European stock markets opened higher on Friday as investors kept a close eye on escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine and assessed Germany’s downwardly revised economic growth figures for Q3. Market Overview Germany’s DAX: Up 0.6% France’s CAC 40: Up 0.5% UK’s FTSE 100: Up 0.7% Geopolitical Escalation: Russia-Ukraine Conflict …

Euro zone business activity suffered an unexpected and sharp downturn in November, as the region’s services sector joined manufacturing in contraction. HCOB’s composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the euro zone, compiled by S&P Global, plummeted to a 10-month low of 48.1, well below the 50 threshold that delineates expansion …

Bitcoin surged on Friday, reaching new heights as optimism surrounding friendlier U.S. regulations and a surge in options trading activity fueled the cryptocurrency’s rally. The world’s largest crypto asset climbed 1.9% to $98,870.4 by 06:17 GMT, with an intraday high of $99,289.3. This marks a weekly gain of 9.1%, propelling …

Gold maintained its upward momentum on Friday, setting the stage for its largest weekly gain in nearly eight months. The precious metal’s appeal as a safe haven surged amid heightened geopolitical tensions, as Russia lowered its nuclear weapon usage threshold and launched a hypersonic missile at Ukraine. Spot gold remained …

The British pound edged lower against the dollar on Thursday, reflecting market caution as investors awaited clarity on President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick and the implications for U.S. economic policies. Sterling fell 0.1% to $1.26405, struggling to maintain footing against a firming dollar. Dollar Gains Weigh on SterlingThe dollar’s …

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as intensifying military exchanges between Russia and Ukraine overshadowed concerns over rising U.S. crude inventories. The geopolitical tensions bolstered market uncertainty, keeping prices elevated despite bearish supply data from the United States. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $73.77 per barrel by 10:17 GMT, …

Britain’s public finances faced mounting pressure in October as borrowing levels exceeded expectations, posing a significant challenge for Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that public sector net borrowing reached £17.4 billion ($22 billion) in October, well above the £12.3 billion forecast …

Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high on Thursday, fueled by optimistic sentiment around crypto markets and the prospect of pro-crypto regulations under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The world’s largest cryptocurrency reached $97,792.6 before settling slightly lower at $96,909.4 by early morning trading. This rally places Bitcoin tantalizingly close to …

Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trade on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of gains as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine spurred safe-haven demand. However, the precious metal’s recovery faced headwinds from a robust U.S. dollar and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate decisions. Spot gold rose …

U.S. stock index futures rose slightly on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over retail earnings and anticipation for Nvidia’s quarterly results, even as geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe introduced caution. At 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), the Dow Jones Futures rose 70 points (+0.2%), the S&P 500 Futures gained 5 points (+0.1%), …