Market Update

U.S. stock index futures traded lower on Tuesday as markets reopened after a public holiday, with investors assessing a mix of economic data, corporate earnings, and geopolitical developments. At 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures declined by 85 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 futures fell 26 points, or 0.4%, …

German investor confidence weakened unexpectedly in February, highlighting ongoing uncertainty around the strength and sustainability of Europe’s largest economy, according to data released Tuesday by the ZEW economic research institute. The ZEW economic sentiment index fell to 58.3 points in February, down from 59.6 in January. The reading came in …

Metaplanet has become the latest Bitcoin-focused company to feel the strain of the sharp downturn in digital asset prices, after Bitcoin retreated significantly from the record highs reached in October. The Japanese firm disclosed on Monday a full-year loss of ¥95 billion ($605 million) on revenue of ¥8.9 billion ($58 …

Gold and silver prices declined sharply on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session as investors remained cautious ahead of a busy slate of U.S. economic data and developments surrounding upcoming nuclear talks between the United States and Iran. Trading activity was subdued due to market holidays in both China …

European equity markets traded in a mixed manner on Tuesday, as investors balanced a steady flow of corporate earnings against fresh U.K. labor market data and rising geopolitical focus on nuclear talks between the United States and Iran. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 …

Bitcoin traded with limited direction on Tuesday, as subdued liquidity from holidays across several major markets curtailed trading activity, while investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data and upcoming diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.5% to $68,056 by 00:39 ET …

The U.K. labor market showed further signs of cooling in December, with unemployment edging higher and wage growth easing, strengthening the case for additional interest rate cuts by the Bank of England in the coming months. Data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the unemployment …

Oil prices slipped modestly in subdued holiday trading on Tuesday, as investors kept a close watch on upcoming negotiations between the United States and Iran, alongside pressure from a firmer U.S. dollar. Brent crude futures for April delivery declined 0.3% to $68.45 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …

Bitcoin is facing one of its longest losing streaks in history, on track to close a fifth consecutive down month. From October’s peak near $87,700, it has fallen to about $68,700, sending shockwaves through the crypto market.Ghosts of 2018The current slump recalls the 2018 bear market, when Bitcoin lost nearly …

Oil markets are finding near-term support from geopolitical tensions, but the balance could shift later this year if diplomatic breakthroughs materialize. While supply risks linked to sanctions and regional conflicts are keeping prices elevated for now, a calmer global backdrop could eventually push crude prices lower.Geopolitics Keeps a Floor Under …