Economic Report

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday, as expected, as policymakers grapple with persistent inflation and rising global risks linked to the Middle East conflict. The central bank lifted its benchmark rate to 4.1%, marking its second rate hike in 2026 following …

Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Tuesday, recovering from the previous session’s sharp losses as concerns over supply disruptions from the U.S.–Israel war with Iran continued to dominate market sentiment. By 00:58 ET (04:58 GMT), Brent crude futures rose 2.8% to $103.01 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

The global economy stands at a critical crossroads. While growth is slowing in several major economies, inflationary pressures remain persistent, placing central banks in a delicate balancing act. In this complex landscape, markets are closely watching the decisions of the world’s leading monetary authorities, choices that could shape the economic …

U.S. stocks kicked off the week with strong gains after a sharp drop in oil prices eased pressure on global markets. The rally marked the best performance for Wall Street since the conflict with Iran began, as investors welcomed a temporary cooling in energy prices that had recently fueled fears …

Global oil prices fell sharply as new signals suggested that some shipments may once again be passing through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a prolonged disruption to one of the world’s most critical energy routes. The decline offered a brief moment of relief to global markets after weeks …

The Swiss franc strengthened against the US dollar on Monday as the greenback eased from recent highs, bringing a pause to the dollar’s recent rally. The move allowed the USD/CHF pair to edge lower after several days of gains, as investors shifted their attention to upcoming policy decisions from major …

The euro is staging a steady comeback against the US dollar, approaching the 1.1500 mark as markets await pivotal signals from both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. Rising oil costs and ongoing geopolitical tensions are keeping inflation risks high, making this week’s central bank guidance crucial for …

A sudden shutdown of key energy facilities in Qatar has raised fresh concerns across the global technology industry after military strikes linked to the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict forced a halt in major industrial operations. The disruption has affected roughly 30% of the world’s helium supply, sending prices higher for a …

U.S. stock futures moved higher on Monday as investors assessed the continuing U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran, which has now entered its third week. By 07:07 ET (11:07 GMT), Dow Jones futures rose 225 points (0.5%), S&P 500 futures gained 46 points (0.7%), and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 198 points …

Bitcoin climbed above the $74,000 level on Monday, reaching its highest point in roughly six weeks as a wave of short liquidations fueled a sharp rebound in the cryptocurrency market. By 02:21 ET (06:21 GMT), the world’s largest cryptocurrency was up 3.4% at $73,892.4, after earlier touching an intraday high …