US jobless claims rise less than expected despite ongoing layoffs
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week, underscoring continued resilience in the US…
ECB flags structural barriers slowing euro zone capital market integration
The euro zone has made steady progress in financial integration in recent years, but equity markets across the bloc remain…
Evening digest: Oil slips, Bitcoin rallies above $81k as geopolitics shift
Global markets saw mixed signals Tuesday as the US said its ceasefire with Iran remains intact despite fresh clashes near…
Australian central bank raises rates for third time as oil shock bites
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its official cash rate for the third consecutive time this year, taking it…
Will Powell’s move limit White House influence over the Fed?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell has capped his eight-year tenure with one of the most contentious policy moments in…
Evening digest: Trump displeased with Iran talks, jolts EU with auto tariffs
President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with ongoing Iran negotiations, while also announcing plans to raise tariffs on EU auto imports…
UK house prices defy forecasts, climb amid economic concerns
British house prices unexpectedly increased in April, even as consumer confidence weakened amid rising geopolitical tensions, according to a report…
Why Bitcoin is winning the 2026 Middle East war trade?
The financial world had a script for a Middle East war in the past. That was sell risk, buy gold,…
BoJ holds rates as split vote and oil shock cloud policy outlook
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged at 0.75%, choosing caution as rising oil prices and renewed conflict in…
Fed interest rate decision next week: here’s what to expect
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming April 28–29 meeting, as policymakers…