Market Update

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.3%, heightening concerns that the labor market is deteriorating and potentially making the economy vulnerable to a recession. Employment Report Highlights Nonfarm Payrolls: Increased by 114,000 jobs in July, following a downwardly revised increase of …

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, yet its stock fell more than 8% in Friday’s premarket trade due to softer-than-anticipated guidance for the third quarter. Key Financial Highlights Adjusted Earnings per Share (EPS): Amazon posted an adjusted EPS of $1.26 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, …

U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Friday, continuing a trend of recent weakness spurred by disappointing earnings from major tech companies and mounting concerns over slowing economic growth. Market Performance Dow Jones Futures: Fell 380 points, or 0.9%, by 06:30 ET (10:30 GMT).S&P 500 Futures: Dropped 59 points, or …

Oil prices saw an uptick on Friday, but the market is set to record its fourth consecutive weekly decline. Despite the recent rise, signs of disappointing global fuel demand growth have overshadowed fears of supply disruptions, leading to a bearish outlook. Current Market Performance Brent Crude Futures: Up 55 cents, …

European shares fell over 1% on Friday, aligning with a global risk-off sentiment as investors digested a range of mixed corporate updates to gauge overall market direction. Market Performance The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped 1.6% to a three-month low by 0718 GMT. Despite the sharp decline, the index is …

Bitcoin prices experienced a slight decline on Friday and are poised for a significant weekly loss, reflecting broader market fears over slowing economic growth, which have adversely impacted crypto prices. Market Concerns and Influences The drop in Bitcoin’s value was influenced by several factors. One of the main concerns among …

Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Friday, approaching record highs as concerns over an economic slowdown spurred investors to seek safe haven assets. This trend was supported by a combination of interest rate speculation, geopolitical tensions, and weak economic data. Safe Haven Buying and Interest Rate Speculation The surge …

Apple defied analyst expectations in its third-quarter earnings report, exceeding targets for both earnings per share and revenue. However, the win came with a caveat: a decline in iPhone sales, a key revenue driver.China Challenge PersistsWall Street’s focus was on Apple’s performance in China, a crucial market. While the company …

The US dollar emerged as a clear safe-haven asset, rallying significantly amidst a broader risk-off environment. The greenback’s strength was exacerbated by a cautious monetary policy stance adopted by the Bank of England, which opted for a 25 basis point rate cut while expressing concerns about the potential for further …

Oil prices experienced a modest uptick on Friday, August 1st, 2024. However, this increase is unlikely to prevent a fourth consecutive week of losses. Concerns about slowing global economic growth and declining demand are overshadowing the potential impact of rising tensions in the Middle East. The primary driver behind the …