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Strong March Jobs Growth Eases Fed's Inflation Focus
Strong job growth in March indicates a healthy labor market, which could simplify the Federal Reserve's focus on combating inflation. However, this robust data has also led to a fall in US bonds, as i
Oil Shock Fuels Energy Stock Turnaround
A significant oil shock is driving a remarkable turnaround in energy stocks, with the sector outperforming the S&P 500 in a record-breaking rally, according to WSJ and OilPrice.com. While Investor's B
U.S. Adds 178K Jobs in March; Hiring Surge Unlikely to Last
U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March — the biggest gain in 15 months — while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3%, but economists warn the headline number is inflated by returning nurses an
178K Jobs Report Sends Rate-Hike Odds to 10%
A stronger-than-expected March jobs report of 178,000 new positions pushed Treasury yields higher, dragged stock futures and bitcoin lower, and lifted trader-implied odds that the Fed will hold — or e
Jobs report adds 178k jobs, futures and Bitcoin slip
U.S. stock futures and Bitcoin slipped as a hotter‑than‑expected March jobs report lifted Treasury yields and dampened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this year.
NYSE & Nasdaq Close April 3; US Jobs Report Released
U.S. equity markets (NYSE and Nasdaq) will be shut on Good Friday, April 3, while the U.S. monthly jobs report and other data are still released, raising the likelihood of volatility when trading resu
Bitcoin Holds $67K as Derivatives Signal Bearish Tilt
Bitcoin is pinned near $67,000 in a months-long consolidation as altcoins outperform on thin liquidity, but derivatives data — rising Solana shorts, defensive options positioning, and negative dealer
SpaceX Seeks $2 Trillion Valuation, $75 Billion IPO
SpaceX is courting investors with a projected $2 trillion market value and confidential IPO filing, aiming for a launch later this year that could raise up to $75 billion, potentially surpassing the r
Renewables, Defence to Lead FY27: Siddarth Bhamre
Siddarth Bhamre of Asit C. Mehta Investment says renewables and defence will be the standout sectors for Indian investors in FY27, while Middle East-exposed gas and infrastructure names offer high-ris
Bitcoin Profit Supply at 11.2M; Bear Not Over
Bitcoin's supply in profit has fallen to 11.2 million coins while 8.2 million sit at a loss — levels that signal growing market stress but fall short of the extreme pain seen at true cycle bottoms, ac
Fund Managers Buy Bonds on Iran War Growth Fears
Fund managers are buying government bonds after a market sell-off driven by Iran war fears, shifting focus from inflation to expected economic slowdown and potential central bank rate cuts.
Pam Bondi Fired as Dow Slides 7.5% from 50k Peak
Pam Bondi was fired by Donald Trump, and the market has tumbled since her Feb. 11 claim that the Dow topped 50,000, with the Dow slipping 7.5% to 46,370 amid broader tensions like the Iran war.
Dow Jones Falls 0.3% as Trump Threatens Iran Strikes
US equities slipped Thursday, with the Dow down 0.30% after President Trump warned of further strikes on Iran, reigniting market concerns over Middle‑East tensions and rising oil costs.
Dow Drops 7.5% After Bondi's 'Over 50,000' Claim
Attorney General Pam Bondi's claim that the Dow was over 50,000 coincided with a market peak, after which the index fell 7.5%, sparking commentary about whether her statement 'jinxed' the market.
Cramer flags Iran-Oman protocol, Levi & Delta earnings
Jim Cramer warned investors to focus on the Iran‑Oman Hormuz protocol, upcoming Levi Strauss and Delta earnings, and key inflation gauges (core PCE and CPI) as markets rally amid lingering war uncerta
Dow Falls 0.1%, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise on Iran Watch
U.S. stocks closed mixed Thursday, with the Dow dipping 0.1% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher — capping the best week for the three indexes since November 2025 and snapping a five-week losing
Dow S&P 500 Nasdaq futures fall after Trump says war
Global stock futures, including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, tumbled after President Trump's address failed to signal an end to the US-Israeli war in Iran, instead vowing to "hit Iran hard," contradi
Japan bond pipeline drops 60% on yen volatility
Japan's corporate bond pipeline has fallen about 60% year-on-year at the start of the new fiscal year, the slowest since 2023, as investors pull back amid yen rate volatility driven by Iran tensions a
MUFG expands Asia to chase $1.3T banking market
MUFG is ramping up its transaction‑banking operation, hiring staff and expanding Asian money‑transfer services to vie for a share of the $1.3 trillion global market and close the gap with JPMorgan and
India Inflation 1% as Oil Prices Surge; RBI May Hike
India’s economy is expected to weather the West Asia war without slipping into recession, though prolonged oil price spikes could lift inflation and prompt a modest RBI rate hike, tightening household
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