Market Update

Nvidia stock dipped Monday as investors digested conflicting reports about the company’s plans to fund OpenAI, the artificial intelligence startup. Earlier news suggested that Nvidia’s proposed $100 billion investment, announced last September, could be on hold, raising questions about both the scale and timing of the commitment. The uncertainty comes …

The January U.S. jobs report, including the crucial Nonfarm Payrolls data, has been postponed due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. Federal agencies have suspended routine operations, leaving key economic indicators on hold until funding resumes. Investors had been expecting modest job growth of around 55,000 positions and a steady …

U.S. stocks opened the new month on a firm footing, with major indexes posting solid gains as fresh signs of strength in the manufacturing sector helped revive investor confidence. The rally came after a turbulent end to January that saw sharp swings in precious metals and cryptocurrencies, underscoring how quickly …

Disney opened its fiscal year with results that topped market expectations, driven by a standout performance in its theme parks and experiences business. However, higher operating costs across several divisions weighed on overall profits, highlighting a mixed but resilient start to the year for the entertainment giant. Parks deliver record …

A surprise rebound lifts confidence and reshapes early-2026 economic expectations as the US manufacturing sector delivered a powerful comeback in January, signaling easing pressure on factories and renewed momentum across industrial activity. Fresh data showed a sharp improvement that exceeded expectations and challenged fears of a prolonged slowdown at the …

Gold prices extended their sharp pullback on Monday, falling to $4,677.17 an ounce by 04:50 GMT after earlier sliding more than 5% to their lowest level in over two weeks. The decline comes just days after bullion surged to a record high of $5,594.82 on Thursday, capping an extraordinary rally. …

Russian oil transit through Ukraine fell to a decade-low 9.7 million metric tons in 2025, according to data released Monday by analyst Expro, highlighting the continued impact of the war and repeated disruptions along key export routes. The decline follows regular Ukrainian attacks on the Russian section of the Druzhba …

U.S. stock futures moved lower on Monday as a sharp selloff in gold and silver dented risk appetite ahead of a busy week packed with corporate earnings and key economic data. By 05:50 ET (10:50 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 130 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 futures fell 45 …

Oil prices fell sharply in Asian trade on Monday as reports of renewed talks between the United States and Iran eased geopolitical concerns, prompting traders to unwind recent long positions after last week’s strong rally. Brent crude futures for April delivery dropped 3.3% to $67.07 a barrel by 20:31 ET …

European stocks traded lower on Monday, pressured by a sharp selloff in precious metals that unsettled investors at the start of a busy week featuring major corporate earnings, central bank meetings, and key economic data. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.5%, and …