The decline in Germany’s manufacturing sector moderated in October, with the HCOB Germany Manufacturing PMI edging up to 43.0 from September’s 40.6, marking a three-month high. However, this index, compiled by S&P Global, remains well below the neutral 50-point level, signaling ongoing contraction. Key Points from October PMI Data Output …

European markets traded in a narrow range on Monday, reflecting investor caution at the start of a significant week that includes the U.S. presidential election, Federal Reserve and Bank of England interest rate decisions, and further corporate earnings reports. Market Overview Germany’s DAX: Down by 0.1%. France’s CAC 40: Fell …

Oil prices saw a sharp rise in Asian markets on Monday following OPEC+’s decision to delay its planned production increase for December by at least one month. This move comes as the cartel aims to counter downward pressure on oil prices due to weaker demand, particularly from China. Market Reactions: …

Most Asian stocks saw gains on Monday as investors awaited potential fiscal support announcements from China’s top policymakers. However, the rise was cautious, with investors also bracing for the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Key Developments: Low Trading Volumes: Market activity was subdued due to …

The U.S. labor market experienced a significant slowdown in October, with nonfarm payrolls adding just 12,000 jobs, far below the expected 106,000. This steep drop comes after September’s revised 223,000 job increase, as the Labor Department indicated that severe hurricanes in the Southeast and strikes in manufacturing weighed heavily on …

Bitcoin’s price saw continued losses on Friday, as the cryptocurrency market pulled back for the third day straight. The decline comes amid heightened volatility as Donald Trump’s odds in the U.S. presidential race faced slight dips, which some investors fear may add regulatory uncertainty, especially if Democratic candidate Kamala Harris …

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ) reported third-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, propelling its stock up by 5.7% in after-hours trading despite issuing slightly lower-than-anticipated guidance for the upcoming quarter. The company posted an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43, surpassing the analyst consensus of $1.14 by $0.29. Quarterly revenue reached …

European stock markets traded modestly higher on Friday morning as investors awaited the release of key U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, along with the impending U.S. presidential election. At the start of the European trading session, the DAX in Germany gained 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 rose 0.3%, and the U.K.’s FTSE …

Oil prices rose sharply on Friday, with Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) both gaining over 2% as geopolitical concerns and supply factors bolstered the market. By early trading hours, Brent crude for January delivery climbed to $74.22 a barrel, up $1.41, while WTI rose to $70.72, gaining …

Asian markets kicked off the month on a cautious note, with most indices lower as investors await key U.S. jobs data. Friday’s nonfarm payroll report, the U.S. presidential election, and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting next week are expected to heavily influence market sentiment. Wall Street and Futures: Tech Stocks …