Economic Report

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday, as investors cheered dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and prepared for a fresh wave of corporate earnings reports, including major banks and United Airlines. Market Snapshot By 10:15 GMT (06:15 ET), Dow Jones Futures were up 215 points (+0.5%) S&P …

Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending a powerful multi-week rally as traders piled into safe-haven assets on expectations of imminent U.S. interest rate cuts and renewed U.S.-China trade frictions. Spot and Futures Prices Hit New Peaks Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $4,186.84 per …

Wall Street’s latest surge appears impressive on paper — but it may also be dangerously detached from the real economy. Big U.S. banks have collectively added more than $238 billion in market value this year, as investors bet these institutions can continue to thrive despite political gridlock, volatile trade conditions, …

U.S. Dollar Slips Ahead of Inflation Data Amid Government Shutdown ConcernsThe U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) recorded a notable decline during the North American trading session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, falling by 0.21% to close at 99.042 points. This drop reflects growing caution among investors ahead of the release of …

Hope on the Horizon: U.S.–China Trade Tensions Show Signs of Easing Amid Rare Earth DisputeIn a week marked by escalating rhetoric and market volatility, a glimmer of optimism has emerged in the ongoing trade standoff between the United States and China. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed confidence that the …

Global crude oil benchmarks have plunged to their lowest levels in five months, with Brent crude trading at approximately $62.34 per barrel, down 1.67%, and WTI crude at $58.69, down 1.44%. The downturn reflects a volatile market shaken by escalating trade tensions, cautious supply management, and growing fears of a …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its global growth forecast for 2025 to 3.2%, up from 3.0% in July, while keeping its 2026 projection steady at 3.1%, according to its World Economic Outlook report released Tuesday. Moderate Optimism Despite Trade Risks The IMF’s upward revision reflects more resilient financial conditions …

U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Tuesday, signaling a pause in the market’s recent rebound, as renewed concerns over the U.S.-China trade conflict and anticipation ahead of key bank earnings weighed on sentiment. Futures Turn Lower After Monday’s Recovery By 09:44 GMT, S&P 500 futures fell 0.8% (–55 points), …

Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Tuesday after a dramatic surge to a new all-time high above $4,100 per ounce, as renewed friction between the United States and China triggered a sharp flight to safety. Silver also rallied to record levels before retreating amid profit-taking. Gold Holds Firm After …

The swift rebound in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite on Monday, recovering a significant portion of Friday’s trade-war-induced rout, suggests an all-too-familiar pattern: markets discounting political friction as fleeting drama. President Donald Trump’s calming words via social media, hinting at a resolution with …