US stocks rose sharply on Thursday as investors digested a lighter-than-expected inflation report, easing concerns about persistent price pressures and helping spark a rebound in technology shares after a bruising run. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 339 points higher, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.1%. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, gaining 1.5%, as
US initial jobless claims fell by 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 224,000 for the week ending December 13. The development comes as a reversal to the previous week’s sharp spike and points to continued restraint in corporate layoffs. The reading is slightly better than consensus expectations of 225,000 and provided reassurance that labor market conditions
Silver prices hit fresh record highs on Wednesday, above $66 per ounce. Gold prices also advanced on Wednesday, with softer labour market data from the US on Tuesday signalling a cooling economy. Meanwhile, oil prices jumped more than 2% as US President Donald Trump ordered the blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving
Oil prices plunged with Brent falling below $60 per barrel on Tuesday for the first time in seven months. Prices were under pressure as hopes of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine dented sentiments. Meanwhile, gold prices were steady after spending most of the day in the red, following the release of the US
Silver has dramatically outperformed gold this year, with prices surging by nearly 100% as of early December. The rally has been marked by sharp swings, driven by shifting economic signals and evolving trade tariff policies, and with high uncertainty persisting, ING Group anticipates further market volatility. The recent strength of silver is attributable to several
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to another record on Friday as investors continued to rotate out of technology shares and into value-oriented sectors. The 30-stock index gained 114 points, or 0.2%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.3%. Broadcom fell 6% despite beating fourth-quarter expectations and issuing a strong
Coupang stock price has suffered a big reversal in the past few months as a major data breach affected its outlook. CPNG plunged to a low of $25.80, its lowest point since May and ~25% from its highest point this year. So, will the stock rebound as it nears a death cross? Coupang stock price
Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) is among the most popular shares on Wall Street, with retail investors ready to load up on the dips. But recently, the risk of betting on Tesla stock has grown exponentially. Morgan Stanley’s first downgrade in over two years has exposed what the market has quietly known for months: Tesla’s stock
Argentina’s newly elected Congress opens special legislative sessions on Wednesday, a potentially decisive moment for President Javier Milei as he seeks to fast-track a range of reforms he says are needed to steer the country on a better economic path. This comes just after the midterm elections in October, where the ruling party, La Libertad Avanza,
Microsoft is betting big on India’s AI future. CEO Satya Nadella announced on Tuesday that the company will invest $17.5 billion over four years in the country, its largest investment ever in Asia. The announcement came after a meeting between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The money will flow into