Oil prices steadied on Friday after early losses, as investors balanced potential supply increases from OPEC+ with signs of easing inflation in the United States. Brent crude futures edged up to $67.61 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) held at $62.84 per barrel. Both benchmarks are on track …
Read More »Gold Surges Past $5,000 as US Inflation Fuels Fed Rate-Cut Bets
Gold prices reclaimed the $5,000 mark on Friday after a softer-than-expected US inflation report reignited speculation that the Federal Reserve could ease rates. XAU/USD jumped nearly 2%, trimming Thursday’s losses and signaling renewed bullish momentum.US Inflation Cools: CPI Hits 2.4%The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price …
Read More »Sec. Bessent Shakes Markets: China Ties and Metals Policies Ignite Global Turbulence
On a charged Friday, February 13, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a series of fiery statements revealing the Trump administration’s bold strategies on fraud prevention, trade adjustments, currency reform, and reshaping relations with Beijing. Speaking live on CNBC, Bessent painted a picture of a resilient U.S. economy navigating …
Read More »Inflation Relief Sparks a Short-Term Rally on Wall Street
US stocks moved higher after fresh inflation data showed price pressures easing slightly more than expected, giving investors temporary relief after a volatile week. The broad market, led by gains in the S&P 500, bounced during Friday trading as investors welcomed signs that inflation may be gradually cooling. Technology shares …
Read More »Explainer: Did the U.S. Economy Build Its Narrative on 900,000 Phantom Jobs?
In February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual benchmark revision, and the findings shocked markets. The update revealed that the American economy had added 900,000 fewer jobs in 2025 than previously reported. This was not a minor correction—it fundamentally reshaped the narrative of labor market …
Read More »Pound Holds Steady as Softer US Inflation Revives Rate-Cut Hopes
The British pound traded steadily against the US dollar on Thursday after fresh inflation data from the United States strengthened expectations that borrowing costs could start to fall later this year.US consumer price growth slowed more than expected in January, reinforcing signs that inflationary pressures are easing. The data supported …
Read More »Bitcoin Rebounds Near $69,000 After Shock By U.S. Jobs Data
The price of Bitcoin came under pressure after a major revision to U.S. employment data rattled global markets and revived concerns about economic uncertainty. The price of Bitcoin rebounded to around $68,987, rising more than 4% on the day, after markets digested the shock of a major revision to U.S. …
Read More »U.S. Inflation Cools Faster Than Expected in January, Strengthening Case for Fed Easing Later in Year
U.S. consumer price growth slowed more than expected in January, moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target and offering policymakers fresh evidence that price pressures are easing, helped in part by lower energy costs. Data released on Friday showed headline consumer prices rose 2.4% year-on-year in January, below …
Read More »U.S. Futures Ease as Tech Rout Lingers and Inflation Data Takes Center Stage
U.S. stock index futures edged slightly lower on Friday, as investors remained cautious following a sharp selloff in technology stocks in the previous session and ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report later in the day. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 95 points, or …
Read More »Bitcoin Drifts Near $66,000, Set for Fourth Weekly Loss as Risk Aversion Builds Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Bitcoin traded near the $66,000 level on Friday, extending a period of subdued price action and heading toward a fourth consecutive weekly decline, as investors remained cautious amid broad weakness across global risk assets and ahead of key U.S. inflation data later in the day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was …
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