Market Update

Sterling Consolidates Below 1.3700 Ahead of BoE DecisionThe British pound slipped against the US dollar on Wednesday, trading below the 1.3700 mark with losses of around 0.23%, as markets braced for the Bank of England’s monetary policy announcement. The dip comes amid mixed investor sentiment, with a modestly supported dollar …

The latest ISM data showed the US services sector holding firm in January, with activity remaining comfortably in expansion territory. The unchanged headline reading underscored the sector’s resilience and suggested that the backbone of the US economy continues to grow at a steady pace. Prices Rise Under the Surface Beneath …

The January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report will now be released on February 11, five days later than originally scheduled, following a brief partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) and real earnings report will be delayed to February 13, and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey …

U.S. private-sector hiring disappointed in the latest ADP National Employment Report, signaling a notable loss of momentum in the labor market ahead of this week’s key government jobs data. According to ADP, private employers added just 22,000 jobs, well below market expectations of 46,000, and down sharply from the previous …

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Wednesday as investors braced for another wave of major corporate earnings, following a sharp pullback in technology and AI-related shares. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 150 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures …

Gold prices climbed back above key psychological levels in Asian trade on Wednesday, as renewed signs of tension between the United States and Iran reignited demand for safe-haven assets. The yellow metal extended gains after staging a sharp rebound on Tuesday, with dip-buying still evident following last week’s steep selloff …

Canada’s top investment industry regulator has introduced a new framework governing the custody of digital assets, aiming to reduce the risk of losses stemming from hacking, fraud, and weak governance practices. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) on Tuesday published its Digital Asset Custody Framework, setting out clear standards for …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping spending package into law, bringing an end to a partial government shutdown after just three days, while setting up a new funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in two weeks’ time. The administration and Republican leaders moved quickly …

The tech world has long predicted that AI would eventually come for the “white-collar” sectors, but few expected the disruption to hit this hard or this fast. This week, the legal-software market didn’t just stumble—it plummeted. As the broader markets faced a sea of red, with the Nasdaq dropping 1.55% …

The oil market just reminded everyone why you never bet against volatility. After a lackluster start to the week where prices seemed to be drifting, crude roared back today. This wasn’t just a minor fluctuation; it was a loud reaction to a high-stakes geopolitical chess move between Washington and New …