What to Expect as Stocks Fall Ahead of Powell Speech
Markets are likely to stay steady until Powell speaks and the data arrives. Trading volumes remain moderate and large moves are unlikely until clearer signals appear. Investors have shown little interest in taking strong positions when so many variables remain open.
UK Midcaps Slide as Financial and Industrial Sectors Pull Back
The FTSE 250 slipped as traders weighed weak business activity numbers and uneven performance across companies that rely heavily on the UK economy.
Germany Gets a Wake-Up Call on Prices
When raw materials rise in price or supply chains become more expensive, these costs eventually pass to consumers. The new inflation reading signals that some of these challenges remain embedded in the system.
JingDong Industrials Plans Hong Kong IPO Targeting $500 Million
The banks supporting the IPO are working through investor meetings this week to test appetite. Their feedback will shape the final price range.
US Hiring Shows Tentative Progress Despite a Subdued Economic Mood
September employment numbers reflect steady job growth even as broader economic trends suggest caution.
Gold Jumps 1% as Investors Brace for U.S. Jobs and Inflation Data
Bullion gains ground as investors position defensively ahead of major U.S. economic reports that could influence interest-rate expectations.
Americans Call the Trade Gap a Crisis as Economic Jitters Spread Through Markets
A new poll shows nearly half of Americans now see the U.S. trade deficit as an economic emergency, echoing growing unease across financial markets.
U.S. Inflation Edges Up to 3% in September
Inflation ticks higher as investors adjust strategies in response to Federal Reserve actions, tariffs, and market movement.
Kraken Acquires Small Exchange for $100 Million to Expand U.S. Derivatives Footprint
The acquisition allows Kraken to offer regulated futures and options and reflects the growing maturity of the cryptocurrency market.