Economic Report

The 160 line represents a number that keeps traders up at night. The Japanese yen clawed its way back on Monday after the dollar briefly breached the 160 yen threshold — a level so sensitive that it has come to function as an unofficial tripwire for Japanese authorities. The pair …

Iran has outlined strict conditions for any discussions over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, demanding security guarantees and recognition of its international rights from countries involved in recent military actions. Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated that any nation seeking negotiations must first commit to not invading Iran …

Japan’s underlying inflation could face stronger upward pressure than in previous cycles, as higher oil prices and a weaker yen increasingly feed into domestic pricing behavior, the Bank of Japan said in a staff analysis released on Monday. The findings highlight a potential shift in Japan’s inflation dynamics, with companies …

Bitcoin edged higher on Monday, attempting to stabilize after a volatile weekend as investors remained cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions and ongoing regulatory uncertainty in the United States. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1.1% to $67,391.3 as of 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), following a sharp pullback last week that pushed …

European equities traded in a narrow range on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of key inflation data and continued to monitor escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was largely unchanged at 574.98 points as of 08:09 GMT, reflecting a subdued market tone. Sector …

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran are advancing, raising the possibility of a near-term agreement even as tensions in the Middle East remain elevated. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said discussions were going “extremely well” and suggested that a deal with Tehran could be …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Monday, following a turbulent week marked by sharp swings as investors remained focused on the evolving conflict in the Middle East. Despite the modest rebound, uncertainty surrounding the outlook for the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues to shape sentiment in bullion markets. …

Oil prices rallied sharply on Monday, extending recent gains as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised fears of broader supply disruptions. The latest move higher reflects growing concerns that the conflict is widening, with new actors entering the confrontation and little indication of near-term de-escalation. Brent crude futures …

Last week saw significant developments across geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, key economic indicators from major economies, and updates on monetary policy. Here’s a comprehensive overview. Geopolitical Tensions Lead Market Sentiment Geopolitical factors dominated market movements last week. The ongoing conflict involving Iran drove global prices of oil and …

February’s employment report, released early March, showed a clear pullback: nonfarm payrolls dropped by 92,000 jobs, well below expectations and marking the second consecutive month of weakness after revisions. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%. This softening reflected broader caution among businesses, with reductions hitting health care (partly due …