Market Update

Crude oil prices came under renewed pressure on Thursday, with US benchmark prices slipping below the $63 a barrel mark. The sell-off reflects a rapid shift in market mood as fears of supply disruption linked to Middle East tensions began to fade, while longer-running concerns about weak global demand resurfaced.Easing …

U.S. equities retreated sharply as a renewed wave of selling swept through technology stocks, dragging all major indexes into negative territory. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell decisively, with the Dow shedding roughly 500 points in a single session. The move marked a clear reversal after …

Financial markets are turning their attention to the latest US inflation report, widely seen as a key signal for the direction of price pressures after a period of mixed economic data. With recent figures already shaping expectations around interest rates and growth, the upcoming release is expected to offer a …

The euro regained ground against the US dollar on Thursday, ending a brief two-day decline as the greenback struggled to build momentum despite relatively solid economic data from the United States. Currency markets moved cautiously, reflecting a broader sense of hesitation among investors waiting for clearer signals on the direction …

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, offering further evidence that the U.S. labor market is stabilizing after a period of softness, though some underlying weakness remains. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits declined by 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 227,000 in the …

U.S. stock futures moved higher on Thursday, rebounding from the previous session’s pullback as investors refocused on a fresh round of corporate earnings and awaited key inflation data that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy. By 05:50 ET (10:50 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 155 points, or 0.3%, …

Oil prices inched higher on Thursday, supported by rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East, as investors weighed the possibility that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could disrupt global crude supplies. Brent crude futures rose 35 cents, or 0.5%, to $69.75 a barrel by 08:53 GMT, while …

European equities moved higher on Thursday, supported by a heavy slate of corporate earnings and fresh economic data from the U.K., while rising oil prices added to market momentum amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX advanced 1%, France’s CAC 40 jumped …

Bitcoin traded largely flat near the $67,000 mark during Asian hours on Thursday, as investors digested stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data that reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up 0.4% at $67,102.8, remaining capped below the key $70,000 level. Trading activity was …

The U.K. economy expanded only modestly in the final month of 2025, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England will remain under pressure to continue easing monetary policy as the new year unfolds. Data released on Thursday showed that gross domestic product grew by just 0.1% in December, marking a …