The numbers: The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week jumped by 29,000 to a five-week high of 219,000, possibly a sign of rising layoffs as the Read more
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Gold rebound pauses after snapping five-week losing streak
Gold futures were essentially flat early on Monday after snapping a streak of five weekly losses, while the U.S. dollar continued its retreat and Treasury yields were only marginally higher. Read more
U.S. stock futures hold near five-week highs as investors await earnings wave and Fed decision
U.S. stock futures were a touch firmer on Monday as traders contemplated a week stuffed with monster earnings and Fed action. How are stock-index futures trading S&P 500 futures ES00 Read more