Market Update

February US payrolls indicate a continued stabilization in the labor market, supporting expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rate stance. Nonfarm payrolls (NFP) are estimated to have slowed to 60,000 new jobs in February, down from January’s unexpectedly strong gain of 130,000. Private sector jobs contribute …

U.S. stock index futures moved slightly lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, despite gains on Wall Street in the previous session. As of 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 55 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 Futures and Nasdaq 100 Futures …

Gold prices traded largely flat on Thursday, giving up earlier gains as the U.S. dollar rebounded, while ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued to support safe-haven demand for the precious metal. By 01:31 ET (06:31 GMT), spot gold was little changed at $5,142.98 per ounce, after climbing nearly 1% …

European stocks traded lower on Thursday as investors cautiously monitored the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has now entered its sixth day and continues to fuel uncertainty across global markets. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 declined 0.4%, and the UK’s FTSE …

A widespread power outage struck most of Cuba on Wednesday, including the capital Havana, after a failure at the country’s largest thermoelectric plant, highlighting the fragile state of the island’s electricity system. State power utility Unión Eléctrica (UNE) said the blackout was triggered by an unexpected shutdown at the Antonio …

Oil prices jumped sharply in Asian trading on Thursday as the conflict in the Middle East entered its sixth day with no clear signs of de-escalation, fueling fears of significant supply disruptions from one of the world’s most critical energy-producing regions. By 01:01 ET (06:01 GMT), Brent crude futures rose …

Global markets are entering a critical phase as investors brace for the release of the U.S. non-farm payrolls report for February. Despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, employment data remains one of the most powerful drivers of market sentiment, shaping expectations for economic momentum and future interest-rate decisions.The …

Bitcoin delivered a powerful rebound on Wednesday, vaulting back above the $71,000 level and recording its strongest performance in weeks, even as geopolitical tensions remained elevated. The sharp move highlighted how quickly sentiment in the crypto market can reverse once selling pressure fades and confidence begins to rebuild.At the time …

Gold and silver rebounded strongly as escalating geopolitical tensions pushed investors back toward traditional safe-haven assets. After days of heavy volatility, renewed uncertainty revived demand for precious metals, reinforcing their role as protection during periods of global stress.Gold prices climbed back above $5,100 per ounce, recovering from a sharp pullback …

The widening conflict in the Middle East is rapidly becoming a defining test for the global economy, with its ultimate impact hinging on how long the fighting lasts, how much damage it inflicts, and whether energy price shocks fade quickly or become entrenched. Policymakers and markets alike are watching a …