Economic Report

Gold and silver prices declined sharply on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session as investors remained cautious ahead of a busy slate of U.S. economic data and developments surrounding upcoming nuclear talks between the United States and Iran. Trading activity was subdued due to market holidays in both China …

European equity markets traded in a mixed manner on Tuesday, as investors balanced a steady flow of corporate earnings against fresh U.K. labor market data and rising geopolitical focus on nuclear talks between the United States and Iran. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 …

Bitcoin traded with limited direction on Tuesday, as subdued liquidity from holidays across several major markets curtailed trading activity, while investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data and upcoming diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.5% to $68,056 by 00:39 ET …

The U.K. labor market showed further signs of cooling in December, with unemployment edging higher and wage growth easing, strengthening the case for additional interest rate cuts by the Bank of England in the coming months. Data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the unemployment …

Markets are easing into the new week with a calm tone, helped by a US market holiday that has reduced early trading activity. European stocks are edging higher, while gold is hovering near recent highs after softer inflation data in the United States reduced the urgency for safe-haven assets. On …

Gold dipped nearly 1% on Monday, retreating below the $5,000 mark, as the US Dollar regained strength during a quiet trading session. With US markets closed for Presidents’ Day and China observing its New Year holiday, liquidity remained thin, amplifying price swings. At the time of writing, gold (XAU/USD) traded …

The sixty second Munich Security Conference, held from February 13 to 15, 2026, unfolded amid unprecedented global uncertainty. The ongoing war in Ukraine, rising transatlantic tensions, and intensifying economic rivalry with China created a backdrop for discussions that extended far beyond traditional security concerns. While the conference traditionally focuses on …

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is hovering near a crucial juncture as markets prepare for the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes on February 18, 2026. After a volatile start to the year, the index is testing the psychological 97.00 level, leaving traders to anticipate whether it …

From early 2025 through February 16, 2026, U.S. trade policy entered one of its most aggressive and fast-moving phases in decades. Under President Donald Trump, tariffs were no longer just a defensive economic tool, but a central negotiating weapon used to pressure partners, reshape supply chains, and extract concessions. What …

The British pound struggled to find clear direction on Monday against both the U.S. dollar and the euro, as investors remained cautious ahead of a crucial slate of UK economic data later this week that could determine the path of future interest rate cuts by the Bank of England. Sterling …