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The Federal Reserve released minutes from its latest policy meeting on Wednesday, revealing a nuanced approach to monetary policy as the central bank navigates a complex economic landscape. While a majority of policymakers supported a 50 basis points (bps) reduction in the federal funds rate, the minutes also highlighted a …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday, with Dow Jones Futures down 42 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures falling 7 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures slipping 40 points (0.2%). This follows Tuesday’s gains, driven by a surge in technology stocks, notably Nvidia, which rose 4%. Key Developments: Fed …

Stocks rebounded on Tuesday following a losing session on Wall Street, as oil prices eased and investors assessed ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The S&P 500 gained 0.97% to settle at 5,751.13, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.45% to finish at 18,182.92. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 126.13 …

Most Asian markets fell on Tuesday, following Wall Street’s overnight weakness, as a strong U.S. labor market reinforced expectations that interest rates will remain high. However, Chinese markets bucked the trend, rallying sharply as trade resumed post-holiday and investors responded to Beijing’s stimulus measures. China Outperforms as Stimulus Boosts ConfidenceChinese …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) shed around 500 points on a shaky market Monday, with risk appetite shriveling on the back of decreased rate cut expectations and tensions in the Middle East running on the hot side. Markets expect less than 50 bps in further rate cuts from the …

For years, Chinese industrial orders helped create and support thousands of well-paid jobs in Germany. But the Asian giant’s economic slowdown has led to lower demand for German goods and dampened growth prospects.China has long been a key market for German industrial companies, especially in the automotive and machinery sectors.The …

Oil prices extended their rally on Monday, with Brent crude approaching $80 a barrel. This follows last week’s sharpest weekly increase since early 2023, fueled by fears of an escalating Middle East conflict that could disrupt exports from the region. As of 0839 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by $1.11, …

Asian stock markets advanced on Monday, with Japanese equities leading the gains, as robust U.S. payroll data eased concerns about an economic slowdown. Hopes for additional stimulus measures in China also bolstered investor sentiment. Stocks in the region took positive cues from a strong rally on Wall Street last Friday, …

The US added far more jobs than expected in September. Market hopes for a follow-up jumbo cut from the Fed have collapsed.The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rallied after US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) jobs figures blew past expectations. US NFP net job gains soared to 254K on Friday, cudgeling market …

Oil prices were relatively unchanged on Friday but remained on track for significant weekly gains as investors balanced the risks of potential supply disruptions due to escalating tensions in the Middle East against a well-supplied global oil market. As of 04:15 GMT, Brent crude futures slipped by 8 cents to …