Economic Report

Global energy markets are under renewed strain as the war with Iran continues to disrupt supply routes and unsettle traders. Crude oil prices climbed sharply, with West Texas Intermediate trading near $97.8 a barrel, up more than 3% in a single day. Brent crude also advanced above $104, reflecting the …

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest interest rate decision tomorrow, marking the final policy move before the current chair’s term concludes in mid-May. Markets widely expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, reflecting caution in the face of persistent inflation and …

The Euro staged a modest recovery against the US Dollar on Tuesday, as traders adjusted positions ahead of the upcoming policy decision from the Federal Reserve. After slipping earlier in the session, the single currency managed to regain some ground, reflecting a pause in Dollar momentum rather than a decisive …

The Announcement That Stunned ViennaNobody saw it coming — at least not like this. On Tuesday, as OPEC delegates were preparing to gather in Vienna for yet another round of production talks, the United Arab Emirates dropped a bombshell: it was leaving. After nearly six decades of membership in the …

Gold prices slipped to their lowest level in nearly a month, reflecting the combined pressure of a stronger US Dollar and persistent inflation concerns driven by elevated Oil prices. The metal traded around $4,571, marking a decline of more than 2% in a single session, as investors remained cautious amid …

Key Takeaways Mixed futures: S&P 500 futures fell 0.6%, Nasdaq 100 futures slid 1.2%, while Dow futures rose 0.3% as markets digested fresh headwinds. Trump rebuffs Iran offer: The president is reportedly displeased with Tehran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while postponing nuclear talks — a deal-breaker given …

Key Takeaways Renewed pullback: Bitcoin slid 1.1% to $76,919.8 after another failed breakout attempt, having briefly jumped above $79,000 on Monday before encountering profit-taking. Oil pressure intensifies: Brent crude near $110 per barrel — driven by the Hormuz standoff — is fueling inflation fears and sapping risk appetite. Trump skeptical …

Key Takeaways Rates on hold, but barely: The BOJ kept its overnight call rate at 0.75%, though the decision was split — three of nine board members pushed for an immediate hike. Hawkish outlook: The central bank pledged to “continue to raise the policy interest rate” amid mounting inflationary pressures. …

Key Takeaways Prices push higher: Brent crude rose 1% to $109.34 per barrel, while WTI gained 0.9% to $97.28 — extending Monday’s 2-3% surge. Trump rejects Iran’s offer: Reports from the Wall Street Journal and Reuters reveal the president and his team are skeptical of Iran’s proposal to reopen Hormuz, …

Strong Quarterly Performance Surprises Wall StreetProcter & Gamble delivered a solid financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, exceeding Wall Street expectations on both earnings and revenue. The results were driven by a notable return to volume growth, marking the first expansion in sales volumes over the …