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Jobs Report Rattles Markets as U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Positions in February
A closely watched labor report delivered much lower-than-expected news to investors on Friday after new data showed the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, well short of expectations for modest hiring growth.
Stock Market Today: Dow Slides Nearly 700 Points After Surprise Job Losses as Oil Surges Above $90
U.S. stocks dropped sharply on Friday after a weaker than expected February jobs report rattled investors already grappling with surging oil prices and growing tensions in the Middle East.
Stock Market Today: Stocks Slide as Oil Surges and Iran Conflict Escalates; Dow Drops Nearly 1,000 Points
U.S. stocks took a steep dive on Thursday as investors struggled to sustain the previous session’s rebound, with rising conflict in the Middle East rattling markets and pushing energy prices higher.
Bitcoin Surges Past $73,000 as ETF Inflows Signal ‘Geopolitical Hedge’ Demand
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $73,000 on Wednesday, rising as much as 8% and notching its strongest level in roughly a month.
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Climb on Iran Truce Hopes and Strong Jobs Data
US stocks traded higher on Wednesday as investors balanced fresh signals of possible diplomatic outreach in the Middle East with stronger-than-expected labor data.
Gold Slides 4% as Dollar Surge and Global Sell-Off Undercut Safe-Haven Trade
Gold prices sank sharply on Tuesday, sliding as much as 4% in their steepest one-day drop since late January, as a surging US dollar and broad equity sell-off undercut demand for the precious metal.
Stock Market Today: Dow Plunges 700 Points as Oil Spikes on Escalating Iran War Fears
U.S. Stocks fell on Tuesday as investors rushed to price in the growing risk of the ongoing Middle East conflict.