US midday market brief: S&P 500 rises 0.7% as jobs data lifts sentiment
The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% to a fresh intraday record high on Friday, following the release of December’s employment report, which showed a
Economy
Economy
Evening digest: US job numbers, Iran unrest, OpenAI-SoftBank back AI push
US job growth stalled in December, underscoring a labor market losing momentum, while geopolitical and policy uncertainty weighed on global sentiment. Iran’s Supreme
Economy
This $1B OpenAI–SoftBank bet reveals what AI can’t function without
OpenAI and SoftBank announced a joint $1 billion investment in SB Energy on Friday to build and operate a 1.2-gigawatt data centre in
Economy
Kansas crop woes fuel wheat rally ahead of USDA winter acreage estimate
Wheat kicked off the new year with a price surge, as the most actively traded futures contract on the CBOT climbed to 522
Economy
What to expect from US big banks as they report earnings next week?
US big banks are set to kick off earnings season next week, and experts are bracing for solid results. According to Ken Leon,
Economy
India’s economy looks strong with low inflation—but do people feel it
India heads into 2026 with headline indicators that would be the envy of many major economies. Growth is strong, inflation is subdued, and
Gold
Opendoor stock forms rare pattern, pointing to a ~70% surge to $10
Opendoor stock price was highly volatile this week as Donald Trump started to focus on the affordability issue, especially on the housing market.
Gold
Commodity wrap: gold, silver rise, fears of disruptions in Iran boost oil
Gold and silver prices were higher on the last trading day of the week as investors waited for key economic data releases. Precious
Gold
Why is Rolls-Royce stock smashing records in early 2026?
Rolls-Royce stock (LON: RR) has achieved new all-time highs on multiple trading days so far in 2026. While the narrative captures investor excitement
Gold
Jewellery giant Pandora cuts sales outlook as US consumer spending weakens
Pandora’s shares dropped 10% on Friday after the Danish jewellery brand issued a warning of weaker sales growth for 2025. This downturn was