Market Update

Consumer confidence is wavering as inflation expectations climb and job security concerns deepen, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The latest survey reveals a growing unease among Americans, driven by rising costs and a weakening outlook for employment. This mounting sense of uncertainty highlights …

The US Dollar is starting the week on a defensive note as markets await a key data release that could shed new light on the health of the American labor market. On Tuesday, September 9, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish its preliminary annual revision of Nonfarm Payrolls …

Wall Street Futures Steady After Weak Jobs ReportU.S. stock index futures ticked higher Monday, as traders balanced growing conviction over a Federal Reserve rate cut with lingering concerns about a cooling labor market ahead of key inflation data later this week. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose …

European equities ticked higher on Monday, with investors weighing political instability in France, stronger oil prices, and sector-specific moves ahead of a key European Central Bank (ECB) policy decision later this week. France in Focus as No-Confidence Vote Nears The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.21% to 550.37 points by 08:22 …

The U.S. dollar extended its retreat on Monday, pressured by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will restart its easing cycle at next week’s policy meeting, following a disappointing U.S. jobs report. At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the Dollar Index — which tracks the greenback against six major peers — …

Gold prices hovered close to record levels on Monday, extending last week’s rally after weak U.S. labor market data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could lower interest rates as early as next week. Spot gold was steady at $3,585.68 per ounce, just below Friday’s all-time high of $3,600.03. U.S. …

Last week, the U.S. financial landscape was fundamentally reshaped by a single piece of economic data: a stunningly weak jobs report for August. The report showed a mere 22,000 jobs added, well below the 75,000 forecast, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%. For some, these numbers might signal …

The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has just hit a new low, trading around $61.87 a barrel. This sharp decline, extending a three-day losing streak, is a direct result of market anxieties swirling around the upcoming OPEC+ meeting. With Saudi Arabia reportedly pushing for a significant increase …

It’s been an unusual week on Wall Street, and Friday was the strangest day yet. After a series of reports showed a softening labor market, the latest jobs report landed with a thud: the US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August, far fewer than anyone expected. Stocks, which had …

While the US labor market shows signs of softening, the Eurozone is telling a different story. Recent data revealed that the Eurozone’s GDP was revised slightly higher for the second quarter of 2025. This divergence is critical. As the US economy appears to be slowing down, the Eurozone is showing …