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
UK Business Activity Improves in January
Business activity in the United Kingdom expanded at a faster pace in January, driven by a solid improvement in the services sector, according to data released by S&P Global on Wednesday.
The Services PMI Business Activity Index rose by 2.6 points month-on-month to reach 54, signaling a stronger expansion in economic activity. A reading above 50 indicates growth, reflecting improving demand conditions and increased business confidence across the sector.
Eurozone Inflation Falls to 1.7% in January
Annual inflation in the euro area declined to 1.7% in January, down from 1.9% in December, according to a preliminary estimate released by Eurostat on Wednesday.
The slowdown in inflation suggests easing price pressures across the eurozone, reinforcing expectations that inflation is moving closer to the European Central Bank’s medium-term target.
Germany's manufacturing activity up in January
Manufacturing activity in Germany improved in January, although the sector remained in contraction territory, S&P Global said in a report on Monday. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) grew 2.1 points from December to 49.1, a three-month high.
2/2/2026
UK's manufacturing PMI at 17-month high in January
The United Kingdom's manufacturing activity grew to a 17-month high in January, according to an S&P Global report released on Monday.
2/2/2026
US initial jobless claims up by 8,000 to 208,000
The number of seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the United States rose by 8,000 to 208,000 in the week ending January 3, the Department of Labor said on Thursday.
1/8/2026
Japan's December consumer confidence slips to 37.2
Japan's seasonally adjusted Consumer Confidence Index decreased in December when compared to the figure seen the previous month, down by 0.8 points to land at 33.7, according to a report released on Thursday by the country's Cabinet Office.
1/8/2026
German factory orders up 5.6% in November
Real (price-adjusted) new orders in manufacturing in Germany rose 5.6% in November on a monthly basis, the country's Federal Statistical Office Destatis revealed in a report published on Thursday. The figure came in above analyst expectations.
1/8/2026
U.S. Private Payrolls Rise by 41,000 in December
Private payrolls in the United States increased by 41,000 in December, according to a report by Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP) released on Wednesday. The figure was an improvement compared to a loss of 32,000 jobs in November, but lower than predicted by analysts.
1/7/2026
Euro area inflation down from 2.1% to 2% in December
Eurozone's consumer price index (CPI) rose 2% on an annual basis in December, according to a flash estimate published by the European Union's statistical office Eurostat on Wednesday.
1/7/2026
Silver down over 2% after yesterday's rise
Silver traded over 2% lower on Wednesday, pulling back from yesterday's rally that saw it gain over 6%. The price of silver has still improved by 36.3% in a month and 115.9% in the last six months as geopolitical tensions and unease about the state of the US economy pushed investors toward safe havens.
Silver lost 2.31% going for $79.42 per ounce. Gold decreased by 0.70% and went for $4,463 per ounce. Meanwhile, platinum dropped 3.66%, selling for $2,331.71 per ounce and palladium fell by 3.40% to go for $1,740.75 per ounce.
Silver prices rose on Tuesday
Silver trades at $77.98 per troy ounce, up 2.33% from the $76.20 it cost on Monday.
1/6/2026
UK private sector activity expands in December
The United Kingdom's private sector activity grew in December, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) Composite Output Index rising from 51.2 in November to 51.4 in December, S&P Global revealed in its final report on Tuesday
1/6/2026
Eurozone Private Sector Activity Slows in December
The euro area saw its business activity expand in December, albeit at a slower pace, with the composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling from November's 30-month high of 52.8 to 51.5, according to a report published by S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) on Tuesday.
1/6/2026
Oil prices volatile as market weighs Maduro arrest
Oil prices had a choppy session yesterday with the market trying to digest the impact of the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by the US. ICE Brent fell below US$60/bbl at one point during the trading session but settled 1.66% higher on the day at US$61.76/bbl
1/6/2026
Germany’s Business Activity Slows Further in December
Germany’s private sector activity showed a slight slowdown in December, according to the final report released on Tuesday by S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB).The Composite PMI Output Index was revised down to 51.3 in December, compared to the preliminary reading of 51.5, signaling a modest easing in overall business activity.
1/6/2026
Gold Rises 2%, Silver Soars 4% Amid Venezuela Crisis
Gold jumped by 2.26% to $4425 per ounce while silver surged by 4.30% to $75.51 per ounce platinum increased by 1.93% to $2,182.08 per ounce, and palladium climbed by 1.31% to $1,638.48 per ouncePrecious metals saw sharp gains on Monday as geopolitical tensions intensified, driving investors toward safe-haven assets. Gold climbed 2.26% to $4,425 per ounce, while silver surged 4.30% to $75.51 per ounce
1/5/2026
Gold Holds Steady Above $4,400 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The increase in safe-haven demand comes as geopolitical tensions rise. The U.S. launched land strikes in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Additionally, US President Donald Trump’s confrontational statements toward Colombia and Mexico fueled concerns about regional instability in Latin America, further supporting gold prices.
1/5/2026