Economic Report

Gold steadied in Asian trading on Thursday, consolidating the prior day’s jump as a softer U.S. dollar and lingering uncertainty from the prolonged U.S. government shutdown underpinned haven demand. Spot bullion edged up 0.2% to $3,988.79/oz by 00:37 ET (05:37 GMT), while U.S. gold futures ticked 0.1% higher to $3,995.70. …

The recent drop in WTI crude oil prices, which saw the continuous contract trade around $59.62 per barrel—a sharp decline of over 1.5%—is more than a momentary market correction. It suggests that a fundamental shift is underway, driven by the stark reality of ample global supply running head-on into flagging …

As the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares to announce its latest interest rate decision at noon on Thursday, November 6th, the UK economy finds itself at a crossroads. While most analysts expect the base rate to remain at 4%, a swirl of economic signals, fiscal uncertainty, and …

Microsoft’s stock continued its losing streak on Tuesday, marking a fifth straight day of declines even after the tech giant posted earnings that exceeded market expectations. The downturn came amid a broader sell-off in high-valuation technology shares, sparking concerns that investors may be rethinking the sector’s lofty pricing.The company reported …

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said the latest ADP employment report was “a welcome surprise,” highlighting that the U.S. labor market remains resilient despite broader economic uncertainty and the lingering threat of a government shutdown.Miran noted that current interest rates may now be higher than needed, suggesting that a rate …

The U.S. dollar remained steady against the Swiss franc on Wednesday, trading near 0.8100 after retreating slightly from a three-month high. Despite strong economic data out of the United States, optimism in the market remains subdued as the ongoing government shutdown continues to cloud sentiment and weigh on the currency’s …

U.S. stock futures were uneven Wednesday, with tech under pressure as investors questioned whether premium valuations can hold without stronger earnings. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow futures +28 pts (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures −18 pts (−0.3%), Nasdaq 100 futures −120 pts (−0.5%). The cash market fell sharply Tuesday: S&P …

Gold clawed back ground in Asian trading on Wednesday, snapping part of the prior session’s slide as a global risk-off tone funneled investors into traditional safety plays ahead of key U.S. labor data. Spot bullion rose 0.9% to $3,966.56/oz by 00:47 ET (05:47 GMT), while U.S. gold futures edged 0.3% …

European equities fell on Wednesday, extending a global selloff that gathered pace across U.S. and Asian markets as investors questioned whether artificial-intelligence winners and mega-cap tech shares can sustain premium valuations. By 08:15 GMT, Germany’s DAX was down 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.4% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 declined …

A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in the United States Supreme Court over whether the president has the authority to impose sweeping tariffs without congressional approval. The outcome of this case could redefine the balance of power in U.S. economic policy—and send shockwaves through global financial markets.At the heart of …