Economic Report

The United States Supreme Court has cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, in a case that could redefine presidential control over trade policy. During a tense hearing in Washington, both conservative and liberal justices questioned whether the president had overstepped constitutional boundaries …

Bitcoin rose on Thursday, clawing back a sliver of this week’s heavy losses as dip-buyers tested support after the market slid into bear-market territory. The largest cryptocurrency gained 1.7% to $103,744 by 23:35 ET (04:35 GMT), after briefly sinking below $100,000 earlier in the week—its weakest level since mid-June and …

Britain’s construction industry shrank at the fastest pace in more than five years in October, with civil engineering suffering its steepest drop since the pandemic as weak demand and uncertainty ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget weighed on activity. The S&P Global UK Construction PMI fell to 44.1 from …

Gold steadied in Asian trading on Thursday, consolidating the prior day’s jump as a softer U.S. dollar and lingering uncertainty from the prolonged U.S. government shutdown underpinned haven demand. Spot bullion edged up 0.2% to $3,988.79/oz by 00:37 ET (05:37 GMT), while U.S. gold futures ticked 0.1% higher to $3,995.70. …

The recent drop in WTI crude oil prices, which saw the continuous contract trade around $59.62 per barrel—a sharp decline of over 1.5%—is more than a momentary market correction. It suggests that a fundamental shift is underway, driven by the stark reality of ample global supply running head-on into flagging …

As the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares to announce its latest interest rate decision at noon on Thursday, November 6th, the UK economy finds itself at a crossroads. While most analysts expect the base rate to remain at 4%, a swirl of economic signals, fiscal uncertainty, and …

Microsoft’s stock continued its losing streak on Tuesday, marking a fifth straight day of declines even after the tech giant posted earnings that exceeded market expectations. The downturn came amid a broader sell-off in high-valuation technology shares, sparking concerns that investors may be rethinking the sector’s lofty pricing.The company reported …

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said the latest ADP employment report was “a welcome surprise,” highlighting that the U.S. labor market remains resilient despite broader economic uncertainty and the lingering threat of a government shutdown.Miran noted that current interest rates may now be higher than needed, suggesting that a rate …

The U.S. dollar remained steady against the Swiss franc on Wednesday, trading near 0.8100 after retreating slightly from a three-month high. Despite strong economic data out of the United States, optimism in the market remains subdued as the ongoing government shutdown continues to cloud sentiment and weigh on the currency’s …

U.S. stock futures were uneven Wednesday, with tech under pressure as investors questioned whether premium valuations can hold without stronger earnings. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow futures +28 pts (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures −18 pts (−0.3%), Nasdaq 100 futures −120 pts (−0.5%). The cash market fell sharply Tuesday: S&P …