Bitcoin traded higher on Friday, lifted by optimism over a Federal Reserve rate cut later this month, with investors now focused on key U.S. nonfarm payrolls data for confirmation. Bitcoin Recovers from August Declines The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.8% to $111,537.3 by 01:35 ET (05:35 GMT). Despite recent volatility, …

Germany’s industrial sector suffered an unexpected setback in July, as new orders declined more than anticipated, driven largely by a drop in large-scale demand. Headline Decline vs. Expectations Industrial orders fell 2.9% month-on-month on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, the Federal Statistics Office reported Friday. This was far worse than …

Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Friday, holding close to record highs as investors ramped up bets on a September Federal Reserve rate cut. Focus now turns to the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report, which could reinforce expectations for policy easing. Gold Maintains Bullish Momentum Spot gold rose 0.4% to …

The U.S. dollar steadied on Thursday, consolidating in a volatile week as investors weighed softening labor market data and ongoing fragility in global bond markets, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut rates this month. Labor Market in Focus Data on Wednesday showed job openings fell to a 10-month …

Euro zone retail sales fell more than expected in July, raising concerns over whether resilient household spending can continue to offset the drag on growth from U.S. tariffs and broader economic uncertainty. According to Eurostat data released Thursday, retail sales in the 20-country bloc dropped 0.5% month-on-month, compared with expectations …

European shares held steady on Thursday as investors remained cautious in the face of renewed volatility in government bonds, while a sharp profit warning from British airline Jet2 weighed on the travel and leisure sector. The pan-European STOXX 600 was flat at 546.93 points by 07:22 GMT after a choppy …

Bitcoin traded flat on Thursday, with broader cryptocurrency markets also moving sideways as traders stayed cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data and further signals on interest rates. Speculative assets, including digital tokens, faced muted demand as the dollar steadied and investors avoided risk. Bitcoin was last seen at …

Gold prices ease on profit-taking after record highs, dollar steadies ahead of U.S. labor data Gold prices retreated in Asian trading on Thursday, weighed down by profit-taking after a string of record highs above $3,500 per ounce. The pullback came as the U.S. dollar stabilized, with traders awaiting key labor …

Bitcoin held relatively firm on Wednesday after clawing back some losses earlier this week, though sentiment across crypto markets remained cautious amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, rising bond yields, and expectations for lower interest rates. Bitcoin Price Action The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.5% to $110,812.6 by 01:38 ET (05:38 …

U.S. equity futures ticked higher on Wednesday, recovering from a weak start to the holiday-shortened week. Investors welcomed news that Alphabet avoided the harshest penalties in a landmark antitrust ruling, while attention also turned to a wave of corporate earnings reports. Futures Snapshot S&P 500 Futures: +0.3% Nasdaq 100 Futures: …