Economic Report

Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Tuesday, inching back toward record highs as heightened geopolitical tensions following a U.S. operation in Venezuela fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,458.20 an ounce by 01:22 ET (06:22 GMT), while U.S. gold futures climbed 0.4% to …

The U.S. Dollar’s early-year rally hit a significant roadblock this week as a combination of cooling American industrial data and a resurgence in Japanese bond markets forced a sharp reversal. While the greenback initially found support as a safe haven following the dramatic military developments in South America, that momentum …

Venezuela commands the global energy throne, holding the largest strategic oil vault on the planet. With proven reserves of approximately 303 billion barrels, this geological empire accounts for nearly 20% of the world’s total oil wealth, comfortably outstripping energy titans like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq.Yet, as of early 2026, …

European stock markets marked a historic milestone during the first full trading week of 2026, as the STOXX Europe 600 shattered its resistance level to close at an all-time high. The rally was primarily catalyzed by a surge in defense-linked equities following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, a move …

British equities surged to unprecedented heights during the first full week of trading in 2026, as the FTSE 100 shattered the psychological resistance level of 10,000 points to close at a fresh record high. The rally was fueled by a massive rotation into mining and defense stocks, triggered by seismic …

The U.S. government has opened the door for a massive overhaul of Venezuela’s energy industry following the recent dramatic shift in the country’s leadership. Officials are signaling a bold vision to transform the nation’s crumbling oil fields into a global powerhouse once again, inviting top energy firms to lead a …

Bitcoin edged higher on Monday, tracking a broader rebound in technology stocks, although gains remained limited as investors weighed geopolitical uncertainty following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1.1% to $92,264.5 by 01:33 ET (06:33 GMT). Broader crypto markets also moved modestly higher, mirroring strength …

Oil prices fell in European trading on Monday after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend and signaled plans to assume control of the country’s governance and key energy assets, raising expectations of higher future crude supply. Brent crude futures slipped 0.9% to $60.20 a barrel …

Gold prices jumped in Asian trading on Monday after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, triggering a sharp increase in safe-haven buying as investors reacted to rising geopolitical uncertainty. Spot gold climbed 2.2% to $4,422.92 an ounce by 01:41 ET (06:41 GMT), …

Asian stock markets surged on Monday, opening the first full trading week of the new year on a firm footing as technology and semiconductor shares extended their powerful year-end rally. Wall Street ended last week mixed, and U.S. stock futures traded mostly steady during Asian hours, with slight gains in …