The dollar gained on Thursday as investors took profits on bets it would weaken further […]
December 2023
Oil rises more than 1% with all eyes on OPEC+ meeting outcome
Oil prices were higher on Thursday as investors eagerly awaited the outcome of an anticipated […]
European stocks close out best month since January as inflation eases
European markets closed higher Thursday, rounding off a bumper month as investors assessed euro zone […]
Gold notches second straight monthly rise on Fed pause bets
Gold slipped on Thursday but posted a second straight monthly gain as expectations that the […]
Japan November factory activity contracts, October unemployment dips
Japan’s factory activity contracted for a sixth straight month in November amid falling domestic and […]
China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly expands in November: Caixin survey
China’s manufacturing sector unexpectedly expanded in November, according to a survey by Caixin. The Caixin purchasing managers’ […]
Asia markets slide as investors assess factory activity private surveys; China manufacturing clocks surprise growth
Asia-Pacific markets started Friday lower, breaking ranks with Wall Street which mostly advanced on Thursday, […]
Oil prices down 2% on U.S. rig count, underwhelming OPEC+ cuts
Oil prices dropped 2% Friday, adding to losses from the day prior with the market […]