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Nasdaq leads market higher on strong ISM Services PMI, ADP Jobs
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (431+ words) The Nasdaq 100 led a broader market rally among major equity indices, advancing 1.51% following the release of positive economic data regarding the services sector and private payrolls. By Daniel Mej'a | 13m ago The ISM Services PMI reached its highest level since August…...
Dollar index climbs as higher energy prices stoke inflation fears
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (374+ words) The US Dollar Index (DXY) has appreciated by approximately 1.5% over the last three days, driven by escalating geopolitical volatility in the Middle East. The rise in the geopolitical risk premium follows significant disruptions in energy logistics, specifically affecting the Strait…...
Silver Drops Over 8% as Dollar Strength and Rising Yields Dominate
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (579+ words) Silver experienced a sharp selloff, falling more than 8% nearly $83 per ounce. The decline came despite escalating conflict in the Middle East, which would normally support safe-haven assets. Instead, currency and bond market dynamics took priority, overpowering traditional geopolitical demand for…...
US indices fall as PPI tops expectations; oil prices rise on US-Iran talks impasse
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (392+ words) By Daniel Mej'a | 28 February 2026 The US PPI monthly increase surpassed forecasts, resulting in a year-on-year (YoY) rate that, while slightly lower than the previous period, remained above market estimates. US stock indices retreated as market participants questioned the sustainability of…...
US stock market rises as Supreme Court overturns Trump tariffs
1+ week, 5+ day ago (734+ words) Major US indices advanced in tandem following a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court, which declared President Donald Trump's unilaterally imposed tariffs illegal. In a swift rebuttal, the President announced his intention to implement a new 10% global tariff via…...
Dollar index climbs on strong economic data; Fed minutes show split
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (532+ words) The US dollar index appreciated significantly, bolstered by robust economic data across the production, consumption, and real estate sectors, suggesting a more resilient long-term economic outlook. Simultaneously, the recently released Federal Reserve minutes revealed a notable divergence within the Federal…...
Pound sterling slips amid growing unemployment concerns
2+ week, 2+ day ago (324+ words) By Daniel Mej'a | 9h ago The UK unemployment rate climbed from 5.1% in November to 5.2% in December, as employment change figures signalled a slowdown in job creation. GBP fell against the US dollar as investors raised their expectations for BoE monetary easing…...
Japanese yen slides after softer-than-expected GDP
2+ week, 3+ day ago (432+ words) By Daniel Mej'a | 16 February 2026 Japan's GDP growth rate improved from "0.7% in Q3 to 0.1% in Q4 2025, successfully averting a technical recession'defined by two consecutive quarters of economic contraction. Oil prices rose by more than 1%, underpinned by a persistent geopolitical risk premium as markets…...
US inflation slows markedly, lifting stocks and gold
2+ week, 5+ day ago (358+ words) By Daniel Mej'a | 14 February 2026 Data from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) revealed that the annual inflation rate fell to 2.4% in January from 2.7% in December, driven largely by declines in gasoline prices and rental costs. Gold futures on the…...
Dow Jones retreats amid emerging signs of softer US spending
2+ week, 6+ day ago (406+ words) During the current week, relevant US consumption indicators have exhibited nascent signs of weakness, weighing on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Despite the index having recently achieved new historical highs, it has retreated as broader economic and commercial anxieties begin…...