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The labor market shows resilience with jobless claims falling to 202,000, though March layoffs rose 25% to 60,620, driven by AI-related cuts in tech, transportation, and healthcare sectors.
Bond yields slipped after easing geopolitical tensions and a strong 20-year Treasury auction boosted investor confidence and demand for bonds.
Donald Trump used the Davos stage to press again for U.S. control of Greenland, framing the Arctic territory as vital for national and international security and a cornerstone of American strategic dominance.
IEA forecasts oil supply growth exceeding demand in 2026 despite geopolitical tensions.
U.K. inflation edged higher in December, driven by tobacco and transport prices, while core inflation stayed flat, complicating the Bank of England’s outlook as the pound weakened slightly.
Unseasonably cold U.S. weather is boosting natural gas and heating oil prices on expectations of higher demand, though historical patterns suggest prices may normalize after sharp spikes.
BoE Governor Andrew Bailey warned that rising geopolitical tensions pose risks to financial stability and growth as the central bank cautiously continues gradual rate cuts with inflation still above target.
Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland, rattling markets and lifting gold and silver, though analysts expect limited impact due to legal challenges.
Copper prices slipped after Trump’s Section 232 update eased near-term tariff fears, while stronger jobless claims data supported the dollar and reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts.
Metals slid as dollar strength, China’s clampdown on high-frequency trading, and hawkish Fed signals pressured prices, offsetting strong industrial demand and keeping markets cautious globally.
Copper prices slipped after Trump’s Section 232 update eased near-term tariff fears, while stronger jobless claims data supported the dollar and reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts.