European equity markets traded modestly higher on Wednesday, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a busy week of regional central bank policy decisions, while softer inflation data provided a notable boost to U.K. stocks. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index rose 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and …

Bitcoin traded largely flat near the $87,000 level on Wednesday, stabilizing after modest losses earlier in the week, as persistent outflows from U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook kept investors cautious. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last seen little changed at $86,748 by 01:51 …

Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered what he described as a “total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, injecting fresh geopolitical risk into energy markets already grappling with demand concerns. Brent crude futures rose 87 cents, …

The U.K.’s annual inflation rate fell sharply in November, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) could cut interest rates at its final policy meeting of the year later this week. Data showed consumer price inflation eased to 3.2% in November, down from 3.6% in October. While inflation remains …

The U.S. dollar edged modestly higher on Wednesday, moving away from its lowest level since early October, as investors weighed signs of a softening labor market against lingering uncertainty over when the Federal Reserve may deliver its next interest rate cut. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a …

U.S. job growth rebounded in November after a sharp contraction in October, though signs of a cooling labor market persist amid heightened economic uncertainty linked to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. According to data released Tuesday by the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Nonfarm Payrolls increased by …

U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly flat in October, though consumer spending appears to have remained on a solid footing at the start of the fourth quarter despite the rising cost of living that is forcing some households to scale back. The unchanged reading in retail sales reported by the Commerce …

The U.S. labor market showed continued resilience in November, as Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) increased by 64,000, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The reading surpassed market expectations for a gain of 50,000, offering a modest upside surprise to investors. The better-than-expected job growth suggests …

Bitcoin extended its recent pullback on Tuesday, pressured by fragile risk sentiment ahead of major U.S. economic releases and continued weakness across global technology stocks. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell about 4% to $85,987.9 by 00:35 ET (05:35 GMT), hovering near a two-week low and close to levels last seen …

European equities traded lower on Tuesday, tracking the softer tone from Wall Street, though declines remained contained as investors positioned for a heavy week of central bank decisions and key U.S. data. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE …