Market Update

The euro is once again in the spotlight, trading just above 1.18 USD and capturing global attention as more than a currency—it has become a symbol of Europe’s resilience and sovereignty. Its modest daily gain may look routine, but beneath the surface lies a struggle shaped by monetary policy, political …

Germany’s manufacturing sector is finally showing signs of life after a long and painful downturn. Expectations for 2026 point to a return to growth, raising hopes that the industry may have passed its lowest point. While the rebound is expected to be modest, it would mark a clear shift after …

SnapshotConsumer sentiment rose to 57.3 in February, beating expectations of 55January reading stood at 56.4One-year inflation expectations eased to 3.5%, down from 4.0%Five-year inflation expectations edged up to 3.4%Confidence is now at its highest level since August 2025A Quiet Rebound in Consumer MoodThe improvement does not point to exuberance, but …

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Friday, recovering part of the sharp losses seen in the previous session, even as Amazon shares slid after the company flagged a much larger-than-expected capital spending plan for 2026. At 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures rose 130 points, or 0.3%, S&P …

Gold and silver prices reversed earlier losses to edge higher in Asian trading on Friday, as bargain hunters stepped in following a week marked by sharp volatility and heavy selloffs across precious metals. Despite the rebound, silver remained the clear underperformer and was on track to post a steep weekly …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a new website aimed at giving Americans access to discounted prescription medicines, marking a central pillar of his renewed push to lower drug prices in the United States. The launch was announced during a White House event attended by Centers for Medicare …

Bitcoin rebounded in Asian trading on Friday after touching its lowest level in 16 months, but the world’s largest cryptocurrency remained on course for a sharp weekly decline as a broad risk-off mood continued to weigh on digital assets. Bitcoin rose around 5% to $66,144 by 01:48 ET, recovering from …

European shares moved lower on Friday, heading toward a muted close to a volatile week marked by investor caution toward technology stocks and a string of disappointing corporate earnings, with automaker Stellantis delivering the latest shock. The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 0.2% to 610.28 points by 08:09 GMT. Stellantis shares …

Germany’s trade sector ended the year on a strong note, but weakness in industrial production underlined the fragile and uneven nature of any economic recovery in Europe’s largest economy, official data showed on Friday. German exports surged 4.0% in December compared with the previous month, significantly outperforming expectations for a …

Oil prices settled sharply lower on Thursday after the United States and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, easing market concerns over potential disruptions to Iranian crude supplies and injecting fresh volatility into energy markets. Brent crude futures closed down $1.91, or 2.75%, at $67.55 per barrel, …