Economic Report

Oil prices fell sharply in Asian trade on Monday as reports of renewed talks between the United States and Iran eased geopolitical concerns, prompting traders to unwind recent long positions after last week’s strong rally. Brent crude futures for April delivery dropped 3.3% to $67.07 a barrel by 20:31 ET …

European stocks traded lower on Monday, pressured by a sharp selloff in precious metals that unsettled investors at the start of a busy week featuring major corporate earnings, central bank meetings, and key economic data. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.5%, and …

Bitcoin traded near its weakest level since April on Monday after a sharp weekend sell-off dragged prices toward the $75,000 mark, as heavy liquidations in leveraged positions and mounting macro uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was down 2.3% at $77,133.4 by 21:25 ET (02:25 GMT), …

Gold prices fell sharply on Monday, extending steep losses from the previous session as investors locked in profits and reassessed the outlook for U.S. monetary policy following President Donald Trump’s nomination of a new Federal Reserve Chair. Spot gold dropped as much as 5% to $4,586.16 per ounce, while April …

A Calm Decision Meets an Uncalm Market: The Federal Reserve opened 2026 by holding interest rates steady, exactly as markets expected after three consecutive rate cuts late last year. Yet what followed was anything but calm. The Fed’s pause, combined with growing uncertainty around its future leadership, landed in markets …

White House Signals a Clear Monetary DirectionThe White House has moved to clarify its vision for the next phase of U.S. monetary leadership, signaling strong support for Kevin Warsh. The message coming from Washington reflects a desire for faster confirmation and a clearer alignment between fiscal discipline and monetary policy, …

Silver Breaks First… and Breaks HardMarkets did not unravel quietly. Silver cracked first—and it cracked loudly. After a powerful run to record territory, the metal reversed sharply, unleashing a wave of profit-taking that tore through momentum-driven trades. What had looked like unstoppable strength suddenly turned into a reminder of how …

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged well into next year, as momentum for further hikes in 2026 fades. Economists widely agree that the deposit rate will remain steady at 2% when the Governing Council convenes in Frankfurt on February 4–5. Inflation Nudges Higher, But …

White House Pushes Forward as Jerome Powell Era Nears Its EndPresident Donald Trump has signaled a decisive move toward reshaping Federal Reserve leadership, with the White House openly backing Kevin Warsh as its preferred choice to succeed Jerome Powell. The message from the administration is clear: it wants a swift …

Oil prices fell on Friday after the Donald Trump administration moved to ease some sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector, although crude was still on track for hefty monthly gains driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and supply disruption fears. By 08:55 ET (13:55 GMT), Brent futures for March delivery were down …