U.S. private sector hiring showed a modest but encouraging pickup in February, offering a reassuring signal about the labor market at a time of heightened global uncertainty. Data released Wednesday showed that private employers added 63,000 jobs, surpassing expectations for a smaller increase and improving on January’s subdued performance.The report …
Read More »ISM Signals Slower U.S. Factory Growth as Iran Tensions Keep the Dollar in Demand
Fresh economic data from the United States delivered a mixed signal to global markets on Monday. Manufacturing activity continued to expand in February, but the pace cooled slightly compared with the previous month. Under normal circumstances, that kind of moderation might have softened demand for the dollar. This time, however, …
Read More »Nvidia Unleashes Another AI Shockwave as Revenue Explodes and Outlook Soars
Nvidia has delivered yet another seismic quarter, reinforcing its position at the epicenter of the global artificial intelligence revolution. The chip giant not only surpassed expectations but widened the gap, posting explosive growth that underscores how deeply AI infrastructure spending is reshaping the technology landscape. Fourth-quarter revenue surged to 68.13 …
Read More »Core PCE Overshoots Forecasts, Pressuring the Fed to Maintain Higher Rates
The latest readings of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index—widely regarded as the Federal Reserve’s most reliable and preferred measure of U.S. inflation—came in above market expectations. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy prices, also exceeded forecasts, signaling stronger‑than‑anticipated underlying inflation pressures. These results highlight the possibility that the …
Read More »Gold Retreats in Asia as Silver Suffers Sharp Selloff on Dollar Strength
Gold prices reversed earlier gains and moved lower in Asian trading on Thursday, while silver plunged sharply, erasing much of its brief rebound earlier this week as renewed pressure returned to metal markets. Spot gold slipped 1.3% to $4,899.18 an ounce by early Asian hours, while April gold futures fell …
Read More »Gold Pulls Back as US Dollar Gains and Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Modest Retreat After Recent Rally Gold fell nearly 1% midweek, retreating from multi-day highs as the US dollar strengthened and global geopolitical tensions eased. The yellow metal, a traditional safe-haven, came under pressure as investors digested a mix of US economic signals and signs of international calm. The move highlights …
Read More »NFP and CPI Delayed to February 11 and 13 Respectively After End of Partial U.S. Government Shutdown
The January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report will now be released on February 11, five days later than originally scheduled, following a brief partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) and real earnings report will be delayed to February 13, and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey …
Read More »U.S. Private Job Growth Misses Expectations as ADP Reports Sharp Slowdown
U.S. private-sector hiring disappointed in the latest ADP National Employment Report, signaling a notable loss of momentum in the labor market ahead of this week’s key government jobs data. According to ADP, private employers added just 22,000 jobs, well below market expectations of 46,000, and down sharply from the previous …
Read More »No US NFP Report on Friday as Markets Juggle Partial Shutdown and Volatile Assets
The January U.S. jobs report, including the crucial Nonfarm Payrolls data, has been postponed due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. Federal agencies have suspended routine operations, leaving key economic indicators on hold until funding resumes. Investors had been expecting modest job growth of around 55,000 positions and a steady …
Read More »US Manufacturing Roars Back as ISM Index Smashes January Forecasts
A surprise rebound lifts confidence and reshapes early-2026 economic expectations as the US manufacturing sector delivered a powerful comeback in January, signaling easing pressure on factories and renewed momentum across industrial activity. Fresh data showed a sharp improvement that exceeded expectations and challenged fears of a prolonged slowdown at the …
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