Most Asian stock markets advanced on Friday, supported by gains in technology shares, while Japanese equities held on to mild gains after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged, in line with expectations. The BOJ raised its inflation and growth forecasts, shifting market focus to an upcoming address by …
Read More »U.S. Economic Growth Revised Higher in Q3 as Exports, Investment and Profits Strengthen
The U.S. economy expanded slightly faster than previously estimated in the third quarter, while corporate profits were also revised higher, underscoring the resilience of growth through late summer. Gross domestic product rose at an annualized rate of 4.4% in the July to September period, according to the Commerce Department’s updated …
Read More »U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly, Pointing to a Steady but Cautious Labor Market
New filings for U.S. unemployment benefits edged higher last week, but by far less than expected, reinforcing signs that the labor market is holding steady as 2026 begins. Initial claims for state jobless aid increased by just 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 200,000 for the week ended January 17, according …
Read More »U.S. Futures Extend Rebound as Trump Eases Greenland Tariff Threat
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Thursday, extending the prior session’s rebound after President Donald Trump announced a framework for a deal over Greenland and withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on several European countries. By 05:15 ET, Dow Jones Futures rose 195 points, or 0.4%, S&P 500 Futures gained …
Read More »Bitcoin Struggles Below $90,000 as Geopolitical Relief Fails to Spark Crypto Rally
Bitcoin edged slightly higher on Thursday but failed to reclaim the $90,000 level, even as easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Europe lifted global markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading flat at $90,001.7 by 01:19 ET, lagging far behind the strong rally seen in equities, particularly technology …
Read More »European Stocks Rally After Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat
European markets surged on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not proceed with tariffs on European countries over Greenland and announced a framework agreement on the future of the Danish territory. By 08:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX jumped 1.2%, France’s CAC 40 climbed 1.3%, and the U.K.’s FTSE …
Read More »Gold Soars to New Records Near as Greenland Tensions Shake Markets
Gold prices surged to fresh all time highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, edging closer to the $4,900 an ounce mark as escalating tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland rattled global markets and reignited demand for safe havens. Spot gold jumped 2.3% to $4,872.13 an ounce, after …
Read More »Oil Gains on Kazakhstan Disruptions, Slow Venezuelan Exports Signal Tighter Supply
Oil prices ended Wednesday higher, supported by optimism over tightening global supply after production was temporarily halted at two major oilfields in Kazakhstan and as Venezuela’s export recovery continued to lag. Brent crude settled up 32 cents, or 0.5%, at $65.24 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 26 …
Read More »Trump Tells Davos the U.S. Economy Is “Back in Full Force”
President Donald Trump used his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday to declare what he described as a dramatic economic turnaround during his first year back in office. Speaking to global political and business leaders, Trump contrasted current conditions with those under the previous administration, saying …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Higher After Market Rout as Trump Heads to Davos
U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday, stabilizing after the previous session’s sharp selloff, as investors braced for President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. By 05:15 ET, Dow Jones Futures were up 46 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 0.2%, and Nasdaq …
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