Weekly Economic Reports

Global financial markets closed the week with cautious optimism. U.S. equities extended their gains, supported by solid economic fundamentals, even as geopolitical risks in the Middle East continued to cast a shadow. The ceasefire between the United States and Iran largely held, yet the ongoing closure of the Strait of …

The USD/JPY pair remained steady near recent highs on Thursday, holding around the 159.45 level after three consecutive days of gains. The pair continues to benefit from a stronger US dollar, supported by persistent geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz that are keeping energy prices elevated and markets on …

This was by no means an ordinary week. Five consecutive days condensed months of geopolitical tensions into fleeting moments when Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suddenly announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was “fully open” to commercial vessels for the duration of the temporary truce. Those few words …

The past week in global financial markets was packed with major economic and monetary developments, alongside high‑impact geopolitical events related to the conflict in the Middle East. Sharp volatility dominated trading across global assets, driven primarily by the ongoing war between the United States and Israel on one side and …

U.S. Jobless Claims Tick Higher, Labor Market Holds Steady Amid Rising Uncertainty New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose moderately last week, but the labor market continues to show resilience despite growing economic uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. Initial jobless claims increased by 16,000 to 219,000 for the …

Global markets staged a notable recovery last week after a period of sharp volatility, as investors responded to signals suggesting a potential easing of tensions in the Iran crisis. Equities rose and investor sentiment improved temporarily, yet uncertainty persisted due to the lack of a clear exit strategy and ongoing …

Last week saw significant developments across geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, key economic indicators from major economies, and updates on monetary policy. Here’s a comprehensive overview. Geopolitical Tensions Lead Market Sentiment Geopolitical factors dominated market movements last week. The ongoing conflict involving Iran drove global prices of oil and …

Global markets endured an extraordinary week of dramatic volatility (ending March 22, 2026). Major central bank decisions collided with escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—specifically the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian conflict. This direct threat to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for 20% of global oil and gas supplies, created a …

Recent disruptions in global oil supplies, stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, drove prices to elevated levels last week, sparking a wave of volatility in financial markets across key asset classes. While global equity markets ended the past week lower, Treasury yields saw a significant rise. Despite recent …

Last week marked one of the most turbulent periods for global markets in recent years. Investor sentiment was dominated by escalating conflict in the Middle East, while the week ended with a U.S. employment report that sharply missed expectations. Military confrontations between the United States and Israel on one side, …