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Asian shares on Tuesday recorded their steepest fall since 2022, as the Middle East war completed a month, fuelling fears of higher inflation and slower economic growth.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.55 per cent and was on track for a monthly decline of more than 12 per cent, marking its worst…
US stock markets traded higher in early deals on Tuesday even as crude oil prices resumed their upward movement, signalling a more stable investor response after sharp volatility linked to the ongoing war with Iran.The S&P 500 rose 0.7 per cent in early trading, coming off its strongest session since the conflict began. The Dow…
The US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February, marking a sharp reversal from the previous month and raising fresh concerns about the strength of the labour market.Data released by the US Labor Department on Friday showed the world’s largest economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, compared with job growth of 126,000 in January, reported AFP.The…
US stock markets traded largely steady on Friday after a softer-than-expected inflation update helped calm investor nerves, even as concerns about artificial intelligence-driven disruption continued to weigh on sentiment.The S&P 500 was nearly unchanged in early trade, a day after recording one of its worst losses since Thanksgiving. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 109…
US stocks were largely directionless on Thursday, trading close to record highs as investors sifted through mixed earnings from some of Wall Street’s most influential companies, while gold surged further in an extraordinary safe-haven rally.The S&P 500 edged up by less than 0.1% and hovered near its all-time high set earlier this week. The Dow…
The US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure remained elevated in November, reinforcing expectations that policymakers are likely to pause further interest rate cuts as they assess the impact of earlier easing and new trade-related pressures.Data released by the US Department of Commerce on Thursday showed that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.8%…
Asian markets had mixed performances in Wednesday’s sessions, tempering Wall Street’s recent historic records, while the interest rate trend in the global market, coupled with developments in Venezuela, caught the interest of most traders. Turning to foreign news, US troops reported the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, while Trump claimed ownership of Greenland control.Japan’s…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Wall Street stocks moved higher on Tuesday, pushing major indices closer to record levels, as gains in technology shares and select healthcare stocks supported the market. Investors also remained focused on a busy week of US economic data that could shape expectations around future interest rate moves.As per news agency…
Gold and silver prices are expected to remain highly volatile in the coming week as investors react to key US economic data and rising geopolitical tensions following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, analysts said.Market participants will closely track a series of important US indicators, including ISM Manufacturing data, December ADP…
The US Wall Street is hoping to mark a strong finish for the year, amid recent highs. The S&P 500 ended at a record high on Wednesday, ahead of the Christmas holiday , being just around 1 per cent short of the 7,000 mark for the first time.The S&P 500 is on track for its…
