Market Update

US stocks retreated on Friday, closing out a choppy week as Nvidia’s incredible rally took a breather. The S&P 500 lost 0.65% to 5,123.69, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.16% to 16,085.11. All three major indexes finished the week lower, with the broad S&P 500 pulling back by 0.26%, the …

Benchmark US Treasury bond yields declined at the end of Friday’s trading session following the employment data that painted a bleak picture of the labour market in the United States last February.Ten-year US Treasury bond yields fell to 4.080%, compared to the last daily close, which at 4.085%. The index …

Gold prices have been rising due to expectations for US rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and China’s economic woes. Gold futures rose 1.04% to $2,182.55 per ounce at the time of writing, reflecting bullish sentiment in the gold market. The Chinese central bank’s gold purchases as well as the country’s domestic …

The US dollar was expected to end the week at a significant loss, but on Friday it recovered some of its losses after the US Jobs report for February revealed an increase in unemployment and businesses’ reluctance to pay more for labour force. As of this writing, the US Dollar …

The US jobs data released on Friday revealed an improvement in the performance of the US economy in general during February, as labor market forces began to weaken with a decline in wage growth, which supports bets on interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve by June or even May …

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a robust increase in Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) for February, exceeding market forecasts. However, certain indicators reflected mixed signals, with the Unemployment Rate climbing while wage inflation moderated compared to previous readings. Key Figures In February, Nonfarm Payrolls surged by 275,000, surpassing market …

European stocks commenced Friday’s trading session with a muted performance as a surge in energy stocks countered cautious investor sentiment ahead of pivotal economic data releases from both the euro zone and the United States. STOXX 600 Holds Steady The European STOXX 600 index remained stable as of 0816 GMT, …

Japan’s Nikkei index concluded the week on a lower note, experiencing profit-taking activities and heightened speculation surrounding the Bank of Japan’s potential departure from ultra-loose monetary policies, marking its first weekly decline in six weeks. Friday’s Market Performance The Nikkei index managed to close slightly higher on Friday, edging up …

On Friday, the dollar was poised to mark its most significant weekly decline of the year, propelled by comments from the head of the Federal Reserve signaling a growing confidence in interest rate cuts in the upcoming months. Meanwhile, the yen surged amidst mounting speculation surrounding potential interest rate hikes …

Oil prices experienced an upward trajectory on Friday, buoyed by robust demand from the United States and China, the world’s leading oil consumers. This surge coincides with a positive signal from the Federal Reserve, indicating potential interest rate cuts. Brent Crude Futures Surge Brent crude futures saw a notable increase …