Economic Report

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, remaining just below seven-month highs reached earlier this week, as persistent geopolitical risks surrounding the U.S.–Iran standoff outweighed bearish signals from a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed uncertainty over global trade policy. By 22:41 ET (03:41 GMT), Brent crude …

The Rise of ETFs as a Flexible Investment Tool: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a central tool for investors seeking exposure to commodities, energy, agriculture, and digital assets without the need to hold these assets physically. During the week, the ETF market experienced a surge in activity, highlighting new launches, …

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6–3 ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, stating that the law does not authorize the president to …

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) ended Tuesday’s session at 97.83 points, a modest rise of 0.12% compared to the previous close. The index opened at 97.70, dipped to 97.69, and climbed as high as 97.99 before settling just shy of the 98.00 mark. The move …

After a sharp sell-off fueled by worries over artificial intelligence, U.S. tech stocks are showing signs of stabilization. Investors are grappling with a dual narrative: AI as a potential disruptor of traditional jobs versus AI as a growth engine for software and services companies. The market’s rollercoaster reflects both fear …

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Tuesday, attempting a modest rebound after a sharp selloff in the previous session, as investors continued to grapple with mounting uncertainty over global trade policy and renewed fears of artificial intelligence–driven disruption ahead of key earnings from Nvidia. By 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), …

The British pound edged lower on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of parliamentary testimony from four Bank of England policymakers, with markets closely watching for clues on whether interest rates could be cut as early as March. Sterling traded at $1.3491 against the U.S. dollar at 11:36 GMT, down …

Bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, extending its recent downturn and wiping out roughly half of its value from the record highs seen in October, as uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy and broader risk-off sentiment weighed heavily on cryptocurrency markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped nearly 4% to $63,131.3 by 01:13 …

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it will stop collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting at 12:01 a.m. EST (05:01 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the measures illegal. In a notice sent to shipping companies …

Gold prices eased on Tuesday as investors locked in profits after the precious metal surged more than 2% in the previous session, while a firmer U.S. dollar added further pressure to prices. Spot gold slipped 1% to $5,179.77 per ounce by 07:35 GMT, snapping a four-session winning streak and retreating …