Gold was little changed on Friday, holding near a two-week high as investors awaited US labour-market data that could offer the clearest signal yet on the Federal Reserve’s policy path. A softer dollar and lower oil prices helped limit downside, while persistent tensions in the Middle East continued to support haven demand. The metal was
Wall Street traders are embracing a new market catchphrase as investors increasingly lose confidence that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz will ease in the near future. The latest acronym making the rounds on trading desks is “NACHO” — short for “Not A Chance Hormuz Opens” — a term that reflects growing doubts that repeated
The US labour market delivered stronger-than-expected job growth in April, signalling continued resilience despite mounting concerns over trade tensions, artificial intelligence-driven job cuts and rising energy costs. Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday showed nonfarm payrolls increased by a seasonally adjusted 115,000 jobs last month, exceeding economists’ expectations for a gain
US equities advanced on Friday after a stronger-than-expected April jobs report reinforced confidence in the resilience of the labor market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 208 points, or 0.4%, while the S&P 500 gained about 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced roughly 0.6%. Investors entered Friday’s session weighing a stronger-than-expected April payrolls report against
Starknet’s price has surged nearly 35% in the past 24 hours, reaching intraday highs of $0.061, with this coming amid a 400% spike in daily volume. Gains have pushed the STRK token’s price to a robust 71% uptick over the past month, mirroring renewed interest in privacy-focused assets. Notably, the upward trajectory mirrors strong performances
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) surged sharply on Friday, rebounding from losses in the previous session. At the time of writing, the stock was up around 7% to trade at $436. Investor sentiment improved following stronger-than-expected US jobs data and continued enthusiasm around the chipmaker’s artificial intelligence outlook. AMD shares extended their recent rally
Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) climbed again on Friday, extending a rally that has already pushed the stock to a fresh all-time high. NVDA touched fresh record territory between roughly $216.8 and $217.7 intraday on Friday before easing back toward the $215.80 level. The latest rally has reignited a familiar debate that follows every big leg
Shares of Tesla climbed sharply on Friday, rising more than 3% as improving investor sentiment lifted growth stocks following stronger-than-expected US jobs data and optimism around developments in the Middle East. The rally came alongside broader market gains. The S&P 500 advanced about 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.1%. Market sentiment was supported after
The USD/JPY pair traded around 156.30 on Thursday, posting modest daily losses as traders remained cautious over the possibility of another intervention by Japanese authorities in the foreign exchange market. At the time of writing, the pair was down a modest 0.05% on the day, as per data from forex trading platforms. Market participants largely
McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) shares rose more than 3% in premarket trading on Thursday after the fast-food giant reported first-quarter earnings and revenue ahead of Wall Street expectations. The beat was helped by continued demand for value-focused menu offerings and marketing campaigns aimed at budget-conscious consumers. The company reported net revenue of $6.52 billion for the