European equities traded mixed on Friday, as investors balanced a fresh round of corporate earnings against a sharp overnight selloff in U.S. technology shares, while awaiting key regional growth data for further direction. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged up 0.2% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, …
Read More »Gold Rebounds in Asia as Middle East Tensions Offset Rate Uncertainty Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, recovering some ground after a sharp sell-off in the previous session, as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risks in the Middle East against lingering uncertainty over the future path of U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,953.58 an ounce by …
Read More »Asian Stocks Advance as South Korea Hits Record High on AI Chip Rally, Japan Pauses Near Peak
Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in South Korea where shares surged to record highs on strong gains in chipmakers. Japanese equities, meanwhile, traded flat after touching a fresh all-time peak above the 58,000 mark, as optimism surrounding the so-called “Takaichi trade” began …
Read More »Yen Surges, Sterling Holds Steady Ahead of US Inflation Data
Global currencies saw notable movements on Thursday, with the Japanese Yen climbing steadily against the US Dollar and the Pound Sterling holding its ground, as investors prepare for key US inflation numbers.Yen Strengthened After Election BoostThe Japanese Yen gained momentum following the decisive election victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, …
Read More »Explainer: U.S. Jobless Claims Signal Resilient but Cooling Labor Market
Initial claims dip slightly as continuing claims tick higher, markets respond cautiouslyUnemployment insurance claims, a key gauge of the U.S. labor market, point to continued resilience despite signs of gradual cooling. The latest Department of Labor (DOL) report shows that initial claims remain near historically low levels, while continuing claims …
Read More »Gold’s Sudden Slide: Why Fundamentals Turned Against the Precious Metal
On February 12, 2026, gold (XAU/USD) endured a sharp correction, sliding by around $165, or −3.26%, to trade near $4,918 per ounce. This decline followed an extraordinary rally above $5,600 in January, and it reflects a decisive shift in fundamental drivers rather than a mere technical pullback. 1. Strong U.S. …
Read More »Tesla’s China Sales Collapse 45% as Domestic Demand Plunges
Tesla’s retail sales in China fell dramatically in January, dropping 45% year-over-year to just 18,485 units—the lowest monthly figure since late 2022. While some of the decline can be attributed to seasonal factors and a record-breaking December, the magnitude of the drop underscores a troubling trend for Tesla in its …
Read More »Oil Slides Below $63 as Geopolitics Cool and Demand Doubts Grow
Crude oil prices came under renewed pressure on Thursday, with US benchmark prices slipping below the $63 a barrel mark. The sell-off reflects a rapid shift in market mood as fears of supply disruption linked to Middle East tensions began to fade, while longer-running concerns about weak global demand resurfaced.Easing …
Read More »Wall Street Under Pressure as Tech Selloff Deepens and Data Clouds the Outlook
U.S. equities retreated sharply as a renewed wave of selling swept through technology stocks, dragging all major indexes into negative territory. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell decisively, with the Dow shedding roughly 500 points in a single session. The move marked a clear reversal after …
Read More »Inflation in Focus as Markets Await Key US CPI Data
Financial markets are turning their attention to the latest US inflation report, widely seen as a key signal for the direction of price pressures after a period of mixed economic data. With recent figures already shaping expectations around interest rates and growth, the upcoming release is expected to offer a …
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