Economic Report

Global markets are heading into a decisive session as investors brace for fresh signals from the Federal Reserve. The release of the latest meeting minutes is expected to offer deeper insight into how policymakers view inflation, interest rates, and the broader economic outlook.These signals come at a sensitive moment, with …

The world’s reliance on the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow 21-mile maritime corridor—has long been a silent vulnerability. Nearly one-third of seaborne oil, one-fifth of liquefied natural gas, one-third of global fertilizer shipments, and half of sulfur exports pass through this strategic bottleneck. Recent military escalations with Iran since late February …

Global markets remain on edge as gold and silver trade in choppy ranges amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Gold (XAU/USD) is holding broadly around $4,658 per ounce, up 0.18% on the day, but struggling to attract decisive momentum as traders await developments on US-Iran negotiations. Meanwhile, silver (XAG/USD) retreated to $71.73, …

France has completed a major restructuring of its gold reserves, bringing a portion of its holdings back from the United States while securing substantial profits amid a surge in global gold prices. The move reflects a long-term strategy focused on modernizing reserve assets and improving flexibility in international markets.Turning Old …

The greenback retreats modestly as geopolitical risk dominates currency markets, with Trump warning of civilizational destruction if Tehran misses his Tuesday evening ultimatum. The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday as investors processed an increasingly alarming set of signals from Washington ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to …

European markets showed limited movement on Tuesday after a long weekend, as investors turned cautious ahead of a critical deadline set by Donald Trump for Iran to agree to a ceasefire. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up 0.1%, Germany’s DAX remained flat, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.5%, and the UK’s …

Wall Street treads cautiously ahead of Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline for Tehran, while weak services data and private credit jitters add to investor unease. U.S. stock futures drifted lower on Tuesday as investors kept a close eye on the approaching deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen …

Tehran demands an immediate halt to strikes, war damage compensation, and Strait of Hormuz transit fees as diplomatic efforts enter a critical stage. Iran has set out a series of preconditions for entering talks with the United States aimed at reaching a “lasting peace,” Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a …

Markets hold steady after a long weekend, but geopolitical risk keeps investors on edge as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies and energy prices climb. European equity markets offered little movement on Tuesday as investors returned from a long holiday weekend to face a volatile geopolitical backdrop, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s …

Oil prices pushed higher for a third straight session in Asian trading on Tuesday, as markets braced for a potential escalation in the Middle East ahead of a critical U.S. deadline for Iran. Brent crude climbed 1.5% to $111.37 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged 2.2% to …