May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.
June 03, 2026 06:10 ETThe euro area private sector logged back-to-back contractions in May, marking its biggest fall in 18 months, final survey data from S&P Global showed Wednesday. The final composite output index dropped to 48.5 in May from 48.8 in April. A score below the threshold 50.0 indicates contraction. However, the score was above the flash estimate of 47.5.
June 03, 2026 06:06 ETGerman stocks fell on Wednesday as inflation concerns rose after oil prices climbed higher due to tensions in the Middle East, and continued uncertainty about Iran and the U.S. reaching a peace deal anytime soon.
June 03, 2026 05:46 ETGold prices traded lower on Wednesday as renewed Middle East tensions continued to push oil prices higher, clouding the outlook for inflation and interest rates. Spot gold fell 0.9 percent to $4,448.70 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures for August delivery were down 1 percent at $4,476.40. Inflation...
June 02, 2026 08:17 ETThe Bitcoin-led decline in cryptocurrencies deepened further on Tuesday as markets digested the sale of Bitcoins by Bitcoin champion Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc.