Economic Report

US equities continued their upward trajectory, climbing for the eighth time in nine sessions as investors increasingly looked past geopolitical shocks and refocused on corporate performance. Even with ongoing concerns tied to energy routes and regional instability, markets showed surprising resilience, steadily recovering losses triggered by the recent escalation in …

The Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting on April 28–29, 2026 is widely expected to deliver a unanimous decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%. Market pricing shows an overwhelming probability—above 97%—that no adjustment will be made, reflecting near-total consensus that the Fed remains in a holding pattern.The decision comes …

Artificial intelligence stocks in 2026 are no longer rising as a single unified trade. The sector has clearly split into winners and losers, as investors become more selective about where long-term value will actually emerge. The AI narrative is still strong, but the broad-based rally has faded into a more …

The US Treasury market — often viewed as the ultimate barometer of global financial health — is sending a powerful and uneasy message. Recent movements in government bond yields reveal a market struggling to make sense of a world shaped by persistent inflation, geopolitical tension, and an increasingly cautious central …

Crude oil prices surged dramatically in the latest trading session, breaking back above the psychologically critical $100-per-barrel threshold for the first time in months. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jumped nearly 7% to settle around $102.37 a barrel, while the international benchmark Brent crude climbed a comparable 7.3% to top $101 …

Key Takeaways: Futures deeply in the red: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones futures slumped early Monday following the collapse of high-stakes U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations. Hormuz blockade triggers oil spike: A targeted U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ships and ports has sent Brent crude racing back above the $100-a-barrel …

Key Takeaways: Futures slide across the board: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones futures fell sharply following the complete breakdown of U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend. Targeted naval blockade: The U.S. military is set to enforce a blockade on Iranian ships and ports starting Monday morning, sending Brent …

Key Takeaways: Blockade takes effect: U.S. Central Command officially initiated a maritime blockade in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea at 1400 GMT on Monday. Severe penalties for non-compliance: Unauthorized vessels entering or exiting the blockaded zone face immediate interception, diversion, or capture, regardless of the flag they …

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin slides back toward $71,000 as weekend U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks break down, erasing last week’s politically driven gains. Geopolitical risks mount with Washington set to enforce a targeted naval blockade of Iranian ports, threatening global shipping and stoking inflation fears. Bhutan heavily reduces its crypto footprint, selling off …

Key Takeaways: Futures slide across the board: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones futures fell sharply following a complete breakdown in U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend. Targeted naval blockade: The U.S. military will enforce a blockade on Iranian ships and ports starting Monday morning, sending Brent crude racing …