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S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closing highs as data stokes hope for rate cut
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US weekly jobless claims rise labor market slows
The labor market shows signs of easing as unemployment benefits claims increase. Layoffs rise due to interest rates impacting demand, and challenges in seasonal data adjustments persist. Market anticipates Fed's potential rate cuts. Job cuts decrease in June, but higher than last year. Nonfarm payrolls data may reveal job increase. Job openings ratio remains steady, while Fed deliberates policy changes post-hikes. Continuing claims rise due to policy effects.
US weekly jobless claims drift lower
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 233,000 for the week ended June 22, the Labor Department said on Thursday. The claims data included last Wednesday's Juneteenth National Independence Day, a new holiday. Claims tend to be volatile around public holidays.
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Gold edges higher as weak US data lifts Fed rate-cut bets
Gold prices rose on Thursday amid expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, while investors awaited key data on retail sales, jobless claims, and inflation pressures.
Rise in UK jobless rate muddies Rishi Sunak's message to voters
In April, Britain's labour market showed signs of cooling as the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, the highest since September 2021. Despite robust wage growth, the number of employed people fell by 207,000. Prime Minister Sunak faces challenges ahead of the July 4 election. Inactivity rates and long-term sickness are rising, prompting potential reforms. Wage growth remains strong, but the economy faces uncertainties.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq close slightly down ahead of US payrolls data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite dipped from record highs ahead of key labor market data. Nvidia fell, while utilities and industrials dragged the S&P 500 lower. Investors await the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, which may influence Federal Reserve decisions.
US stocks mixed as Nvidia retreat hits tech stocks; payrolls data in focus
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 touched fresh intraday record highs shortly after the open, however, initial gains fizzled out as Nvidia slipped more than 2%. In the previous session, it had crossed $3 trillion in market valuation and overtaken Apple as the world's second most valuable company.
View: Whichever way you cut it, the economy’s booming and is a welcome gift for the incoming government
The Indian economy is booming with a GDP growth of 8.2% for 2023-24, surpassing estimates. The National Statistics Office data highlights this growth despite challenges in sectors like manufacturing and agriculture.
Nasdaq falls 1%; Salesforce shares weigh on tech
Nasdaq dropped due to tech and communication services sector declines, and slower Q1 growth per Commerce Dept. report.
Oil prices steady ahead of US stocks data, OPEC+ meeting
Both benchmarks are headed for monthly losses, with Brent futures on track for a decline of more than 5% from last month, while WTI was poised for a slide of over 3.5%.
Kerala tops youth unemployment rate, Delhi registers lowest: PLFS Survey
The survey, which covered 22 states and Union territories, identified Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Odisha as other states with high unemployment rates in this age category.
US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains solid
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 215,000 for the week ended May 18, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 220,000 claims in the latest week.
Silver prices fall Rs 2,000 per kg as traders book profits after sharp rally
Gold prices dipped by Rs 750 per 10 gm on MCX. After posting significant gains in the past few trading sessions, some profit-booking at higher levels was warranted for both gold and silver. Silver prices have gained 14% in May so far and have shown a decline for the past 2 trading sessions.
ChatGPT Effect? 7,000 IIT students still jobless as placement season ends; Institute sends SOS to alumni for help
Over 7,000 IIT students remain unplaced as the 2023-24 placement season ends. IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and BITS are seeking help from alumni to secure jobs for these graduates. Economic factors and technological advances, such as the rise of ChatGPT, have contributed to the decline in placements, with many companies adopting a cautious hiring approach.
PM Modi's guarantees "not delivered", 83 per cent youths jobless in country: TMC
Amit Mitra criticized PM Narendra Modi for unmet guarantees, emphasizing 83% youth unemployment. He also mentioned the TMC's alliance with INDIA and criticized the NDA's Skill India program, highlighting low vocational training rates.
Gold prices set for second weekly gain on Fed rate outlook
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, unwinding nearly half of the jump at the start of the month, indicating that labor market conditions remain fairly tight even as job growth is cooling.
Dow tops 40,000 for first time amid rate cut hopes
The blue-chip index has recovered nearly 40% from its October 2022 lows, powered by strong quarterly results and rising bets of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. At 11:28 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 112.55 points, or 0.28%, at 40,020.55, the S&P 500 was up 13.11 points, or 0.25%, at 5,321.26, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 35.67 points, or 0.21%, at 16,778.06.
US weekly jobless claims fall; labor market gradually easing
The decline reversed a portion of the jump in the prior week, which had pushed claims to the highest level in more than eight months. The increase was largely attributed to a surge in applications in New York related to school spring breaks.
Rupee ends flat; oil cos, foreign banks' dollar demand offsets rise in Asia FX
The Indian rupee closed flat on Thursday as dollar demand from local oil companies and likely equity-related outflows weighed on the local unit even as most other Asian currencies rallied.
Australian shares log best day in five months on US rate cut optimism
The much anticipated U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data for April fueled optimism that inflation was easing, prompting traders to raise bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September and December.
India's unemployment rate dips to 6.7% in March quarter
The National Sample Survey (NSSO) revealed that the unemployment rate in urban areas for individuals aged 15 years and above decreased slightly to 6.7% in the January-March period from 6.8% a year earlier. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) indicated that unemployment rates for both males and females experienced fluctuations over the quarters.
Rupee closes little changed, logs slight weekly decline
The Indian rupee closed nearly flat on Friday, tracking subdued moves in its Asian peers and as expectations of the central bank's intervention blunted the pressure of dollar demand from local oil companies and foreign banks.
Japan's Nikkei edges higher on earnings, Wall Street gains
The Nikkei closed 0.41% higher at 38,229.11 after rising more than 1% early in trading.
Dow closes up to make it seven in a row, as jobs data boosts rate-cut hopes
U.S. Federal Reserve policy has been the main driver of investor sentiment in 2024. Renewed hopes the central bank will cut rates have pushed the Dow to its biggest rally since December. It closed at its highest since April 1.
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected
Labor market shows signs of easing as new unemployment benefit claims by Americans exceed expectations, reaching 231,000. The rise, partly due to seasonal factors, reflects adjustments post-interest rate hikes, with expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Gold prices flat with focus on US economic data
Gold prices were flat on Thursday, as investors turned their focus to U.S. economic data that could offer additional insights into the timing of the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts.
US weekly jobless claims unchanged; layoffs decline in April
208,000 claims filed, low layoffs, unchanged interest rate. Inflation rises, labor market balance improves. Powell notes tight labor market. Stable hiring proxy, 64,789 job cuts in April.
Ashok Gehlot challenges BJP to debate on manifestos, claims PM's language betrays nervousness
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being "nervous" and challenging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to a debate on their manifestos. Gehlot argued that Modi's attacks on Congress were a result of his "nervousness" and that the BJP's atmosphere created a sense of concern about the Constitution. He criticized Modi's language and the Congress manifesto for being "bundle of lies" and lacking substance.
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