against the U.S. Dollar, with the EUR/USD pair now trading above 1.1760. This rally comes as the U.S. currency faces broad-based pressure, driven by overwhelming market expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at its upcoming meeting. This dynamic reflects …

The Countdown to the Fed’s Decision Gold’s recent surge has propelled it to a new all-time high, with prices trading above $3,680 and setting sights on the $3,700 mark. This impressive rally is fueled by a confluence of factors, but its sustainability hinges on one key event: the upcoming Federal …

The EUR/CHF exchange rate, trading around 0.9350, has recently rebounded from its lowest point since early August. This modest recovery follows a week where the euro found some support from hawkish commentary from the European Central Bank (ECB) and fresh data highlighting deepening disinflation in Switzerland. This divergence in economic …

Bullion Market Steadies Close to All-Time Peak Gold prices were largely unchanged on Monday, consolidating near record highs as traders awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later this week. At 12:00 GMT, spot gold traded flat at $3,643.30 per ounce, holding near last week’s record high of …

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Meeting The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Monday, with investors closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, which is set to shape currency markets as the final quarter of 2025 approaches. At 08:10 GMT, the Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against six major peers—was …

Bitcoin Extends Modest Gains Bitcoin rose slightly in Asian trade on Monday, supported by firm expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was up 0.7% at $116,527.3 by 06:01 GMT, extending last week’s gains of nearly 5%. Despite the upward momentum, …

The British Pound has been trading cautiously, held back by persistent concerns over the health of the UK’s labor market. With key employment data set for release next week, the pound’s volatility is expected to increase. The currency’s performance hinges on whether the new data confirms a sharper-than-expected cooling of …