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European equities traded mixed on Friday, as investors balanced a fresh round of corporate earnings against a sharp overnight selloff in U.S. technology shares, while awaiting key regional growth data for further direction. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged up 0.2% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, recovering some ground after a sharp sell-off in the previous session, as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risks in the Middle East against lingering uncertainty over the future path of U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,953.58 an ounce by …

Global currencies saw notable movements on Thursday, with the Japanese Yen climbing steadily against the US Dollar and the Pound Sterling holding its ground, as investors prepare for key US inflation numbers.Yen Strengthened After Election BoostThe Japanese Yen gained momentum following the decisive election victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, …

Initial claims dip slightly as continuing claims tick higher, markets respond cautiouslyUnemployment insurance claims, a key gauge of the U.S. labor market, point to continued resilience despite signs of gradual cooling. The latest Department of Labor (DOL) report shows that initial claims remain near historically low levels, while continuing claims …

On February 12, 2026, gold (XAU/USD) endured a sharp correction, sliding by around $165, or −3.26%, to trade near $4,918 per ounce. This decline followed an extraordinary rally above $5,600 in January, and it reflects a decisive shift in fundamental drivers rather than a mere technical pullback. 1. Strong U.S. …

Financial markets are turning their attention to the latest US inflation report, widely seen as a key signal for the direction of price pressures after a period of mixed economic data. With recent figures already shaping expectations around interest rates and growth, the upcoming release is expected to offer a …

The euro regained ground against the US dollar on Thursday, ending a brief two-day decline as the greenback struggled to build momentum despite relatively solid economic data from the United States. Currency markets moved cautiously, reflecting a broader sense of hesitation among investors waiting for clearer signals on the direction …

U.S. stock futures moved higher on Thursday, rebounding from the previous session’s pullback as investors refocused on a fresh round of corporate earnings and awaited key inflation data that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy. By 05:50 ET (10:50 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 155 points, or 0.3%, …

European equities moved higher on Thursday, supported by a heavy slate of corporate earnings and fresh economic data from the U.K., while rising oil prices added to market momentum amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX advanced 1%, France’s CAC 40 jumped …

The U.K. economy expanded only modestly in the final month of 2025, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England will remain under pressure to continue easing monetary policy as the new year unfolds. Data released on Thursday showed that gross domestic product grew by just 0.1% in December, marking a …