Market Update

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rose more than expected in November, signaling that business spending on equipment remained resilient heading into the final quarter of the year. Orders for non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft—a widely followed gauge of business investment—increased by 0.7% in November, following a downwardly revised …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday as investors prepared for a pivotal week dominated by the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, major corporate earnings, and rising geopolitical uncertainty. Dow Jones futures slipped 0.1%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures underperformed with a 0.3% decline. Wall Street …

The U.S. dollar fell sharply on Monday while the Japanese yen surged, as markets speculated that U.S. and Japanese authorities may be coordinating to support the beleaguered yen ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. By early European trading, the Dollar Index slipped 0.4% to 96.975, its weakest level since …

Bitcoin traded close to one-month lows on Monday, extending last week’s sharp losses as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and after heavy liquidations rippled through leveraged crypto markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.2% to $80,185 by early European trading. Bitcoin is down more than …

Oil prices held near recent highs on Monday after last week’s sharp gains, as markets balanced rising geopolitical tensions against lingering concerns of a potential global supply glut. Brent crude slipped 0.1% to $65.84 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate eased 0.1% to $61.03. Both benchmarks had jumped more …

Gold surged past the landmark $5,000-per-ounce level on Monday, extending a historic rally as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty and renewed trade tensions. Spot gold jumped 1.5% to $5,058.09 an ounce by early European trade, after touching a fresh all-time high of $5,092.71. U.S. gold futures …

Last week witnessed significant developments on the geopolitical front, alongside key indicators of U.S. economic performance and notable updates from the Davos Economic Forum. At the start of the week, financial markets were dominated by concerns over geopolitical tensions, particularly the renewed fears of a trade dispute between the United …

Alphabet heads into its fourth quarter earnings report with momentum firmly on its side, but also with rising expectations that leave little room for disappointment. After a year of strong stock performance, investors are looking for reassurance that growth in advertising and cloud services can continue into 2026, even as …

The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady, but the real focus is on Jerome Powell and the signals he chooses to send. With markets alert, politicians vocal, and the economy sending mixed messages, the Fed chair is navigating one of the most delicate moments of his tenure.A …

Gold continues its remarkable ascent, pushing closer to the $5,000 per ounce mark, as renewed strength in the Japanese Yen rattles the US Dollar. Investors are flocking to the yellow metal as a safe haven amid currency fluctuations and global uncertainty. Today, gold reached $4,974, up 0.77%, reflecting strong demand …