Economic Report

The Bank of England’s next interest rate announcement—scheduled for Thursday, December 18—is shaping up to be one of the closest and most consequential calls in years. While markets have confidently priced in a 25-basis-point cut to 3.75 percent, the underlying picture is far more complex, with policymakers divided, inflation data …

U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2025 — a decision expected to set the tone for markets heading into the new year. At 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones Futures rose 30 points …

The U.S. dollar held largely steady on Tuesday as traders braced for a widely expected interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve, while the Australian dollar firmed after its central bank signaled no need for further easing. The U.S. dollar index dipped 0.1% to 98.977, with investors preparing not only for …

Bitcoin dipped on Tuesday as investors adopted a risk-off stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, where markets widely expect an interest-rate cut. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 1.5% at $90,011.6 by 01:16 ET (06:16 GMT), holding within a narrow $90,000–$92,000 trading band. Caution Prevails Ahead of …

German exports unexpectedly rose in October, supported by stronger trade within the European Union, even as shipments to the United States and China fell sharply amid ongoing tariff and demand pressures. Exports from Europe’s largest economy inched up 0.1% on the month, defying expectations for a 0.5% decline, according to …

Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s more than 2% slide, as traders monitored geopolitical developments, ample supply signals, and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. Brent crude futures slipped 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $62.42 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 13 cents, or …

Gold prices were broadly stable in Asian trading on Tuesday, with traders adopting a cautious stance ahead of this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are widely expected to deliver another interest rate cut. Although the yellow metal has shown mild weakness in early December, it remains on track …

Gold experienced a notable retreat on Monday, drifting toward the $4,190 mark as a surge in U.S. Treasury yields dampened the metal’s appeal. While the year has been defined by a historic 60% rally, the immediate path is clouded by a high-stakes standoff between rising borrowing costs and anticipated shifts …

The U.S. stock market experienced a notable pullback on Monday, December 8, as the holiday season’s optimistic rally met the sobering reality of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5%, retreating from all-time highs as traders adopted a “wait-and-see” approach ahead of the …

The global energy market experienced a notable shift on Monday as crude oil prices retreated, driven by a combination of stabilized production in the Middle East and intensified diplomatic efforts in Europe. Both major global benchmarks felt the impact of these shifting fundamentals. Brent crude futures fell by $1.07, or …