Market Update

U.S. consumer price growth slowed more than expected in January, moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target and offering policymakers fresh evidence that price pressures are easing, helped in part by lower energy costs. Data released on Friday showed headline consumer prices rose 2.4% year-on-year in January, below …

U.S. stock index futures edged slightly lower on Friday, as investors remained cautious following a sharp selloff in technology stocks in the previous session and ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report later in the day. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 95 points, or …

Bitcoin traded near the $66,000 level on Friday, extending a period of subdued price action and heading toward a fourth consecutive weekly decline, as investors remained cautious amid broad weakness across global risk assets and ahead of key U.S. inflation data later in the day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was …

European equities traded mixed on Friday, as investors balanced a fresh round of corporate earnings against a sharp overnight selloff in U.S. technology shares, while awaiting key regional growth data for further direction. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged up 0.2% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, recovering some ground after a sharp sell-off in the previous session, as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risks in the Middle East against lingering uncertainty over the future path of U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,953.58 an ounce by …

Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in South Korea where shares surged to record highs on strong gains in chipmakers. Japanese equities, meanwhile, traded flat after touching a fresh all-time peak above the 58,000 mark, as optimism surrounding the so-called “Takaichi trade” began …

Global currencies saw notable movements on Thursday, with the Japanese Yen climbing steadily against the US Dollar and the Pound Sterling holding its ground, as investors prepare for key US inflation numbers.Yen Strengthened After Election BoostThe Japanese Yen gained momentum following the decisive election victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, …

Initial claims dip slightly as continuing claims tick higher, markets respond cautiouslyUnemployment insurance claims, a key gauge of the U.S. labor market, point to continued resilience despite signs of gradual cooling. The latest Department of Labor (DOL) report shows that initial claims remain near historically low levels, while continuing claims …

On February 12, 2026, gold (XAU/USD) endured a sharp correction, sliding by around $165, or −3.26%, to trade near $4,918 per ounce. This decline followed an extraordinary rally above $5,600 in January, and it reflects a decisive shift in fundamental drivers rather than a mere technical pullback. 1. Strong U.S. …

Tesla’s retail sales in China fell dramatically in January, dropping 45% year-over-year to just 18,485 units—the lowest monthly figure since late 2022. While some of the decline can be attributed to seasonal factors and a record-breaking December, the magnitude of the drop underscores a troubling trend for Tesla in its …