US nonfarm payrolls up by 172,000 in May
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States rose by 172,000 in May, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The figure followed an upward revision to a gain of 214,000 jobs in April.
US Initial Jobless Claims Rise
Initial jobless claims in the United States increased by 13,000 to 225,000 for the week ending May 30. Meanwhile, the four-week moving average rose to 214,750, indicating a slight softening in the labor market. The data may influence market expectations regarding future monetary policy decisions by the Federal Reserve.
6/4/2026
Iran claims it shot down US MQ-9 drone
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Tuesday that its air defenses shot down a General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper drone belonging to the United States military.
Iran Orders High-Enriched Uranium to Remain Inside the Country
Two senior Iranian sources stated that Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered uranium enriched close to weapons-grade levels to remain inside the country.
According to Reuters, the news triggered a swift market reaction, with oil prices rising while gold prices declined.
German business activity continues to drop in May
German business activity continues to drop in May
Private sector activity in Germany continued to contract in May, S&P Global said in its preliminary report published on Thursday. The Flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) Output Index, which measures output in services and manufacturing, was forecast to be 48.6.
Silver up 4%
Silver soared over 4% on Wednesday, surpassing $91 per ounce and reaching its highest point since February 4. The price of silver has grown by 136% over the last six months, although it lost 11% in a month.
Silver was up by 4.24% going for $91.01 per ounce. Gold gained 0.46% to go for $5,187.79 per ounce. Platinum surged by 5.67% and went for $2,288.59 per ounce and palladium rose by 2.09%, going for $1,801.28 per ounce.
German GDP growth confirmed at 0.3% in Q4
Germany's gross domestic product (GDP) adjusted for price, season and calendar stood at 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2026 in comparison to the previous three-month period, the country's Federal Statistical Office Destatis said in its final report released on Wednesday, confirming the preliminary figure.
2/25/2026
UK business activity improves in February
Private sector activity in the United Kingdom rose in February, reaching a 22-month high, S&P Global said in a preliminary report on Friday.
2/20/2026
German producer prices down 3% in January
Producer prices in Germany decreased by 3% in January compared to the same month in the previous year, the country's statistical office Destatis revealed in its report on Friday. The figure declined by 0.6% compared to December 2025.
2/20/2026
UK retail sales rise 4.5% in January
The United Kingdom's retail sales jumped by 4.5% in January compared to the same month in the previous year, the country's Office for National Statistics said in its report published on Friday.
2/20/2026
Silver jumps 4%
Silver surged 4% on Wednesday, selling for over $76 per ounce.
2/18/2026
UK unemployment rate at 5.2% in 3 months to December
The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom was 5.2% in the three months to December, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday. The reading came in line with analysts' estimates and slightly up from the previous month's 5.1%
2/17/2026
UK unemployment rate at 5.2% in 3 months to December
The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom was 5.2% in the three months to December, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday. The reading came in line with analysts' estimates and slightly up from the previous month's 5.1%
2/17/2026
UK pound falls after jobs data
The British pound slid against the US dollar following the release of weaker-than-expected UK labour market figures.the pound sterling declined by 0.54% against the greenback to $1.35550.
2/17/2026
US initial jobless claims down by 5,000 to 227,000
The number of seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the United States decreased by 5,000 to 227,000 in the week ending February 7, the Department of Labor shared in its report on Thursday. The 4-week moving average rose by 7,000 from the previous week's unrevised average to stand at 219,500.
2/12/2026
Oil up over 1% as Iran worries persist
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for deliveries in March added 1.93% and went for $65.49 per barrel. Brent for April settlements rose by 1.81% and sold for $70.32 a barrel.
2/11/2026
US nonfarm payrolls up by 130,000 in January
Nonfarm payrolls in the United States grew by 130,000 in January, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday.
2/11/2026
Eurozone investor confidence grows in February
Investor confidence in the Eurozone improved in February compared to the previous month, Sentix stated in its report published on Monday. The confidence indicator rose by 6 points on a monthly basis to stand at 4.2, reaching its highest level since July 2025 and its third increase in a row.
2/9/2026
Japan’s Trade Surplus Hits ¥134.9 Billion in December
Japan posted a trade surplus of ¥134.9 billion in December 2025, according to a preliminary report from the Ministry of Finance.
2/9/2026
Silver jumps 6%, above $90
Silver rose by 6.09% to $90,12 per ounce gold gained by 2.71% to $5,077.41 per ounce, and platinum jumped by 3.10% to $2,323.14 per ounce. Also, palladium advanced 1.46% to $1,788.54 per ounce
2/4/2026