Economic Report

Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Tuesday, rebounding strongly after the previous session’s steep losses, as Iran denied claims of negotiations with the United States and renewed concerns over supply disruptions gripped markets. By 00:42 ET (04:42 GMT): Brent crude rose 4.1% to $104.07 per barrel WTI crude climbed …

Since the war with Iran erupted on February 28, China has found itself confronting a new wave of economic stress. At the center of the disruption lies the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. A significant share of China’s imported oil and liquefied natural gas …

A sudden pause in conflict sends the world’s reserve currency tumbling as investors rush back into risk. The U.S. dollar weakened noticeably on March 23, 2026, after an abrupt shift in geopolitical signals triggered a dramatic change in global market sentiment. For weeks, the currency had been supported by rising …

Since the outbreak of the war involving Iran on February 28, 2026, global financial markets have entered a period of sharp and persistent volatility. Stock movements across major exchanges have increasingly mirrored developments on the geopolitical stage, with investors reacting quickly to every escalation or shift in the conflict. The …

The price of Bitcoin experienced intense volatility on Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East briefly pushed the cryptocurrency to its lowest level in nearly two weeks before a sharp recovery later in the session. After sliding to around $67,000 during early trading, Bitcoin rebounded strongly and climbed to …

Global stock markets surged Monday after President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to planned U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, following what he described as “productive” talks aimed at resolving hostilities in the Middle East. The announcement sent a wave of relief through investors, lifting U.S. …

U.S. stock index futures rallied sharply on Monday, as markets responded positively to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East following a pause in planned U.S. military action against Iran. By 08:20 ET (12:20 GMT): Dow Jones futures jumped 1.9% S&P 500 futures rose 1.8% Nasdaq 100 futures gained …

Bitcoin declined on Monday, extending losses from the weekend as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed investors away from risk-sensitive assets. By 01:34 ET (05:34 GMT): Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $68,652 The world’s largest cryptocurrency has now given back part of its recent gains, as markets reassess the …

Gold prices tumbled sharply in Asian trading on Monday, as rising concerns over inflation and persistently high interest rates overshadowed the metal’s traditional role as a safe haven—even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified. By 02:18 ET (06:18 GMT): Spot gold fell 4.6% to $4,287.05 per ounce Gold …

Global markets endured an extraordinary week of dramatic volatility (ending March 22, 2026). Major central bank decisions collided with escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—specifically the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian conflict. This direct threat to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for 20% of global oil and gas supplies, created a …