Economic Report

Gold prices climbed back above key psychological levels in Asian trade on Wednesday, as renewed signs of tension between the United States and Iran reignited demand for safe-haven assets. The yellow metal extended gains after staging a sharp rebound on Tuesday, with dip-buying still evident following last week’s steep selloff …

Canada’s top investment industry regulator has introduced a new framework governing the custody of digital assets, aiming to reduce the risk of losses stemming from hacking, fraud, and weak governance practices. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) on Tuesday published its Digital Asset Custody Framework, setting out clear standards for …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping spending package into law, bringing an end to a partial government shutdown after just three days, while setting up a new funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in two weeks’ time. The administration and Republican leaders moved quickly …

The tech world has long predicted that AI would eventually come for the “white-collar” sectors, but few expected the disruption to hit this hard or this fast. This week, the legal-software market didn’t just stumble—it plummeted. As the broader markets faced a sea of red, with the Nasdaq dropping 1.55% …

The oil market just reminded everyone why you never bet against volatility. After a lackluster start to the week where prices seemed to be drifting, crude roared back today. This wasn’t just a minor fluctuation; it was a loud reaction to a high-stakes geopolitical chess move between Washington and New …

Australia’s Hawkish Turn The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, signaling that inflationary pressures remain persistent. The move, widely anticipated by markets, suggests further tightening could follow later this year. Traders are already pricing in the possibility of another hike before …

AI Winners, Earnings Losers, and a Market Caught in BetweenUS stocks delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors navigated a flood of earnings reports alongside fresh uncertainty around delayed economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher, supported by renewed …

EUR/JPY traded higher on Tuesday, reflecting a mix of stability in the Eurozone and political uncertainty in Japan. The pair hovered around 183.80 at midday, up 0.2% as investors balanced expectations for European monetary policy with the potential economic impacts of Japan’s snap elections.Eurozone Calm Amid Inflation SignalsIn Europe, markets …

U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday following recent bouts of volatility, as investors prepared for a heavy week of quarterly earnings that could shape near-term market direction. At 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), Dow Jones futures slipped 15 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures edged 0.2% higher …

Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after tumbling more than 4% in the previous session, as traders reassessed the global supply outlook and signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures rose 17 cents to $66.47 a barrel by midday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained …