US job growth slowed further in December, underscoring signs that the labour market remains stuck in a prolonged period of weak hiring despite steady economic growth. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 last month, well below economists’ expectations for a 73,000 gain, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The unemployment
Ripple, the blockchain payments company, has taken a significant step in the United Kingdom. Its UK subsidiary, Ripple Markets UK Ltd., has officially secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This milestone allows the company to provide payment services and issue electronic money under UK law. The approval also
US stocks were little changed on Friday as investors digested a softer-than-expected jobs report and awaited a potential ruling from the US Supreme Court that could have significant implications for trade policy. The S&P 500 rose 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite hovered around the flatline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed, gaining 184 points, or
The cryptocurrency market is undergoing a correction following an excellent start to the week. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, briefly dropped below $90k after losing 2.5% of its value. XRP, the native coin of the Ripple ecosystem, is the worst performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, down 7% in the
DocuSign stock price has crashed into a technical bear market after crashing by ~35% from its lowest point in 2025. It has slumped even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices jumped to their all-time highs. So, will the stock continue falling, or will it rebound as analysts remain cautious? DocuSign stock has crashed
The calendar may have turned, but for Nvidia, the familiar strains of geopolitics continue to loom large. As the world’s leading maker of artificial intelligence chips, the US company remains caught between Washington’s tightening grip on advanced semiconductor exports and Beijing’s determination to reduce reliance on foreign technology. In December, US President Donald Trump had
The Federal Reserve enters 2026 after a year that left few clean answers. Interest rates are lower than they were, but still restrictive for some parts of the economy. Growth has surprised on the upside, inflation has cooled but not enough, and the labour market is no longer as tight as it once was. The
Germany and India are close to finalising a submarine manufacturing agreement that would significantly expand defence cooperation between the two countries and reshape India’s naval procurement strategy. The deal, valued at at least $8 billion, as reported by Bloomberg, is set to become India’s largest-ever defence agreement and would introduce full technology transfer for submarine
French farmers, protesting a sweeping trade deal the European Union is set to sign with South American nations, used tractors on Thursday to blockade major roads leading into Paris and surround landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe. Protests in Paris were initiated by farmers from the right-wing Coordination Rurale union. They fear that the proposed
Joby Aviation stock price has retreated in the past few months as investors prepare for its most important year as it moves towards commercialization. It was trading at $15.50 this week, down by ~26% from its highest point in 2025. This article explores whether the JOBY stock is a good buy or whether it is