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The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in January, signaling a potential slowdown in labor demand. However, analysts cautioned that the figures may be distorted by annual revisions and extreme weather conditions. Nonfarm payrolls: 143,000 (below the forecast of 169,000). December jobs revised upward: 307,000 (previously reported as 256,000). …

The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) is poised to release its January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, a critical economic indicator that provides insights into the health of the U.S. labour market. The consensus forecast anticipates an increase of around 170,000 jobs, following a 256,000 increase in December. This report …

The US stock market exhibited a mixed performance at the start of the week, a stark contrast to the prevailing optimism that had recently gripped investors. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the decline, a stark reminder of the market’s vulnerability to shifts in economic sentiment. This downturn coincided with a …

The Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25 basis point interest rate cut has provided a much-needed boost to the beleaguered New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have all seen significant gains, as investors eagerly anticipate the central bank’s decision.However, while the immediate market reaction …

The stock market saw a year-end rally for tech companies and other fast-growing businesses, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite up more than 1% in recent trading. Broadcom’s revenue surge and dividend increase last week added to the momentum for tech stocks. A rebound in bond yields has helped drag on …

UK stock indexes slipped slightly on Wednesday as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data, which is expected to influence the direction of monetary policy. By 11:46 GMT, the FTSE 100 had edged down 0.1%, while the FTSE 250 index of midcap companies dropped 0.2%. Global markets remained subdued ahead of …

Stock index futures extended their decline on Thursday after U.S. inflation data for September came in higher than anticipated, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may implement fewer interest rate cuts later this year. A report from the Labor Department revealed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% annually …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday, with Dow Jones Futures down 42 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures falling 7 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures slipping 40 points (0.2%). This follows Tuesday’s gains, driven by a surge in technology stocks, notably Nvidia, which rose 4%. Key Developments: Fed …

U.S. stock futures continued to decline on Thursday, as rising tensions in the Middle East and the upcoming release of the official jobs report weighed on market sentiment. By 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Futures had dropped by 125 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures were down 18 points, or …

U.S. stock futures saw a mixed start on Tuesday as investors digested recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and braced for a busy week of key economic data releases. Market Snapshot: Dow Futures: Down 145 points (-0.3%)S&P 500 Futures: Down 6 points (-0.1%)Nasdaq 100 Futures: Up 20 points …