Oil prices

Oil Prices Dip on Supply Concerns; Brent Eyes Below $60/bbl

Global oil prices declined sharply as market participants responded to renewed concerns over supply and demand dynamics. Brent crude futures edged closer to $60 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also faced pressure. Analysts suggest that the decline reflects both a slowdown in industrial activity in major economies and uncertainty over production levels from…

Kering

Kering Sells Majority Stake in New York Property for $900 Million

Kering, the French luxury giant behind Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga, is selling a majority stake in its prime New York property at 715‑717 Fifth Avenue for $900 million to private equity firm Ardian. This deal highlights how luxury brands are leveraging real estate to boost finances and adapt to changing retail trends. Background on the…

Job Report

Job Report Highlights Rising Unemployment at 5.1% and Slowing Wage Gains

We from this newsroom are tracking the newest Job Report data, and the story is clear. The unemployment rate has climbed to 5.1%, the highest in years. At the same time, wage gains are slowing. These two facts together tell us the job market is losing strength. The numbers matter. They affect everyday people, businesses,…

US Futures, Asian Shares
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US Futures & Asian Shares Retreat Ahead of High-Stakes US Employment Data

Global markets turned cautious as U.S. futures, Asian Shares retreated ahead of highly anticipated US employment data. Investors across regions stepped back from risk, choosing to wait for clarity on the strength of the US labor market. This data is expected to influence interest rate expectations, currency moves, and stock market direction worldwide. The pullback…