Tag: Financial news update
US Retail Sales in Focus as Yen Rebounds: Forexlive Americas FX News Wrap
The focus was on US retail sales for October, which came in lower than expected at -0.1% compared to the expected +0.3%. Despite the headline number, some analysts pointed out that there was a...
Russell 2000 Weekly Gain Largest Since 2000: US Stock Markets Hit Record Highs
The US stock markets saw significant gains this week, with the Russell 2000 index experiencing its largest weekly increase since 2000. This surge in stock prices was fueled by a variety of factors, including...
US Stock Market Gains Boosted by Strong Jobs Data | Forexlive
US stocks saw a boost despite rising yields thanks to strong jobs data and a tentative agreement reached by striking dockworkers. Here's a breakdown of the closing levels:- The Dow industrial average increased by...