Economic Report

Oil prices eased slightly on Friday but remained close to the $100 per barrel level, as persistent concerns over supply disruptions linked to the U.S.–Israel war with Iran continued to dominate market sentiment. By 06:44 ET (10:44 GMT), Brent crude futures for May slipped 0.3% to $100.17 per barrel, while …

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Friday, supported by mounting concerns that the ongoing war involving Iran could trigger a surge in energy-driven inflation and influence global monetary policy. By 05:26 ET (09:26 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies—rose 0.4% to 100.13. Meanwhile, …

The UK economy recorded no growth in January 2026, missing expectations for a modest expansion and raising concerns about its resilience ahead of a potential surge in energy costs linked to the escalating Middle East conflict. Data released Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that gross domestic …

Oil prices slipped modestly in Asian trading on Friday but pared most of their earlier losses, as persistent concerns over supply disruptions from the ongoing U.S.–Israel war with Iran continued to support the market. Brent crude futures for May fell 0.1% to $100.34 per barrel by 02:17 ET (06:17 GMT), …

Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, but the precious metal remained on track for a second consecutive weekly decline as concerns over energy-driven inflation from the U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran continued to weigh on sentiment. By 01:14 ET (05:14 GMT), spot gold gained 0.6% to $5,109.46 per ounce, …

Adobe delivered a powerful earnings surprise in its latest quarterly report, exceeding market expectations on both profit and revenue and signaling continued strength in its core digital software ecosystem. The company posted earnings of $6.06 per share, comfortably ahead of forecasts that had expected around $5.86 per share. Revenue also …

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global energy markets and raising new concerns for policymakers across Europe. The surge in oil and gas prices following the recent military escalation between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now threatening to trigger another inflationary wave across the …

Global tensions are triggering a broad market selloff. U.S. stock markets closed sharply lower on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices rattled investor confidence. Major indices fell to their lowest levels in months, reflecting growing anxiety across global financial markets.The selloff unfolded as the conflict involving Iran …

Safe-Haven Currency Loses Ground in a Paradoxical Market The Swiss Franc is facing renewed pressure in global currency markets, slipping against both the US Dollar and the Euro even as geopolitical tensions intensify worldwide. In a surprising twist for a currency traditionally seen as a safe haven, investors are increasingly …

Global financial markets are entering a tense new phase as escalating tensions in the Middle East push investors toward the safety of the US Dollar. The conflict surrounding Iran is rapidly becoming a central driver of market sentiment, fueling uncertainty across currencies, commodities, and global trade routes.Fresh warnings from Tehran …