Market Update

Bitcoin rose on Thursday, clawing back a sliver of this week’s heavy losses as dip-buyers tested support after the market slid into bear-market territory. The largest cryptocurrency gained 1.7% to $103,744 by 23:35 ET (04:35 GMT), after briefly sinking below $100,000 earlier in the week—its weakest level since mid-June and …

Both the euro and Japanese yen gained ground on Thursday, supported by a broad weakening of the US dollar and shifting central bank signals across Europe and Asia. The dollar fell by 0.3%, pressured by disappointing labor data and a lingering US government shutdown, which fueled market bets that the …

Gold and silver prices surged on Thursday, fueled by a weakening US dollar and renewed investor demand for safe-haven assets. The decline in the dollar made precious metals more attractive to global buyers, igniting a strong rebound in both commodities after recent declines. Spot gold was up 0.24%, at $ …

The U.S. dollar continued to edge lower on Thursday, marking a second day of losses as investors weighed concerns over the ongoing government shutdown and falling Treasury yields. The weaker greenback helped risk sentiment recover across global markets, giving fresh momentum to major currencies and commodities.Friday’s trading session is set …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply on Thursday, losing about 400 points and marking its lowest level in nearly two weeks. The decline came as investors continued to retreat from major artificial intelligence and tech-related shares, signaling a broader cooling in one of the market’s hottest sectors.The pullback followed …

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack has voiced firm opposition to additional interest rate cuts, warning that persistent inflation remains a significant challenge to the U.S. economy. Speaking at an economic event in New York, Hammack said she remains concerned that monetary policy is not doing enough to bring inflation …

The United States Supreme Court has cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, in a case that could redefine presidential control over trade policy. During a tense hearing in Washington, both conservative and liberal justices questioned whether the president had overstepped constitutional boundaries …

The British pound strengthened slightly on Thursday after the Bank of England decided to keep interest rates unchanged, signaling a cautious but potentially shifting stance on monetary policy. The decision revealed growing division among policymakers, with several members favoring a rate cut — a sign that the central bank may …

Bitcoin rose on Thursday, clawing back a sliver of this week’s heavy losses as dip-buyers tested support after the market slid into bear-market territory. The largest cryptocurrency gained 1.7% to $103,744 by 23:35 ET (04:35 GMT), after briefly sinking below $100,000 earlier in the week—its weakest level since mid-June and …

Britain’s construction industry shrank at the fastest pace in more than five years in October, with civil engineering suffering its steepest drop since the pandemic as weak demand and uncertainty ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget weighed on activity. The S&P Global UK Construction PMI fell to 44.1 from …