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 …
Read More »U.S. Job Growth Rebounds in November, but Rising Unemployment Signals Labor Market Softening
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 …
Read More »U.S. Retail Sales Stall in October as Higher-Income Spending Offsets Cost-of-Living Pressures
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 …
Read More »U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Rise More Than Expected in November, Signaling Labor Market Resilience
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 …
Read More »Bitcoin Slumps Toward $86K as Tech Selloff and Key U.S. Data Keep Risk Appetite on Edge
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 …
Read More »European Stocks Slip as Tech Weakness Lingers; Central Bank Week and U.S. Payrolls Take Focus
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 …
Read More »Rising U.K. Unemployment and Slower Wage Growth Strengthen Case for BoE Rate Cut
The U.K. labour market showed further signs of cooling in October, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will lower interest rates at its final policy meeting of the year later this week. Data released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the unemployment rate …
Read More »Dow Jones may experience downward pressure 16/12/2025
The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted losses during the previous trading session after reaching a high of 48,745. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: The 50-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) has started to apply downward pressure on the index, increasing short-term negative momentum. At the same time, the Relative Strength Index …
Read More »CAD moving with limited positivity 16/12/2025
After several consecutive sessions of decline, the USD/CAD pair recorded limited upside during the previous trading session. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: The pair has eased its sharp oversold conditions, supported by emerging positive signals from the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which helped generate modest upward momentum. However, simple moving …
Read More »GBP hits resistance 16/12/2025
The GBP/USD pair attempted to move higher at the start of the week, reaching a peak near 1.3428 before facing resistance. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: The pair was rejected from this level, triggering a short-term bearish correction. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has started to generate negative signals on …
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