Market Update

In October, U.S. private payroll growth exceeded forecasts, adding 233,000 jobs, as reported by the ADP National Employment Report. This growth followed an upwardly revised increase of 159,000 in September, well above the 114,000 jobs economists had anticipated. The ADP report, created with Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab, precedes Friday’s comprehensive …

U.S. stock index futures inched higher Wednesday, buoyed by a notable increase in Alphabet shares following the company’s robust earnings report. As of 06:25 ET (10:25 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up by 50 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures climbed 15 points, or 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures added …

Alphabet Inc. reported robust third-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street forecasts, as the tech giant’s core advertising revenue grew significantly, allaying concerns over potential threats from AI-driven competitors. Following the report, Alphabet’s stock surged over 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday. For Q3, Alphabet recorded earnings of $2.12 per share, …

Oil prices held steady at one-month lows after recent declines, as markets weighed prospects of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and rising crude output from OPEC+ against concerns over U.S. fuel stocks and demand uncertainty. Brent crude rose by 0.8% to $71.70 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

Bitcoin surged on Wednesday, approaching its all-time high as investors bet on a potential pro-crypto shift in U.S. policy depending on the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 2% to $72,456.80, close to its record peak of $73,798. Bitcoin Rallies on Trump’s Pro-Crypto PositionBitcoin’s recent …

Asian markets saw broad declines on Wednesday, as rising caution ahead of the U.S. presidential election and a series of crucial economic data releases weighed on sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei, however, continued to gain, fueled by technology stocks and expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will maintain an accommodative stance. …

The US Dollar remained steady ahead of key economic data releases, despite receiving mixed signals from the Job Openings and Labour Turnover Survey (JOLTS). US bond yields saw an uptick, supported by market sentiment leaning towards former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election and a cautious stance from …

The United States has finalized rules to limit investments in critical technology sectors in China, such as artificial intelligence, on national security grounds, according to the Treasury Department. These restrictions will prevent U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and U.S.-based companies from engaging in transactions involving technologies like AI, semiconductors, and quantum …

Dow Jones Dips as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise: A Balancing ActThe Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated on Tuesday, reversing Monday’s gains as US Treasury yields climbed. This downward trajectory was primarily driven by growing expectations of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in November.Dow Jones’s recent decline reflects the …

Shifting Focus: The US Labor Market Takes Center StageThe US dollar maintained a relatively stable position on Tuesday, as market participants digested a slowdown in the rally of US Treasury yields. This cautious stance was further influenced by the impending US election and the anticipation of key economic data releases.Key …