Economic Report

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, returning to a trading range seen over the past week as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran boosted the U.S. dollar and oil prices, limiting the metal’s upside. By 01:33 ET (05:33 GMT), spot gold fell 0.6% to $5,147.05 …

Oil prices jumped sharply in Asian trading on Thursday, briefly climbing above the key $100 per barrel level as escalating disruptions to global energy supplies fueled market anxiety during the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. By 01:03 ET (05:03 GMT), Brent crude futures rose 7.6% to $99.00 per barrel, while …

As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, global energy markets are on edge, and drivers in the U.S. are facing higher fuel bills for the 11th consecutive day. The combination of military strikes and geopolitical uncertainty is pushing oil prices upward and rattling investors worldwide.Gas Prices Climb RelentlesslyOn Wednesday, …

Wednesday on Wall Street told a story of oil, uncertainty, and the fragile balance between fear and resilience. As missiles streaked and tankers burned in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. markets ended the day split: the Dow dropped 289 points to 47,417, the S&P 500 slipped 0.08% to 6,775, while …

The cryptocurrency market has entered a defining phase in 2026. What was once largely a speculative frontier is steadily transforming into a structured financial ecosystem with deeper institutional participation and growing global relevance. Yet this evolution brings a new challenge: as the industry matures, the risks surrounding it are becoming …

Even if geopolitical tensions begin to ease, the economic battle against inflation is far from over. For policymakers, the challenge ahead may prove even more complicated than the crisis that initially shook global markets. While signs of stabilizing prices have emerged, uncertainty surrounding energy costs and global growth continues to …

Financial markets moved cautiously after the latest U.S. inflation report, with stocks edging lower, bond yields drifting higher, and the U.S. dollar gaining modest strength. The overall reaction was relatively muted, suggesting investors had largely anticipated the data and are now waiting for clearer signals about the direction of interest …

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, returning to a trading range seen over the past week as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran boosted the U.S. dollar and oil prices, limiting the metal’s upside. By 01:33 ET (05:33 GMT), spot gold fell 0.6% to $5,147.05 …

Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday after reports that the International Energy Agency (IEA) is preparing the largest emergency oil reserve release in its history to counter supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. By 00:55 ET (05:55 GMT), Brent crude futures for May delivery dropped …

Bitcoin edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, slipping back below the $70,000 level as investors remained cautious amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and awaited key U.S. inflation data due later in the day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 0.5% at $69,583.5 by 01:55 ET (05:55 …