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Gold climbs for fifth day amid Middle East tensions
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (317+ words) Feels like: 3.7C3.7F | Clear Gold extended its rally for a fifth consecutive session as escalating conflict in the Middle East rattled global energy markets and pushed investors toward safe-haven assets. Bullion rose as much as 1.1% to surpass $5,380 an ounce, building on…...
German unemployment stays above 3 million amid weak economy
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (219+ words) Feels like: -0.1C-0.1F | Partly cloudy Germany's labour market remains under pressure, with unemployment staying above three million despite a slight monthly decline. The report highlights the continuing challenges for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose government has pledged to revive growth after two…...
Asia shares mixed as Nvidia slump weighs on Wall Street
4+ day, 56+ min ago (421+ words) Feels like: 1.7C1.7F | Partly cloudy Shares were mixed across Asia on Friday after a sharp sell-off in Nvidia dragged U.S. markets lower, marking the chipmaker's worst trading day since last spring. U.S. futures also declined, with investors closely watching comments from Jack Dorsey,…...
Ex-BOJ chief urges rate hikes, warns on Japan spending
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (265+ words) Feels like: 4.6C4.6F | Light rain Former Haruhiko Kuroda, who led Japan's central bank for a decade, called for continued interest rate increases and tighter fiscal policy, warning that Premier Sanae Takaichi's proposed spending could overheat the economy. In an interview, Kuroda…...
Gold retreats after rally fueled by Mideast tensions
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (411+ words) Feelslike: 1.9C1.9F | Overcast Gold retreated on Tuesday as traders locked in profits following four consecutive sessions of gains driven by uncertainty over US trade policy and rising tensions in the Middle East. Bullion dropped as much as 1.6% as Chinese traders returned…...
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb ahead of Walmart earnings
1+ week, 5+ day ago (189+ words) US stock futures moved slightly higher on Thursday as investors reviewed minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting and awaited earnings from Walmart for clues about consumer strength. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose around 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures…...
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up ahead of PCE data
1+ week, 5+ day ago (163+ words) US stock futures advanced on Wednesday after a relatively quiet session on Wall Street, as investors prepared for a fresh round of corporate earnings and awaited new signals on inflation and monetary policy. Futures tied to the S&P 500 climbed…...
Britain to go faster on defense spending: PM
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (171+ words) Britain to "go faster" on defense spending: PM'Latest news from Azerbaijan Britain to "go faster" on defense spending: PM British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to go faster on defense spending on Monday when asked about a report saying…...
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip ahead of CPI inflation report
2+ week, 4+ day ago (263+ words) US stock futures edged lower Friday morning as markets attempted to steady following a broad selloff, with investors awaiting a closely watched inflation update due before the opening bell. Futures tied to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and Dow Jones Industrial…...
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip ahead of key data
2+ week, 5+ day ago (267+ words) U.S. stock futures were mixed to slightly lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the closely watched January jobs report, seen as key to shaping expectations for upcoming interest-rate decisions. Futures tied to the S&P 500 slipped into negative territory, while Nasdaq…...