Market Update

The euro extended its gains against the US dollar on Thursday, climbing to 1.17521 USD, up 0.49% (+0.00575) from the previous session. This marks the strongest level for the euro against the dollar in more than nine weeks, reflecting growing confidence in the European currency as the dollar comes under …

The US Dollar slid against the Japanese Yen on Thursday as fresh labor-market figures pointed to a cooling US economy, adding pressure on the currency while speculation about possible policy tightening in Japan grew stronger.The latest jobless data showed a marked rise in new unemployment claims, signaling that the US …

Shares of Oracle tumbled after its latest quarterly earnings slightly missed expectations, raising fresh concerns about the returns from its aggressive push into artificial intelligence.Oracle reported $16.1 billion in revenue for the three months ending in November, just below analyst forecasts. While overall revenue grew 14% and its AI-focused cloud …

U.S. initial jobless claims climbed more than expected last week, breaking from the prior week’s sharp drop to a three-year low and offering a slightly softer signal on labor market momentum ahead of the next Federal Reserve decision window. First-time applications for state unemployment benefits rose to 236,000 in the …

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its medium-term oil outlook, projecting a slightly tighter market in 2026 than previously anticipated, as stronger demand collides with a softer pace of supply growth. In its latest monthly report, the Paris-based agency lifted its global oil demand forecasts for both 2025 and …

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Thursday after the United States seized a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions, while a drop in U.S. crude inventories added further support. As of 21:38 ET (02:38 GMT): Brent (Feb) rose 0.4% to $62.44 per barrel WTI …

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) kept interest rates unchanged at 0%, in line with expectations.Market attention now turns to Chairman Martin Schlegel’s press conference at 09:00 GMT, where investors will be seeking clearer guidance on the path of monetary policy. Key Highlights from the SNB Monetary Policy Statement Interest Rate …

European shares traded lower on Thursday, as a selloff in technology stocks—triggered by a downbeat forecast from U.S. cloud firm Oracle—offset investor relief over the Federal Reserve’s policy signals, which were less hawkish than feared. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.3% to 576.78 by 08:09 GMT, with major regional indices in …

Bitcoin slipped on Thursday, giving back mid-week gains as investors reacted to a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut that was overshadowed by a surprisingly cautious policy outlook and deep divisions among Fed officials, tempering expectations for meaningful monetary easing in 2026. The world’s largest cryptocurrency last traded 2.5% lower at …

Australia’s central bank kept its benchmark cash rate unchanged at 3.60% on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, while cautioning that inflation risks have shifted to the upside. Concluding its two-day policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said it needed more time to assess the persistence of price …