Retail sales in the United States cooled slightly in January, recording a 0.2% month-on-month decline to $733.5 billion, following a flat reading in December. Despite this modest drop, sales came in above expectations, which had projected a 0.3% fall. On an annual basis, retail activity showed a 3.2% increase, reflecting …
Read More »U.S. Job Growth Disappoints: Labor Market Shows Clear Slowdown
U.S. employment data for February came in far below expectations, sparking renewed debate over the state of the labor market and the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. The report’s standout feature was a noticeable slowdown in job growth.Nonfarm payrolls increased by only 92,000 jobs, a figure well below market forecasts, …
Read More »Fed Signals Gas Price Spike Unlikely to Trigger Sustained Inflation
Federal Reserve officials have indicated that recent spikes in gas prices are unlikely to cause lasting inflationary pressure. While consumers may feel the pinch at the pump, the central bank expects these price jumps to be temporary and not derail overall economic stability.The Fed highlighted that short-term fluctuations in energy …
Read More »Dollar Eases Slightly but Heads for Strong Weekly Gain Amid Middle East Tensions
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Friday but remained on track for solid weekly gains as escalating conflict in the Middle East boosted demand for safe-haven assets. By 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, slipped 0.2% to …
Read More »Gold Rises Slightly but Heads for Weekly Loss as Strong Dollar and Yields Weigh
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, but the precious metal remained on track for a weekly decline as a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields offset safe-haven demand driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. By 01:29 ET (06:29 GMT), spot gold rose 0.8% to …
Read More »Gold Dips as US Dollar Strengthens Amid Middle East Tensions
Gold slid to $5,075 per ounce on Thursday, erasing recent gains as the US Dollar gained strength. Investors turned to the Greenback following solid US jobs data and rising Treasury yields, which overshadowed geopolitical concerns in the Middle East.US Jobs Data Boosts Dollar, Pressures GoldThe latest US labor reports showed …
Read More »Pound Slides as Energy Costs and Rate-Cut Uncertainty Weigh
The British Pound weakened on Thursday, trading near 1.333 USD against the US Dollar, down about 0.31% on the day. Markets are cautious as rising gas prices and persistent inflation in the UK make further Bank of England rate cuts less likely this year.The Pound has been trending lower in …
Read More »Fragile Calm in Frankfurt: Iran War Clouds Europe’s Economic Outlook
As the US-Iran conflict entered its sixth day on March 5, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) is closely monitoring the potential economic fallout on the Eurozone. While direct exposure of European banks to Iran remains limited, indirect risks from rising energy prices and slowing growth pose a significant threat. …
Read More »Trump’s Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Poised to Cut Rates Despite Oil Price Shock
The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve could signal a dramatic shift in the U.S. central bank’s approach to interest rates, even amid rising global oil prices triggered by the conflict in Iran. If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would replace Jerome Powell when …
Read More »US Jobless Claims Hold Steady as Dollar Gains Ground
The latest report from the United States Department of Labor reveals that initial jobless claims remained stable at 213,000 for the week ending February 28, slightly below expectations of 215,000. This figure matches the previous week’s revised number, signaling a consistent trend in new unemployment filings.Meanwhile, the four-week moving average …
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