Job postings in the United States surged to near record highs in December, implying that the slowdown in employment growth at the close of last year was mostly due to labor shortages. Job vacancies, a gauge of labor demand, increased…
Continue ReadingThe yield curve for US Treasury bonds is expected to flatten and perhaps invert this year, according to Standard Chartered. The U.S. Treasury yield curve is likely to be totally flat by mid-year as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates,…
Continue ReadingOil prices are turning up, and Brent crude is near $91 Oil prices turned up about 1% during trading on Thursday, with Brent crude rising near $91 a barrel, with geopolitical concerns continuing to support prices. Oil prices were lower…
Continue ReadingEuropean Forex news roundup: The dollar rises slightly, but US futures point downward It was a rather calm session, as markets appear to be more cautious following Wall Street's dramatic recovery late yesterday. Since Asian trading, US futures have been…
Continue ReadingGold prices rose on Monday at the start of the week, as investors sought to cover the safe-haven metal against inflation risks and concerns over the dispute between Russia and Ukraine. This comes at a time when markets are waiting…
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