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U.S. stock index futures dropped sharply on Wednesday evening after Donald Trump signaled a major escalation in military operations against Iran, dampening earlier optimism around a potential de-escalation in the conflict. By 21:40 ET (01:40 GMT), S&P 500 futures fell 0.8% to 6,566.0 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures declined 1% …

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Washington will intensify military operations against Iran over the next two to three weeks, signaling a renewed escalation in the conflict and triggering immediate volatility across global markets. Speaking from the White House, Trump said the United States would “hit them extremely …

US Treasury yields stabilized after recovering from earlier losses, with the 10 year yield holding steady as fresh economic data pointed to continued strength in the economy. The rebound reflects growing confidence that interest rates may remain unchanged for an extended period, as policymakers assess the balance between growth and …

A Tsunami of layoffs hits the industry’s biggest names and late March and early April 2026 will be remembered as a turning point for global tech. Within just six weeks, more than 25,000 employees across some of the world’s most powerful companies were let go — not because their employers …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) extended its decline on Wednesday, sliding sharply as renewed expectations of a possible ceasefire in the Middle East shifted global market sentiment. The move marked a clear unwind of recent safe haven demand, with investors reducing exposure to the Dollar as risk appetite improved across …

Sterling Surges on Hopes of Easing Geopolitical TensionsThe British Pound pushed higher against the US Dollar, climbing above the 1.3300 level as global sentiment improved. Markets reacted positively to growing expectations that tensions in the Middle East may ease sooner than anticipated, boosting demand for riskier assets and lifting currencies …

U.S. factory activity continued to gain traction in March, signaling a resilient industrial sector despite mounting global uncertainty. The latest data showed manufacturing growth accelerating slightly, reaching its strongest level since mid-2022. Production picked up at a notable pace, helping sustain overall expansion, even as other components of the sector …

U.S. consumer spending showed renewed strength in February, as retail sales rebounded following a contraction in the previous month and came in slightly ahead of market expectations. According to the US Census Bureau, retail sales rose 0.6% month-on-month to $738.4 billion. The increase follows a 0.1% decline in January and …

U.S. private-sector hiring showed modest resilience in March, with job gains exceeding expectations despite a slight slowdown from the previous month. According to Automatic Data Processing, private employers added 62,000 jobs in March, following a revised increase of 66,000 in February. The latest reading came in above market forecasts of …

Canada’s economy began the year on a steady footing, with modest growth supported by strength in energy and construction, even as manufacturing activity declined. According to Statistics Canada, real gross domestic product rose 0.1% in January, following a revised 0.2% increase in December. The reading came slightly above expectations, indicating …