US consumer price inflation eased more than expected in January, offering markets some relief, but signs of firm underlying price pressures, along with a strong jobs report has reinforced the view that interest rates are likely to stay unchanged for now. Data from the Labor Department showed consumer prices rose 2.4% in the 12 months
US employers added far more jobs than expected in January, delivering a rare upside surprise after months of subdued hiring and easing fears that the labor market was sliding into a prolonged slowdown. Payrolls rose by 130,000 last month, significantly above economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%, according to government data
Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP are all in the red as the broader cryptocurrency market shed billions in market cap over the last 24 hours. The bearish performance has spread to other leading cryptocurrencies, with Stellar (XLM) down by nearly 2%. XLM is trading below $0.1600 at the time of writing on Wednesday, extending its correction
Gold prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday as a weaker dollar and falling bond yields boosted sentiment. Gold prices climbed back over $5,100 per ounce, while silver rose more than 4% as investors digested key employment data from the US. Meanwhile, oil prices also jumped more than 2%, with Brent hitting $70 per barrel
US equities moved higher on Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected January jobs report eased concerns about slowing economic momentum and reinforced confidence in the resilience of the labour market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 207 points, or about 0.4%. The S&P 500 gained 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.8%, as investors responded positively to
Reddit stock (NYSE: RDDT) is once again drawing attention on Wall Street. After spending much of last year under a cloud of doubt over growth and monetisation, the social platform is seeing sentiment turn. This time, the shift is being driven less by hype and more by something investors care deeply about: clear signs that
CVS Health delivered a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, beating Wall Street estimates on both earnings and revenue as the company presses ahead with a multi-year turnaround. The results underline a period of stabilisation after a challenging 2024, with management reaffirming long-term profit and revenue targets despite policy changes and pricing pressure across the healthcare sector. Investors
Workday stock price has slipped into a technical bear market, moving from a record high of $310 in 2024 to the current $155. It is hovering at its lowest level since 2024, and has become a bargain as investors dump software companies. Workday stock has crashed amid software jitters Workday is a top software company
Pump.fun (PUMP) has lost 4% of its value on Tuesday as the broader cryptocurrency market has underperformed since the start of the week. The launchpad token remains at risk of further downward movement as 10 billion PUMP will unlock on Tuesday. Furthermore, retail interest has been declining, another factor that contributes to PUMP’s bearish trend.
Brazil is reviewing a trade deal announced between the United States and Argentina last week, citing suspicions that the agreement would violate South American trade bloc Mercosur’s rules, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Brazilian diplomats are reviewing the document released by Washington on Friday to determine the scope of the deal. The deal