Economic Report

Inflation in the United States appears to be cooling and edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s long-standing target, according to the latest consumer price data. After running hotter through late summer, price pressures eased noticeably in the early fall, offering tentative relief to policymakers, markets, and households alike. Still, gaps …

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, fueled by a surge in technology shares for the second consecutive session, sparking a fresh upward wave on Wall Street this week. The rally was ignited by the semiconductor sector after Micron Technology, America’s largest memory chip producer, issued upbeat guidance for the current …

The U.S. dollar closed the week with renewed strength, advancing against all major currencies as global markets moved into a cautious, holiday-season mindset. Despite a brief setback earlier in the week, the greenback regained momentum as investors reassessed the broader economic picture and adjusted positions ahead of thinner trading conditions.A …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday, extending gains from the previous session after softer-than-expected November inflation data revived hopes of additional Federal Reserve rate cuts in the coming year. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 40 points (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, and …

European equities were largely flat on Friday as investors stepped back after a dense week of central-bank decisions and macro headlines, while the major indices still looked set to close the week in positive territory. By early trade, Germany’s DAX inched up 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 and the UK’s …

Bitcoin traded in a narrow range on Friday, hovering near the $87,000 level, as investors continued to adopt a cautious stance despite softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data that reinforced expectations of future Federal Reserve rate cuts. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last seen 0.6% higher at $87,121, but remained on track …

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Friday, lifting its short-term policy rate to 0.75% from 0.5% in a widely expected move that marks the bank’s second hike of the year after January’s increase. The decision was unanimously approved by the BOJ’s policy board, …

Gold prices edged modestly lower in Asian trading on Thursday, while silver hovered near record highs, as investors paused after a strong rally and awaited key U.S. inflation data alongside a series of pivotal central bank policy decisions. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,334.48 an ounce, while February gold futures …

Japan’s central bank is approaching a pivotal moment, with markets widely expecting an interest rate increase that would lift borrowing costs to their highest level in nearly 30 years. The decision, due at the end of the bank’s final policy meeting of the year, is seen as another decisive step …

Crude oil prices opened the latest trading day under mild pressure, reflecting a market still struggling to find clear direction amid conflicting signals. Early trading showed both U.S. and global benchmarks edging slightly lower, reinforcing the view that oil remains trapped in a narrow range as traders weigh near-term risks …