U.S. private-sector hiring disappointed in the latest ADP National Employment Report, signaling a notable loss of momentum in the labor market ahead of this week’s key government jobs data. According to ADP, private employers added just 22,000 jobs, well below market expectations of 46,000, and down sharply from the previous …

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Wednesday as investors braced for another wave of major corporate earnings, following a sharp pullback in technology and AI-related shares. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 150 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures …

Gold prices climbed back above key psychological levels in Asian trade on Wednesday, as renewed signs of tension between the United States and Iran reignited demand for safe-haven assets. The yellow metal extended gains after staging a sharp rebound on Tuesday, with dip-buying still evident following last week’s steep selloff …

Canada’s top investment industry regulator has introduced a new framework governing the custody of digital assets, aiming to reduce the risk of losses stemming from hacking, fraud, and weak governance practices. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) on Tuesday published its Digital Asset Custody Framework, setting out clear standards for …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping spending package into law, bringing an end to a partial government shutdown after just three days, while setting up a new funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in two weeks’ time. The administration and Republican leaders moved quickly …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average successfully reached its first upside target at 49,640, as outlined in the previous technical report, extending gains to a session high near 49,767. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart Price action remains supported above the simple moving averages, which continues to favor the broader recovery scenario. …

The USD/CAD pair has come under renewed short-term downside pressure after reaching a high near 1.3686 in the previous session, allowing a temporary corrective downtrend to reassert itself. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart Despite the recent pullback, simple moving averages are once again acting as a potential support zone, which …

The GBP/USD pair is showing a short-term upward move as it attempts to recover losses from previous sessions, currently stabilizing above the 1.3700 level. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart Simple moving averages have shifted back into a supportive position, providing positive momentum and encouraging intraday upside attempts. The Relative Strength …

U.S. crude oil futures advanced in the previous session, in line with our prior technical outlook. As anticipated, a confirmed break above the 62.60 level triggered further gains toward 63.35, with prices extending higher to a peak near 64.17. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart Simple moving averages have shifted back …

Gold prices (XAU/USD) staged a notable rebound during early trading today, climbing to a high near $5,082 at the time of writing, as the market attempts to recover part of the losses recorded in previous sessions. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart Daily Trend: Still BearishDespite the short-term rebound and price …