U.S. stock index futures advanced slightly on Monday as Wall Street reacted to signs of easing inflation, kicking off a shortened trading week ahead of the Christmas holiday. Dow Jones Futures: +5 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: +10 points (+0.2%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: +60 points (+0.3%) Markets will close early …

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday, recovering from sharp losses late last week. Signs of cooling inflationary pressures in the U.S. eased concerns about aggressive rate cuts in 2025, while the euro slipped amid dovish remarks by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. Dollar Index (DXY): Up 0.4%, trading at …

European markets opened the week in the red, reflecting a subdued trading environment as the Christmas holiday approaches. At 03:13 ET (08:13 GMT), major indices showed minor declines: Germany’s DAX: -0.4% France’s CAC 40: -0.1% UK’s FTSE 100: -0.1% With many markets preparing to close early or remain shut on …

Bitcoin traded marginally lower on Monday, reflecting ongoing caution among investors as macroeconomic uncertainties and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve continued to weigh on risk assets. Market Performance Bitcoin declined by 0.7%, trading at $95,445.4 as of 00:41 ET (05:41 GMT), extending a losing streak in five of the …

The British economy showed no growth in the third quarter, according to revised data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), highlighting economic challenges facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer‘s government. The ONS adjusted its estimate of GDP growth for the July-to-September period to 0.0%, down from an initial projection of …

Oil prices began the week on a positive note, bolstered by data showing cooling U.S. inflation, which revived hopes for monetary policy easing in 2024, supporting global economic growth and oil demand. Brent crude futures rose $0.26 (0.4%) to $73.20 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $0.31 …

The Russian Central Bank surprised markets on Friday by maintaining its key interest rate at 21%, contrary to widespread expectations of a 2-percentage-point hike. Analysts had anticipated a rate increase to 23%, but the bank justified its decision by citing the effectiveness of recent tightening measures in curbing inflationary pressures. …

Gold prices held near a one-month low in Asian trade on Friday, heading for their third consecutive weekly loss as the Federal Reserve’s slower-than-expected rate cut projections for 2025 weighed on investor sentiment. Gold Performance Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $2,596.82 per ounce, while Gold futures for February delivery …

European stock markets ended the week on a downbeat note as concerns about a potential trade war with the U.S. and disappointing economic data weighed on investor sentiment. Indices Under Pressure Germany’s DAX dropped 1.1%, France’s CAC 40 slid 1%, The UK’s FTSE 100 fell 0.4%. Trade Tensions Escalate with …

The U.S. dollar ended the week on a high note, hitting a two-year peak as hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve continued to bolster its appeal. In contrast, global currencies faced significant pressure, with the yen, sterling, and commodity-linked currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars recording steep losses. …