Economic Report

Bitcoin traded close to one-month lows on Monday, extending last week’s sharp losses as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and after heavy liquidations rippled through leveraged crypto markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.2% to $80,185 by early European trading. Bitcoin is down more than …

Oil prices held near recent highs on Monday after last week’s sharp gains, as markets balanced rising geopolitical tensions against lingering concerns of a potential global supply glut. Brent crude slipped 0.1% to $65.84 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate eased 0.1% to $61.03. Both benchmarks had jumped more …

Gold surged past the landmark $5,000-per-ounce level on Monday, extending a historic rally as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and renewed trade tensions. Spot gold jumped 1.5% to $5,058.09 an ounce by early European trade, after touching a fresh all-time high of $5,092.71. U.S. gold futures …

Last week witnessed significant developments on the geopolitical front, alongside key indicators of U.S. economic performance and notable updates from the Davos Economic Forum. At the start of the week, financial markets were dominated by concerns over geopolitical tensions, particularly the renewed fears of a trade dispute between the United …

Alphabet heads into its fourth quarter earnings report with momentum firmly on its side, but also with rising expectations that leave little room for disappointment. After a year of strong stock performance, investors are looking for reassurance that growth in advertising and cloud services can continue into 2026, even as …

The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady, but the real focus is on Jerome Powell and the signals he chooses to send. With markets alert, politicians vocal, and the economy sending mixed messages, the Fed chair is navigating one of the most delicate moments of his tenure.A …

On January 23, 2026, the North American trading session unfolded with a steady stream of earnings releases, primarily from sectors like energy services, consulting, regional banking, and aviation. While the volume of announcements was lighter than earlier in the week, the results showcased pockets of strength, with several firms exceeding …

Bitcoin regained its footing late in the session, climbing back above the 90,000 mark after days of sharp volatility that rattled confidence across crypto markets. The move signaled renewed buying interest following a bruising selloff that briefly dragged prices below 88,000.At 19:44 GMT+2, bitcoin was trading around 90,709 dollars, up …

Defining Moment in Commodity Markets: Silver has surged past the $100 threshold, trading at $100.76 per ounce, up 4.75 on the day, for the first time in history, marking a turning point in global commodities. This milestone underscores silver’s unique position as both a safe-haven investment and an industrial powerhouse, …

Business activity in the United States showed modest improvement at the start of the year, with the preliminary S&P Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inching up to 52.8 in January from 52.7 in December. The manufacturing sector saw a slight increase, rising to 51.9, while the services sector held steady …