Economic Report

European stocks opened higher on Friday, with market sentiment buoyed by the prospect of de-escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The DAX index in Germany gained 0.2%, the CAC 40 in France climbed 0.3%, and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. rose 0.1% as investors cheered the confirmation of a high-stakes meeting. …

Bitcoin struggled for direction on Thursday, remaining stuck within a narrow range as renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and cautious investor sentiment kept crypto markets subdued. The world’s largest cryptocurrency edged up 0.8% to $108,918.2 by 06:06 GMT, extending its recovery from earlier lows near $103,000 this month, but still trapped …

European equities climbed modestly on Thursday, supported by strong performances in the energy sector and a raft of corporate earnings, even as investors weighed the implications of U.S. sanctions on Russia and renewed U.S.–China trade tensions. At 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the …

Most Asian stock markets extended losses on Thursday, dragged down by renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and profit-taking following recent rallies in Japan and South Korea. By mid-morning, Japan’s Nikkei 225 had fallen 1.5%, while China’s CSI 300 dropped 0.6% and the Shanghai Composite slipped 0.7%, leading the regional downturn. U.S. …

U.S. Treasury yields showed mixed movements on Wednesday, reflecting investor caution and uncertainty ahead of the delayed Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, now scheduled for Friday. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell slightly to 3.951%, while the 2-year note dropped to 3.442%. In contrast, the 30-year Treasury yield remained …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil have both seen a notable rebound, recovering from recent multi-month lows as traders respond to an unexpected drop in US inventories. WTI edged higher to around $59.29 per barrel, marking a near 3% gain, while Brent rose to $63.34 per barrel, signaling …

Oil prices advanced for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by optimism surrounding potential progress in U.S. trade negotiations with China and India and signs of tightening supply. By 12:11 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 1.9% to $62.50 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 2% …

U.S. stock index futures were largely unchanged early Wednesday, as investors digested a fresh wave of corporate earnings, including results from Netflix, while awaiting key inflation data later in the week. At 10:00 GMT, Dow Jones Futures rose 0.1% (17 points), S&P 500 Futures gained 0.1% (4 points), and Nasdaq …

European equities traded mostly lower on Wednesday, weighed down by fading hopes for a Ukraine peace deal and cautious corporate sentiment, though U.K. shares found some support from stable inflation data that may ease pressure on the Bank of England. At 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 …

Netflix unveiled its third-quarter 2025 financial results on October 21, emphasizing revenue growth after ceasing regular subscriber reporting earlier this year. The streaming giant posted adjusted earnings per share of $5.87, falling short of both Wall Street expectations and its own projections, while revenue reached $11.51 billion, aligning precisely with …