The U.S. labor market demonstrated resilience in November as Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) increased by 227,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released on Friday. This robust figure surpassed market expectations of 200,000 and significantly outpaced October’s revised gain of 36,000, which had initially been reported as just …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Powell Speech; Focus on Economic and Corporate Developments
U.S. stock index futures advanced on Wednesday, with investors closely eyeing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming address for insights into the central bank’s interest rate trajectory. Stock Futures PerformanceAs of 05:40 ET (10:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: Up 195 points (0.4%) S&P 500 Futures: Gained 13 points (0.2%) Nasdaq …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Slides Slightly Ahead of Tight Presidential Election and Fed Meeting
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday, reflecting cautious sentiment as the country heads into a closely contested presidential election that could trigger significant foreign exchange volatility. The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, fell by 0.1% to 103.655 at 04:10 ET (09:10 …
Read More »Wall Street Rallies Following Surprise NFP Report
Wall Street roared to life on Friday, propelled by a surprisingly weak October jobs report. The US economy added a mere 12,000 jobs, a stark contrast to the robust growth seen in previous months. This unexpected slowdown ignited hopes that the Federal Reserve might temper its aggressive rate hike trajectory. …
Read More »Fed Expected To Address Recent Labour Data With Caution
The Federal Reserve is poised to once again navigate a complex economic landscape as it prepares for its upcoming policy meeting. While the central bank is widely expected to implement a modest interest rate cut, the underlying economic conditions present a nuanced picture. The recent employment report, though initially underwhelming, …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
US Dollar Weakens on Yen Strength and Fed Rate Hike UncertaintyThe US Dollar weakened on Thursday as the Japanese Yen strengthened after a slightly hawkish tone from the Bank of Japan. The upcoming US labor market report on Friday is crucial for determining the Federal Reserve’s future rate hike path. …
Read More »US Dollar Softens Ahead of NFP Report
The US Dollar weakened on Thursday, despite persistent inflationary pressures and lower-than-expected jobless claims. The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index, a key inflation gauge, rose 2.1% year-over-year in September, while core PCE remained steady at 2.7%. Additionally, initial jobless claims declined to 216,000, defying market expectations of an increase.Market …
Read More »U.S. Futures Drop Amid Tech Sector Concerns and Rate Jitters
U.S. stock index futures declined on Thursday, influenced by disappointing forecasts from tech giants Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), which pointed to increased capital spending. By 04:01 ET (08:01 GMT), the Dow futures dropped 181 points (0.4%), the S&P 500 futures fell 41 points (0.7%), and the Nasdaq 100 futures …
Read More »Could Strong Jobs Report Stall Fed Rate Cuts?
The upcoming October jobs report is poised to significantly influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and financial markets. A robust employment figure could potentially delay the Federal Reserve’s plans to ease monetary policy through interest rate cuts. Such a development would ripple through various sectors, with small-cap stocks, particularly …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Earnings Season Heats Up
U.S. stock index futures remained steady on Tuesday after a strong rally in technology shares pushed major Wall Street indices to record highs in the previous session. As investors prepare for key corporate earnings reports, market sentiment remains cautious but optimistic. By early morning trading, Dow Jones Futures inched up …
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