Economic Report

Gold prices remained largely unchanged in Asian trading on Thursday, following modest gains in the previous session, as investors weighed renewed tensions in the Middle East and the uncertain outlook for a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Spot gold hovered at $4,720.68 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for June slipped 0.7% …

Bitcoin edged lower on Thursday, pausing its recent rally as investors reassessed the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and growing geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the Middle East. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 1.2% to $70,862.6, after posting strong gains earlier in the week on optimism over a potential two-week ceasefire and upcoming peace …

European stocks started Thursday on a cautious note, with major indices showing mixed performance as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risks and a rebound in oil prices following the previous session’s rally. The pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.2%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 both edged lower by 0.2% and …

U.S. President Donald Trump said all American ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain deployed around Iran until a “real agreement” is secured with Tehran, underscoring continued tensions despite a temporary ceasefire. In a social media post, Trump warned that “the shootin’ starts” if no deal is reached, although he …

Oil prices moved higher on Thursday, recovering part of their sharp losses from the previous session, as ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed geopolitical tensions kept supply concerns in focus. Brent crude rose 2.4% to $97.02 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 3.1% to …

The temporary ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran on April 8, 2026, triggered a massive rotation of liquidity across global financial markets. Following nearly six weeks of regional tensions that disrupted around 20% of global oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz, investors responded swiftly, shifting capital away …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains steady near 99.10, buoyed by safe-haven demand as investors interpret the latest FOMC Minutes. The release confirmed that Federal Reserve policymakers are in no hurry to cut rates, reinforcing a “higher-for-longer” stance. Markets quickly adjusted to the cautious tone, reflecting ongoing concern about persistent …

The latest FOMC Minutes signal a meaningful shift in the Federal Reserve’s tone, highlighting a growing willingness among some policymakers to consider interest rate hikes if inflation remains persistent.This marks a departure from earlier messaging, when risks were viewed as broadly balanced. Now, the discussion has evolved into a more …

The U.S. dollar weakened sharply on Wednesday, falling to its lowest level in four weeks after a sudden geopolitical shift reshaped market sentiment. The decline followed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, easing fears of supply disruptions and triggering a broad move away from …

Oil didn’t simply drift lower—it collapsed. Prices plunged more than 10% in a single session after the sudden ceasefire between the United States and Iran stripped away the geopolitical risk premium that had been fueling the rally. What was once priced for disruption was instantly repriced for stability. The shift …