Economic Report

Gold’s relentless climb has propelled it to unprecedented heights, reaching a record peak. However, this impressive rally has also triggered overbought conditions, raising the specter of a potential pullback. While the long-term bullish trend remains intact, traders are now closely monitoring key support levels for signs of a potential correction. …

BoE will likely decide to cut interest rates for the third time since the pandemic, with a 0.25 percentage point (25 basis point) reduction expected at its February meeting. This would lower the base rate from 4.75%. Easing inflation, slow economic growth, and a softening labor market support this move.The …

US stock index futures declined on Wednesday, dragged down by weak earnings from Alphabet and renewed US-China trade tensions. Stock Futures Performance (06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT) Dow Jones Futures: ↓ 80 points (-0.2%) S&P 500 Futures: ↓ 30 points (-0.5%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: ↓ 195 points (-0.9%) On Tuesday, …

Dow Jones PerformanceThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is comfortably hovering around the 44,450 mark on Tuesday. Despite persistent trade tensions with China, the market has adjusted to the expected tariff breaks.Trade Tensions and Tariff SuspensionPresident Donald Trump has once again delayed nearly all of his recent trade war tariffs, …

The US dollar weakened further on Tuesday as markets reacted to US tariff announcements and potential Chinese retaliation. Here’s a market overview for Wednesday, February 5th:US Dollar Index (DXY): The dollar index remained above 108.00 due to tariff concerns and rising US yields, failing to mount a recovery. Key US …

Euro Gains Momentum, Eyes Key ResistanceThe euro (EUR) has gained ground against the US dollar (USD) on Tuesday, rising to 1.0335 and demonstrating renewed bullish momentum. A key development has been the pair’s decisive break above the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 1.0360. This level had previously acted as …

On February 4, 2025, oil prices saw a notable increase as the markets grappled with President Trump’s escalated “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran. Brent crude prices climbed to $76.34 per barrel, marking a 0.50% rise, while WTI’s earlier loss decreased to a mere 0.31% drop, settling at $72.93 per barrel.Trump’s …

US job openings decreased to 7.6 million in December, according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This figure fell short of the 8 million forecast and followed 8.15 million openings in November. The BLS also reported that hires and …

The U.S. dollar held firm on Tuesday as investors viewed President Donald Trump’s tariff threats primarily as a negotiating tactic rather than an immediate escalation of trade hostilities. This assessment followed Trump’s decision to suspend planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada, a move that provided temporary relief to markets. However, …

US Dollar Strength, Jobs Data, and Fed Speakers in Focus The US dollar (USD) began the week with renewed strength, driven by market reactions to recently implemented US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. This week’s economic calendar features key US labor market data releases and public appearances by Federal …