Market Update

Oil prices fell for a third straight session on Friday, heading for their first weekly loss in three weeks, as markets weighed the prospect of higher supply and unexpected U.S. inventory builds against lingering geopolitical risks. Prices Edge Lower, Weekly Losses Loom By 08:10 GMT, Brent crude futures slipped 0.5% …

Bitcoin traded higher on Friday, lifted by optimism over a Federal Reserve rate cut later this month, with investors now focused on key U.S. nonfarm payrolls data for confirmation. Bitcoin Recovers from August Declines The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.8% to $111,537.3 by 01:35 ET (05:35 GMT). Despite recent volatility, …

Germany’s industrial sector suffered an unexpected setback in July, as new orders declined more than anticipated, driven largely by a drop in large-scale demand. Headline Decline vs. Expectations Industrial orders fell 2.9% month-on-month on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, the Federal Statistics Office reported Friday. This was far worse than …

Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Friday, holding close to record highs as investors ramped up bets on a September Federal Reserve rate cut. Focus now turns to the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report, which could reinforce expectations for policy easing. Gold Maintains Bullish Momentum Spot gold rose 0.4% to …

For years, a predictable dance has played out among the world’s major currencies. When one central bank signals a shift, others often follow, or their currencies react in kind. But lately, the yen has been ignoring the mainstream trend, and its stubborn weakness is a glaring contradiction. A key moment …

For months, the stock market has been on a rollercoaster, with every piece of economic data—especially jobs reports—sending stocks up or down based on what it might mean for the next Federal Reserve meeting. But a subtle yet significant shift is now underway. The latest labor market data, showing a …

The euro’s recent slide against the U.S. dollar has reignited a critical debate: is Europe’s economic recovery losing steam just as America’s labor market shows surprising resilience? Recent data points to a growing divergence between the two major economies, a gap that could have significant implications for the future direction …

The rapid rise of Broadcom and its counterparts in the AI era is no accident. While headlines often focus on the more visible front-end of AI, the true engine of this transformation lies in the underlying infrastructure. Broadcom has strategically positioned itself at the epicenter of this technological shift by …

The financial world is holding its breath as the highly anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report takes center stage. All eyes are on this crucial data as it’s expected to heavily influence the direction of the US Dollar and other major currencies.What to Watch on Friday, September 5:• US Dollar: …

The upcoming release of the August nonfarm payrolls report is a pivotal moment for the US economy, as it could force the Federal Reserve to confront a difficult reality. For months, the labor market has shown signs of a gradual slowdown, but the latest data suggests this trend may be …