CIA Abruptly Discontinues Long-Standing Public Data Resource
CIA Discontinues World Factbook Release The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) announced on Wednesday that it would cease the publication of its long-standing intelligence resource. This decision affects the World Factbook, which has been described as a key reference source for both intelligence agencies and the public since its inception online in 1997. Interestingly, the agency […]
Restaurant prices increase by 0.6-0.8% according to the latest inflation report data.
Rising Food Prices Affect Dining Out Food prices are climbing across the country, extending beyond grocery store shelves. In January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which provides a monthly glimpse into inflation trends. The CPI indicated that, in December, restaurant prices spiked by 0.6% to 0.8% […]
What is the timing of the Australian Trade Data and its potential impact on AUD/USD?
Australia’s trade surplus grew to 3.373 billion in December, an increase from the revised figure of 2.597 billion seen the previous month, as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. More detailed statistics indicated that Australian exports in December rose by 1.0% month-on-month, rebounding from a revised decline of 4.0% in November. In […]
Many Democrats might struggle to retain their positions, recent fundraising data indicates.
House Democrats Struggle with Fundraising Ahead of Midterms A number of House Democrats—over a dozen, in fact—are falling behind in fundraising compared to their opponents as the midterm elections in November approach. This situation is particularly concerning for several members who are considered vulnerable as they gear up for re-election. Some reports indicate that the […]
EUR/USD rebounds from lows as attention turns to Eurozone HICP data
Euro Makes Slight Gains Against the Dollar The euro (EUR) is edging up against the US dollar (USD), currently trading at 1.1825, which is fairly close to its weekly low of 1.1775. The disappointment stemming from the Eurozone’s HCOB Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hasn’t heavily impacted the currency, as traders seem cautious, awaiting January’s […]
Today’s Forex Market: Attention turns to Eurozone inflation and important US data
So, here’s what’s happening on Thursday, February 4th. Major currency pairs were rather quiet early on Wednesday as investors prepared for some critical macroeconomic data. Eurostat is set to release the January inflation figures later, while the U.S. economic calendar features private sector employment data and PMI data from the Institute for Supply Management. On […]
EUR/USD holds steady over 1.1800 before Eurozone CPI and US data
The EUR/USD pair has had a tough time taking advantage of a slight recovery from the prior day’s low of around 1.1780-1.1775, still holding within a tight range during Wednesday’s Asian trading. Currently, it’s hovering near the 1.1815 mark, showing little change today, as traders eagerly anticipate the upcoming Eurozone Consumer Inflation Report. Preliminary estimates […]
Banks look for fresh investors for Oracle data center loans
Banks are actively seeking investors, including insurance firms and private credit funds, to offload billions in loans connected to Oracle’s extensive data center initiatives. Reports suggest that there are around $56 billion in construction loans linked to data centers, rated as investment grade due to future leases associated with a significant $300 billion agreement with […]
Voters Are More Optimistic About the Economy, Supported by the Data.
Economic Sentiment Shifts Under Trump Administration A year into the Trump administration, many Americans are gradually emerging from the economic struggles that characterized the end of the Biden administration. Increasing numbers of voters are feeling more positive about the economy, and a growing share believe their own financial situations are improving. According to recent data, […]
October 10 Marked the Beginning of the Bitcoin Bear Market, According to On-Chain Data
Bitcoin’s Bear Market Triggered by Major Liquidation Event On October 10, 2025, Bitcoin’s downturn began, marked by what has been described as the largest liquidation event in cryptocurrency history. Around $19 billion in futures contracts were liquidated as prices fell sharply from their previous highs. According to CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost, the impact wasn’t just directional; […]