News tagged: U.S. Markets

Tag: U.S. Markets

Dollar softens as investors look ahead to next week’s Fed decision

Forex Market

December 6, 2025

Dollar softens as investors look ahead to next week’s Fed decision

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday, though it remained within recent trading ranges as investors looked ahead to next week’s Federal...

S&P 500 extends its rally, marking a four-day winning streak

Indices

December 6, 2025

S&P 500 extends its rally, marking a four-day winning streak

The S&P 500 inched higher on Friday, logging its fourth consecutive gain as investors assessed fresh inflation data that could strengthen the c...

Oil Edges Lower in Asia but Holds Weekly Gains on Geopolitical Support

Commodities

December 5, 2025

Oil Edges Lower in Asia but Holds Weekly Gains on Geopolitical Support

Oil slipped slightly in Asian trading after a firmer close overnight, yet remains on course for solid weekly gains. Prices have been buoyed by geop...

Gold Slips Below $4,200 as Traders Await Key U.S. Data and FOMC Decision

Commodities

December 5, 2025

Gold Slips Below $4,200 as Traders Await Key U.S. Data and FOMC Decision

Gold fell under $4,200 per ounce on Friday as traders positioned ahead of crucial U.S. data and next week’s FOMC meeting. Markets are awai...

Global Markets Poised for Fed Rate Cut as Investors Weigh Data Uncertainty

Market Update

December 5, 2025

Global Markets Poised for Fed Rate Cut as Investors Weigh Data Uncertainty

Market attention is firmly fixed on the U.S. Federal Reserve, with expectations overwhelmingly pointing to a possible interest rate cut next week. ...

S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Winning Streak as Rate Decision Looms

Market Update

December 5, 2025

S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Winning Streak as Rate Decision Looms

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edged higher on Thursday as investors geared up for next week’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision. ...

Oil Edges Higher on Fresh Ukraine Strikes, Stalled Peace Talks, but Gains Capped by Weak Fundamentals

Commodities

December 4, 2025

Oil Edges Higher on Fresh Ukraine Strikes, Stalled Peace Talks, but Gains Capped by Weak Fundamentals

Oil prices firmed on Thursday as renewed Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure raised concerns over potential supply disruptions, whil...

Gold Holds Above $4,210 as Weak Labor Data Boosts Fed Cut Bet

Commodities

December 4, 2025

Gold Holds Above $4,210 as Weak Labor Data Boosts Fed Cut Bet

Gold edged above $4,210 per ounce on Thursday, hovering near a six-week high as expectations solidified for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. ...