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U.S. stocks saw modest gains on Monday, with trading activity subdued as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. By 06:10 ET (11:10 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 50 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures added 8 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 55 points (0.3%). …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses on Wall Street. Investors turned their attention to strong guidance from chipmaker Broadcom and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting, set to shape the outlook for interest rates as the year closes. As of 05:50 ET …

US stock index futures showed little movement early Wednesday, stabilizing after a decline in the previous Wall Street session, as investors await pivotal inflation data. Meanwhile, crude oil prices gained amid expectations of increased demand in China following promises of economic stimulus. Market Snapshot Dow Jones Futures: Down 65 points …

US stock index futures edged lower Monday as investors paused to consolidate last week’s record gains, awaiting key November inflation data for fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Stock Futures Slightly Down At 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), futures for the: Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 30 points, …

US stocks are declining due to the anticipation of jobs data, considered the most important on the economic calendar for the month, after initial indicators highlighted a slowdown in job growth and a rise in unemployment levels in the United States.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to 44,848 points, losing …

Oil prices rose by more than 1% on Thursday, driven by heightened fuel demand as Hurricane Milton struck Florida, and concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures increased by $1.01, or 1.3%, to $77.59 per barrel by 11:08 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

Oil prices extended their rally on Monday, with Brent crude approaching $80 a barrel. This follows last week’s sharpest weekly increase since early 2023, fueled by fears of an escalating Middle East conflict that could disrupt exports from the region. As of 0839 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by $1.11, …

Oil prices were relatively unchanged on Friday but remained on track for significant weekly gains as investors balanced the risks of potential supply disruptions due to escalating tensions in the Middle East against a well-supplied global oil market. As of 04:15 GMT, Brent crude futures slipped by 8 cents to …

Oil prices surged on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about potential disruptions to crude flows from the key exporting region. Despite a rise in U.S. crude inventories, the threat of a widening conflict overshadowed the stronger global supply outlook. By 06:15 GMT, Brent crude futures …

New York Stock Exchange is experiencing a volatile trading session, with Wall Street indices opening lower amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, fueled by ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. Economic data released on U.S. labor market conditions indicated a continued improvement in job growth, a trend the …