Economic Report

Will the Fed’s Cautious Cuts Steer the Economy to a Soft Landing?The Federal Reserve’s next moves are under intense scrutiny as policymakers navigate a complex economic landscape. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson recently signaled support for two additional 25 basis point rate cuts in 2025, a stance …

The ongoing partial government shutdown, now in its second week, has led to the suspension or delay of numerous critical economic data releases from federal agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and U.S. Census Bureau. These disruptions stem from furloughs, halted data collection, …

OPEC kept its forecasts for global oil demand growth unchanged for both 2025 and 2026, according to its monthly oil market report released Monday, while signaling that the global supply-demand balance could tighten less than previously expected next year as OPEC+ production continues to rise. The organization said the world …

U.S. stock futures jumped on Monday, signaling a strong rebound after last week’s selloff, as investors took comfort in a more conciliatory tone from President Donald Trump following his earlier tariff threats against China. By 10:30 GMT, Dow futures had risen 1.0% (433 points), S&P 500 futures gained 1.3% (87 …

Gold prices surged to fresh record highs in Asian trading on Monday, approaching the $4,100 per ounce mark as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions rattled markets and spurred strong demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold jumped 1.3% to $4,070.29/oz by 05:53 GMT, after touching an all-time high of $4,078.05 earlier in …

Asian stock markets started the week lower on Monday, as investors reacted to renewed trade war fears following fresh U.S. tariff threats and hints of retaliation from Beijing. Despite reassurances from President Donald Trump that relations with China “will be fine,” markets remained on edge while awaiting signs of de-escalation. …

The recent trading week concluded amid a state of chaos dominated by sharp contradictions that swept through global markets and major institutions, forcing investors to reassess fundamental risks, redistribute capital, and rearrange their diversified asset portfolios.Amid government deadlock in Washington and an unprecedented escalation in the trade war between superpowers, …

Gold prices eased on Friday after briefly breaking above the $4,000-per-ounce mark for the second time this week, as renewed trade tensions between the United States and China triggered a wave of risk aversion. The rally was sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that Washington could impose new tariffs …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil plunged below $60 per barrel in a stunning one-day collapse, erasing weeks of cautious optimism in global energy markets. The sharp 4% drop, its steepest since June, followed renewed fears of a U.S.–China trade confrontation after President Donald Trump reignited tariff threats. What began …

U.S. markets opened higher on Friday as investors reacted to a preliminary boost in consumer confidence, even as the government shutdown stretches into a second week. Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all showed modest gains, reflecting a cautious but resilient mood among traders who continue to …