Economic Report

European shares were largely unchanged on Thursday, with investors taking a breather after three straight sessions of gains driven by growing expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next month. The pan-European STOXX 600 traded flat at 574.01 points by 09:26 GMT, holding near one-week highs. Mixed Performances Across …

Bitcoin surged on Thursday, climbing back above the $90,000 level as markets sharply increased their expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. The world’s largest cryptocurrency last traded 4% higher at $91,201.6 by 01:54 ET (06:54 GMT). The rebound comes after Bitcoin briefly plunged to …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Thursday, easing slightly after a strong week-long advance driven by mounting expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. Speculation that a more dovish successor could replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell after his term ends in 2026 also …

U.S. Treasury yields showed a mixed performance on Wednesday, balancing between stronger-than-expected economic data and a broad rally in global bond markets. While the latest figures highlighted robust activity in the manufacturing sector, investor interest in long-term debt remained resilient, thanks in part to movements in the UK bond market.Over …

The latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve paints a picture of an economy moving with caution, as wage growth continues at only a modest pace across most regions. The report—released eight times a year to summarize real-time economic conditions—indicates that slow wage gains have contributed to further moderation in …

Oil prices advanced as fresh US stockpile data signaled tighter supply conditions, giving energy markets a decisive boost after a period of volatility. Investors interpreted the decline in inventories as evidence of steady demand across the American economy, strengthening expectations that consumption will remain resilient through the end of the …

The Japanese Yen remained on the defensive on Wednesday, even as the US Dollar softened across global currency markets. The Dollar–Yen pair held its ground, reflecting a mix of shifting interest-rate expectations in the United States and persistent uncertainty surrounding Japan’s monetary outlook.Traders continued to build expectations that the Federal …

The latest billion-dollar moves in the food sector are sending shockwaves through global markets, with one headline deal standing out: a $1.2 billion merger designed to take A Paradise public. The transaction adds fresh momentum to a sector already racing through rapid consolidation, prompting investors to reassess opportunities far beyond …

On 26 November 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Autumn Budget 2025 to Parliament, aiming to bridge a fiscal gap estimated at £20–30 billion amid slowing economic growth and elevated inflation. The budget, featuring tax hikes totaling £26 billion—including a three-year freeze on personal tax thresholds, increased National Insurance …

U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday, building on a week of solid gains as investors moved into the holiday period with renewed confidence. Major indexes rose for a fourth consecutive session, supported by strong momentum in big-cap technology shares and optimism surrounding monetary policy decisions expected in the coming weeks.The Dow …