Market Update

The Canadian Dollar fell sharply on Thursday, hitting a six-month low against the U.S. Dollar as investors sought safety amid growing political gridlock in Washington. The ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now stretching into its ninth day, has deepened global risk aversion and pushed traders toward the Greenback, leaving the Loonie …

The head of the New York Federal Reserve said he supports additional interest rate cuts this year to protect the U.S. labor market from slowing momentum, even as inflation remains above the central bank’s target.In recent remarks, the policymaker emphasized that while the economy is not on the brink of …

In a move that underscores deepening technological ties, the United States has approved several billion dollars’ worth of Nvidia chip exports to the United Arab Emirates. The licenses were issued by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security as part of a bilateral artificial intelligence agreement concluded earlier this …

Wall Street stumbled on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered remarks that many investors found underwhelming. Rather than providing fresh clarity on the future path of monetary policy, Powell stuck to familiar themes about inflation risks and economic uncertainty — a tone that left markets hesitant and prompted …

The hurricane that struck in August did more than disrupt immediate energy output; its ripple effects persisted well into October and continued to cast a shadow over asset behavior in the near term. Here’s how that residual impact played out — and how markets had to adapt to the “aftershocks.”The …

The British Pound Sterling has fallen to a two-week low against the US Dollar, as the American currency’s strength sweeps across global markets. The US Dollar Index (DXY), a measure of the dollar’s value against a basket of major currencies, has surged to a nine-week high at 99.39, reflecting widespread …

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) shares climbed nearly 6% after the carrier delivered better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and raised its full-year guidance, driven by resilient travel demand and effective cost management. Earnings Beat and Revenue Growth For the September quarter, Delta reported adjusted EPS of $1.71, surpassing analyst estimates of $1.53 …

Gold prices steadied above the $4,000 mark on Thursday, consolidating near record highs as markets digested news of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while persistent geopolitical tensions and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts kept demand for safe-haven assets elevated. At 1226 GMT, spot gold traded at …

U.S. stock index futures were little changed early Thursday, as traders took a cautious stance ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments and additional speeches from other policymakers later in the day. By 06:11 ET (10:11 GMT), Dow and S&P 500 futures were both flat, while Nasdaq 100 futures …

U.S. stock index futures were little changed early Thursday, as traders took a cautious stance ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments and additional speeches from other policymakers later in the day. By 06:11 ET (10:11 GMT), Dow and S&P 500 futures were both flat, while Nasdaq 100 futures …