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Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday after the previous session’s sharp rally driven by fears of supply disruptions in Iran, as investors turned their attention to data showing a sizeable build in U.S. crude inventories. Brent futures for March slipped 0.4% to $65.19 a barrel by 01:18 …

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday after the previous session’s sharp rally driven by fears of supply disruptions in Iran, as investors turned their attention to data showing a sizeable build in U.S. crude inventories. Brent futures for March slipped 0.4% to $65.19 a barrel by 01:18 …

Oil prices extended their rally in Asian trading on Tuesday, rising for a fourth straight session as markets priced in mounting supply risks from Iran and Russia, offsetting lingering expectations of additional barrels returning from Venezuela. By 21:18 ET (02:18 GMT), Brent crude futures for March delivery were up 0.4% …

Oil prices held largely steady in Asian trading on Monday, as markets balanced the growing risk of supply disruptions from escalating unrest in Iran against the prospect of additional barrels returning from Venezuela. Brent crude futures for March delivery edged up 0.1% to $63.39 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas …

U.S. job creation slowed at the end of 2025, with Nonfarm Payrolls increasing by 50,000 in December, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figure came in below market expectations of a 60,000 increase, signaling a softer-than-anticipated finish for the labor market. The weaker reading …

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, extending a strong rebound from the previous session as investors focused on the growing risk of supply disruptions in Russia and Iran amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The recovery came as fears of an immediate surge in Venezuelan crude supplies eased, helping stabilize …

Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday, rebounding from two consecutive sessions of losses, although gains were trimmed after a Wall Street Journal report suggested the United States is planning to exert long-term control over Venezuela’s oil industry. The report reignited concerns that global crude supplies could rise …

U.S. stock index futures traded without a clear direction on Wednesday, as investors weighed fast-moving geopolitical developments involving Venezuela against a busy slate of upcoming U.S. economic indicators that could help clarify the outlook for growth, inflation, and monetary policy heading into 2026. Trading sentiment remained cautious after recent gains …

U.S. job growth rebounded in November after a sharp contraction in October, though signs of a cooling labor market persist amid heightened economic uncertainty linked to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. According to data released Tuesday by the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Nonfarm Payrolls increased by …

The U.S. labor market showed continued resilience in November, as Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) increased by 64,000, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The reading surpassed market expectations for a gain of 50,000, offering a modest upside surprise to investors. The better-than-expected job growth suggests …