Economic Report

Investors are closely awaiting the release of the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes as markets search for clues about the future path of US interest rates amid rising inflation concerns and mounting economic uncertainty. The minutes from the Fed’s April policy meeting are expected to reveal how deeply divided policymakers …

Silver prices staged a strong comeback on Wednesday as investors rushed back into precious metals following a retreat in US Treasury yields and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.The metal rebounded sharply after suffering heavy losses in the previous session, with renewed safe-haven demand helping push prices higher as …

The Bank of England has raised fresh concerns about the strength of the UK economy after Governor Andrew Bailey signaled that growth and labor market conditions are beginning to weaken.Speaking on Wednesday, Bailey said tighter financial conditions are giving the central bank additional time to decide whether interest rates need …

Key Takeaways Futures climb: Dow futures rose 0.5%, S&P 500 futures added 0.6%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.9%. Bond sell-off pauses: Treasury yields slipped marginally after the 30-year hit levels unseen since the global financial crisis. BCA Research’s view: “Long-term inflation expectations remain anchored, but the near-term inflation path …

Key Takeaways Dollar at 6-week peak: The DXY rose 0.1% to 99.42, with the euro slipping 0.1% to $1.1595 and the pound flat at $1.3390. Well above pre-war levels: The greenback remains significantly elevated since the U.S.-Israel assault began in late February. Energy exporter shield: Investors view the U.S. as …

Key Takeaways Bitcoin edges up: The world’s largest crypto rose 0.4% to $77,175.4 after dipping near $76,000 at the start of the week. Off last week’s highs: Bitcoin has lost momentum after touching $82,000+ last week. Trump’s “very quickly”: The president said the Iran war could end rapidly if negotiations …

Key Takeaways Gold slips: Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,468.64 per ounce, while gold futures dropped 0.3% to $4,470.95. Near weakest since April: Prices remain close to their lowest levels since early April. Global inflation wave: A string of strong inflation readings worldwide reflects the Iran war’s energy shock. Hawkish …

Key Takeaways Broad sell-off: Japan’s Nikkei fell 1.5%, TOPIX slipped 1.7%, KOSPI dropped 2.5%+, and Hang Seng declined 1.1%. Samsung collapses: Shares reversed early gains to fall more than 4% after labor negotiations broke down. Strike confirmed: Samsung’s union said it will go ahead with its planned strike starting Thursday, …

Key Takeaways Modest pullback: Brent crude fell 0.4% to $110.87 per barrel, while WTI dropped 0.3% to $98.87 — both extending Tuesday’s 1% declines. Trump’s optimism: The president told lawmakers the Iran war could end “very quickly.” Vance joins in: Vice President JD Vance said Tehran wants to make a …

Gold prices came under intense pressure on Tuesday, falling to their lowest levels in nearly seven weeks as investors continued to flee non-yielding assets amid rising global bond yields and mounting expectations of tighter monetary policy.The sharp decline came as the US dollar strengthened to a six-week high, fueled by …