News tagged: U.S. Markets

Tag: U.S. Markets

Rising Unemployment Keeps Pressure on the Fed to Consider Further Rate Cuts

Market Insights

December 17, 2025

Rising Unemployment Keeps Pressure on the Fed to Consider Further Rate Cuts

An unexpected rise in the U.S. unemployment rate on Tuesday has renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to support the labour market through lower ...

Markets Drift as Investors Await Fresh Cues; Oil Jumps on Venezuela Tensions

Commodities

December 17, 2025

Markets Drift as Investors Await Fresh Cues; Oil Jumps on Venezuela Tensions

Global share markets were mostly subdued on Wednesday as a mixed U.S. jobs report failed to alter the interest-rate outlook, leaving investors in w...

Silver Surges Past $65 as Softer U.S. Jobs Data Lifts Precious Metals

Commodities

December 17, 2025

Silver Surges Past $65 as Softer U.S. Jobs Data Lifts Precious Metals

Silver vaulted above the $65-per-ounce level for the first time on Wednesday, while gold edged higher after U.S. jobs data signaled a cooling labou...

S&P 500 falls for a third straight session as jobs data raises economic concerns

Indices

December 17, 2025

S&P 500 falls for a third straight session as jobs data raises economic concerns

The S&P 500 posted its third consecutive decline on Tuesday as investors assessed the delayed release of November’s U.S. jobs report. ...

Gold Holds Near Record Highs Ahead of Key US Data

Commodities

December 16, 2025

Gold Holds Near Record Highs Ahead of Key US Data

Gold prices hovered near record levels around $4,300 per ounce on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the US nonfarm payrolls report, a k...

S&P 500 Ends Modestly Lower as AI Stocks Drag on Market

Indices

December 16, 2025

S&P 500 Ends Modestly Lower as AI Stocks Drag on Market

The S&P 500 closed slightly lower on Monday as pressure on key artificial intelligence stocks weighed on the broader market. The benchmark i...

WTI Holds Near Two-Month Low as Oversupply Fears Offset Geopolitical Tensions

Commodities

December 15, 2025

WTI Holds Near Two-Month Low as Oversupply Fears Offset Geopolitical Tensions

WTI crude oil futures edged higher to $57.6 per barrel on Monday but remained close to their lowest level in nearly two months, as ongoing concerns...

Gold Climbs as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

Commodities

December 15, 2025

Gold Climbs as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data

Gold extended its rally on Monday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar and lower Treasury yields, as investors positioned cautiously ahead of crucial...