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Amazon has announced another major round of layoffs as it accelerates its shift toward generative artificial intelligence and continues to streamline a workforce that ballooned during the pandemic. Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of human resources, said in a blog post on Wednesday that the company has been “reducing …

The U.S. dollar weakened further on Wednesday, hovering near a four-year low and extending sharp losses from the previous session, as investors focused on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. At 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—edged 0.1% …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors positioned for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and awaited earnings from some of Wall Street’s most influential technology companies. At 05:10 ET (10:10 GMT), Dow Jones Futures added 30 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures rose 26 points, or …

European equities edged slightly lower on Wednesday, as investors weighed a heavy flow of corporate earnings while adopting a cautious stance ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day. At 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.5%, while the …

Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, extending strong gains from the previous session as supply concerns persisted after a winter storm curtailed U.S. output and exports, while escalating Middle East tensions added a fresh risk premium. Brent crude rose 0.2% to $67.68 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained …

Gold prices surged to fresh record highs on Wednesday, breaking above the $5,200-an-ounce mark as robust safe-haven demand and sustained weakness in the U.S. dollar continued to buoy precious metal markets. Spot gold touched an all-time high of $5,266.38 per ounce, while April gold futures climbed to a peak of …

Gold prices climbed to fresh record territory during early Asian trading, hovering above the $5,150 level as investors flocked to safety. The precious metal continues to attract strong demand amid a softer US dollar, persistent geopolitical tensions, and growing uncertainty over the global economic outlook.Dollar Weakness Gives Gold a BoostRecent …

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed recent moves in the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, stating that he believes the currency remains strong despite market concerns over its recent decline. His comments came in response to questions about whether the dollar had weakened excessively in recent sessions.Trump said he sees the value …

Crude oil prices moved higher in late trading, extending gains to their strongest levels in more than a week. The rally came as a weaker US dollar and rising geopolitical risks reignited demand across energy markets, lifting both crude oil and gasoline prices.Energy Markets Find Fresh Momentum: Dollar Weakness Fuels …

The Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of 2026 is just hours away, with the FOMC wrapping up its two-day meeting and announcing its interest rate stance this afternoon. Markets and economists are on high alert for any signals about the path ahead in a year shaped by resilient growth, lingering …