All Articles
Browse our complete collection of financial news and analysis
All Articles
Browse our complete collection of financial news and analysis
Showing 1 to 12 of 157 articles
Inflation1 min read
US Producer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in March, Buoying Market — Yet Persistent Inflation May Keep Fed in a Bind
U.S. producer inflation rose less than expected in March despite higher energy prices, while markets rallied; however, persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions keep uncertainty over future Federal Reserve policy decisions elevated.
By Shanthi Rexaline1 days ago
Energy1 min read
IEA Warns of Steepest Oil Supply Shock Since COVID as Iran War Drags Down 2026 Demand Forecast
EA sharply cut demand forecasts for 2026, citing conflict disrupted supply, reduced refinery activity, tightened inventories outside the Middle East, and elevated prices.
By Shanthi Rexaline1 days ago
Inflation1 min read
Iran War Rattles German Economy as Wholesale Prices Jump At Fastest Pace in 3 Years
Germany’s wholesale inflation surged on energy and metals costs, complicating ECB policy outlook, with markets pricing fewer rate hikes despite persistent price pressures.
By Shanthi Rexaline1 days ago
Growth1 min read
Yuan Hits Fresh 3-Year High as China's Import Boom Overshadows Trade Surplus Slump Amid Iran War Fallout
China’s imports surged on higher commodity, and semiconductor prices, while export growth slowed amid weaker global demand and supply chain disruptions, narrowing the country’s trade surplus.
By Shanthi Rexaline1 days ago
Growth1 min read
Existing Home Sales Hit 9-Month Low as Rising Rates and Shaky Confidence Squeeze Buyers
U.S. existing home sales declined in March amid weak demand, limited inventory, and higher mortgage rates, leaving the housing market constrained and recovery slower and uncertain.
By Shanthi Rexaline2 days ago
Energy1 min read
OPEC Flags Q2 Demand Hit but Holds Bullish Year Outlook; Trump's Hormuz Blockade Threat Sends Crude Surging
Oil demand growth is expected to remain strong for the year, while supply growth will likely remain modest, even as geopolitical risks drive volatility in energy markets.
By Shanthi Rexaline2 days ago
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
US Consumer Sentiment Falls to All-Time Low as Iran War Fuels Inflation Anxiety
The U.S.-Iran war has dented consumers’ morale notably in April, with near-term inflation expectations increasing further from March levels.
By Shanthi Rexaline5 days ago
Inflation1 min read
Tame Core Temper Rate Hike Odds, but Economists Flag Lingering Inflation Risk Beyond March's Energy-Driven CPI Surge
The month-over-month (MoM) CPI rate was the largest monthly jump since 2022, with energy alone contributing 0.7 percentage points.
By Shanthi Rexaline5 days ago
Inflation1 min read
March CPI Surges, but Less Than Expected, Despite Iran War Driving Gasoline Prices Higher
The spike in March CPI was attributed almost entirely to the gasoline prices, which jumped 21.2% following a mere 0.8% increase in February.
By Shanthi Rexaline5 days ago
Index Products1 min read
US Stock Futures Stall After S&P 500's 7-Day Winning Streak as Traders Move to the Sidelines Ahead of March CPI Report
U.S. stock futures traded cautiously after a strong rally, with gains cooling as investors awaited key inflation data, while geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices continued to shape near-term market sentiment.
By Shanthi Rexaline5 days ago
Agricultural Commodities1 min read
WASDE April Report: US Wheat Stocks Nudged Up, While Corn, Soybean Outlook Unchanged
The April WASDE report showed U.S. wheat, corn and soybean ending stock maintained unchanged, with modest price gains across major crops.
By Shanthi Rexaline5 days ago
Growth1 min read
US Economy Lost Momentum Ahead of Iran War as Weak Income and Elevated Inflation Raise Concerns
Weak income, soft real spending, and downward GDP revisions signal slowing U.S. economic momentum, while persistent inflation keeps pressure on the Federal Reserve.
By Shanthi Rexaline6 days ago