Economic Report

The U.S. government shutdown now underway is doing more than paralyze federal services — it’s already unleashing significant economic losses, with the damage mounting the longer the impasse lasts. According to internal estimates, the U.S. could lose as much as 15 billion dollars in GDP each week of shutdown. Projections …

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday, with investors assessing the recent surge in gold prices and parsing the likely trajectory of Federal Reserve interest rate policy amid an ongoing federal government shutdown that has paused key economic data releases. At 05:56 ET (09:56 GMT), S&P 500 futures rose 0.2%, …

Investors around the world are turning their attention to the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for release on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Everyone is anticipating the unveiling of details from the discussions that took place in the monetary policy committee meeting, which concluded on September …

The S&P 500’s dip on October 7, 2025, ending a seven-day streak, isn’t just a blip—it’s a wake-up call that the AI hype machine might be overheating amid political chaos. Closing down 0.38% at 6,714.59, with the Nasdaq falling 0.67% to 22,788.36 and the Dow slipping 0.2% to 46,602.98, the …

President Donald Trump’s recent White House remarks signal a bold pivot in US-Canada trade relations, threatening tariffs while insisting Canadians will embrace the outcome. Can Tariffs Really Make Canada Love America Again?With talks underway involving Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, this approach revives echoes of past negotiations, promising a “comprehensive” …

The Japanese Yen continued to weaken sharply on Tuesday, with the U.S. dollar climbing to a seven-month high above 151 yen. The move came as investors bet that Japan’s incoming prime minister will maintain a pro-stimulus stance, reinforcing expectations of continued monetary and fiscal support.The yen’s drop extended its losing …

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran delivered a striking, outlier view on Tuesday, arguing emphatically that U.S. monetary policy is dangerously restrictive and that the central bank must aggressively cut interest rates. His core argument rests on two highly controversial premises: an ultralow estimate for the neutral interest rate (r-star) and …

The U.S. government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with President Donald Trump escalating pressure on Democrats to support the Republican funding proposal before any negotiations on healthcare or other policy issues can move forward. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Democrats of “closing the government right …

Chipmaking and AI-related stocks in Japan and Taiwan climbed sharply on Tuesday, following a surge in AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) shares overnight after the U.S. semiconductor giant announced a multi-year deal to supply artificial intelligence processors to OpenAI. Strong Gains Across Key Asian Chipmakers In Taipei, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) …

The dramatic surge in gold and silver prices is a clear, fundamental challenge to the prevailing narrative of global economic management. With gold advancing near $3,960 per troy ounce and silver hitting a high not seen since 2011, the market is signaling an acute lack of confidence in policymakers’ ability …