Market Update

According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), initial unemployment claims fell to 229,000 for the week ending August 23, slightly below forecasts of 230K and down from the revised 234K the previous week. The 4-week moving average rose 2,500 to 228,500, reflecting a minor short-term uptick. Continuing claims decreased …

The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.3% in Q2, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), exceeding both the initial estimate of 3% and the market expectation of 3.1%. Revision Details: Upward revisions in investment and consumer spending contributed to the stronger growth. Government spending was …

Price Action (1033 GMT) Brent Crude: $67.77, -0.4% WTI Crude: $63.94, -0.3% Key Drivers Seasonal Demand: U.S. Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer driving season, expected to reduce gasoline consumption. Russian Supply: Druzhba pipeline deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia resumed after last week’s outage due to a …

Price Action Bitcoin (BTC): $112,869.5, +1.7% Recent Trend: Fell below $109,000 earlier this week (seven-week low), now recovering slightly. Year-to-Date Movement: Down >10% from August peak above $124,000. Drivers Fed Rate Cut Expectations: Traders price ~85% chance of a 0.25% rate cut in September. Trump & Fed Uncertainty: President Donald …

European equities mostly rose on Thursday as investors digested Nvidia’s earnings and awaited eurozone consumer confidence data. Indexes Performance (08:15 GMT) Germany DAX: +0.4% France CAC 40: +1.1% (rebounding from earlier political-driven losses) U.K. FTSE 100: -0.1% Nvidia Earnings & China Impact Earnings: Stronger-than-expected for July quarter, with above-consensus guidance …

The U.S. dollar struggled to advance against major currencies on Thursday amid growing bets that the Federal Reserve could reduce interest rates next month. Traders reacted to comments from New York Fed chief John Williams, who signaled a rate cut was possible, and to President Trump’s campaign to replace Fed …

The U.S. has imposed a new round of tariffs on imports from India, raising the rate to 50%, a move that could disrupt a growing bilateral trade relationship and increase costs for American consumers. This action follows a previous 25% baseline tariff, making the new levies on goods from India, …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) advanced on Wednesday, mirroring a broader upward trend in the equities market. Despite a lack of major market-moving news, investors are showing a renewed appetite for stocks. Key economic data, including U.S. GDP growth and PCE inflation figures, are scheduled for release later in …

NVIDIA is cementing its role as a titan in the tech industry, announcing impressive financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The company reported a significant surge in revenue, reaching $46.7 billion, marking a 6% increase from the previous quarter and a massive 56% leap from the same …

The US Dollar experienced a rollercoaster session on Wednesday, swinging between gains and losses before ultimately surrendering its early advances. This indecisive trading behavior stemmed from persistent worries over the Federal Reserve’s independence and a lack of significant progress in ongoing trade negotiations, leaving investors on edge as the day …