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Economic activity in the U.S. services sector gained notable momentum in February, signaling renewed strength in the largest part of the American economy. The latest Services Purchasing Managers’ Index climbed to 56.1, up sharply from January’s reading and well above market expectations, pointing to a solid expansion in business activity.The …

The U.S. administration struck an optimistic tone on the outlook for jobs, trade, and energy markets, even as global tensions and market volatility remain elevated. Recent comments from Scott Bessent offered a broad view of how policymakers see the economy evolving in the months ahead.On employment, officials expressed confidence that …

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 …

European stocks edged higher on Wednesday as investors continued to assess the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict while also digesting a fresh batch of corporate earnings. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.5%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 advanced 0.1%. Middle …

Global investors are facing one of the most precarious weeks in recent memory. Escalating conflict involving Iran has quickly transformed from a regional military escalation into a global financial risk event. Joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets at the end of February 2026 rattled markets, sending oil prices …

A sharp surge in global oil prices has shifted the tone in currency markets, pushing the Canadian Dollar higher and weighing on USD/CAD. The move followed a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions, which disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical route for global crude shipments. With …

The US Dollar is back in the spotlight as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East trigger a wave of safe-haven demand. The US Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, climbed toward the key 100 level after news that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard declared the …

Federal Reserve officials delivered a carefully calibrated message Tuesday: the U.S. economy remains resilient, but tariffs, geopolitics, and rising energy prices are complicating the path toward lower interest rates — and intensifying the political crosscurrents surrounding monetary policy.At the center of the debate was John C. Williams, president of the …

The Euro edged lower against the British Pound on Tuesday, even after fresh data showed inflation in the euro area came in stronger than expected. Currency markets remain focused less on recent price figures and more on the broader impact of rising energy costs and the uncertain outlook for central …

European stocks retreated sharply on Tuesday, as the rapidly widening conflict in the Middle East crushed global risk appetite and pushed investors further toward safe-haven assets. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX dropped 1.9%, France’s CAC 40 fell 1.2%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 slid 1%. Middle East escalation …