Economy
US Jobless Claims Plunge to 187,000, Lowest Since 1969
US applications for jobless benefits tumbled to 187,000 last week, marking the lowest level in over five decades despite global economic uncertainty.
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Economy
June Retail Sales Edge Up 0.2%, Driven by Cars and Online Buys
U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.2% in June, but excluding gas, shoppers showed resilience, buying cars and boosting online sales. Falling...
Markets
Tokyo Market Extends Gains, Nikkei Nears 27,000
The Japanese stock market registered modest gains on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 nearing the 27,000 mark, extending Friday's rally despite lingering...
Economy
Warsh Congressional Debut, Inflation Data Frame July Fed Rate Path
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh faces Congress this week as new US inflation data is released, setting the tone for the July...
Markets
Gold Defies Dollar Strength as Jobs Data Cools Fed Hike Talk
Gold prices climbed sharply on Monday, defying a stronger U.S. dollar, as investors re-evaluated Federal Reserve rate hike expectations following June's weaker-than-anticipated...
Stocks
Asian Stocks Jump on Dow Record; AI Sector’s Fortunes Diverge
Asian markets rallied on Friday, buoyed by the Dow Jones Industrial Average's latest record close, though the artificial intelligence sector saw a...
Stocks
AI Doubts Pull Chip Stocks Down, S&P Unchanged
Stock indexes closed mixed on Thursday, with the Nasdaq 100 falling 1.61% as chipmakers retreated on renewed AI buildout doubts. The Dow...
Markets
Thailand’s SET Index Eyes 1,600-Point Resistance
The Thai stock market's SET index is approaching the 1,600-point resistance level, closing Thursday at 1,593.56 after a two-day winning streak. Domestic...
Markets
Gold Holds Firm Above $4,000 on Eased Inflation Fears
Gold prices advanced toward $4,100 an ounce Thursday, extending gains as comments from central bank leaders and falling oil prices tempered inflation...