Welcome to this week’s Global Market Update — where we break down the biggest stories moving the financial world! π After weeks of turbulence, the markets reacted strongly to key economic data and earnings updates. Let’s unpack what really happened: π₯ Highlights This Week: πΊπΈ U.S. Jobs Data: Non-Farm Payrolls came in higher than expected — 119K new jobs in September, with unemployment steady at 4.4%. Strong employment data helped the USD gain momentum, while the Federal Reserve remains divided over future rate cuts and quantitative tightening. π Canada: Inflation cooled to 2.2% YoY, mainly due to lower gasoline prices — signaling potential policy flexibility for the Bank of Canada. π¬π§ United Kingdom: Private sector growth slowed in November as service activity weakened. The latest PMI data suggests a softer outlook and potential interest rate cuts ahead. π» Corporate Earnings: NVIDIA impressed investors with record-breaking AI-driven data-center revenue, strong earnings, and bullish guidance. Home Depot posted modest growth but missed EPS forecasts amid weak housing demand. π Global PMI Insights: U.S. activity remains resilient, but manufacturing softness and rising inventories could signal caution ahead.
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