The number of Americans filing for new unemployment benefits rose sharply last week, reaching a two-month high, according to Labor Department data released Thursday. However, the surge is largely attributed to seasonal factors, particularly school spring breaks in New York state, and may not yet signal a broader deterioration in …

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as expected, but issued a notably more cautious economic outlook for 2025 due to growing global trade risks, particularly from U.S. tariff policies. At the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting, the BOJ maintained its short-term benchmark interest rate …

Oil prices held steady on Thursday following a steep decline, as investors weighed Saudi Arabia’s willingness to tolerate lower prices, a potential increase in OPEC+ production, and weak U.S. economic data pointing to recession risks. Brent crude futures slipped 6 cents, or 0.1%, to $61.00 a barrel by 07:30 GMT. …

Gold prices slumped further in Asian trading on Thursday, falling for a third consecutive session, as renewed optimism around potential U.S. trade deals sapped safe-haven demand for the precious metal. Spot gold fell 1.5% to $3,240.30/oz, while June futures lost 2.1% to $3,248.64/oz—marking their lowest levels since mid-April. 🔍 Key …

Bitcoin held steady on Thursday, continuing its sideways movement after a robust April rally lost steam. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded at $94,943.4 by 05:09 GMT, maintaining recent gains but showing signs of fatigue as ETF inflows cooled and concerns around U.S. economic growth resurfaced. 🔍 Key Takeaways Bitcoin up …

Gold prices extended their decline on Wednesday as improved sentiment around U.S. trade policy and tariff relief reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Still, the precious metal remains on track for a nearly 6% monthly gain in April, marking its fourth consecutive monthly rise. Spot Gold: ↓ 0.4% to $3,305.10/oz Gold …

European equity markets opened modestly higher on Wednesday, extending a cautious rally as investors juggled a wave of corporate earnings results and awaited critical economic data from the eurozone. DAX (Germany): +0.3% CAC 40 (France): +0.2% FTSE 100 (U.K.): +0.2%(as of 07:02 GMT) The Stoxx 600 index posted its sixth …

Bitcoin rose modestly on Wednesday, holding just below its recent peak as investors braced for a barrage of U.S. economic data that could shape broader risk sentiment and influence crypto markets in the coming days. Bitcoin was up 0.8% at $95,041.2 (as of 01:36 ET), marking a nearly 15% gain …

Oil prices continued their sharp decline on Wednesday, deepening a rout that has pushed both Brent and WTI crude toward their worst monthly performance in over three years. Brent crude fell 72 cents (-1.12%) to $63.53 per barrel (as of 04:04 GMT). WTI crude dropped 70 cents (-1.16%) to $59.71 …

Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday, pressured by mounting concerns that the prolonged U.S.-China trade conflict is severely dampening global demand expectations. At 11:19 GMT: Brent crude futures slid $1.22, or 1.85%, to $64.64 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped $1.10, or 1.8%, to $60.95 per …