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U.S. job growth accelerates in January with 130,000 new positions added
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January 2026, surpassing forecasts and lowering the unemployment rate to 4.3%. Healthcare and social assistance led growth.
Oil prices rise amid US-Iran nuclear talks and OPEC+ supply plans
Oil prices increased by about 1% ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, while OPEC+ plans to resume output increases from April. Tensions and supply factors influence the market.
Warner Bros Discovery considers reopening sale talks with Paramount, Bloomberg reports
Warner Bros Discovery is weighing reopening sale discussions with Paramount after a revised offer, while its board debates sticking with the Netflix deal.
Applied Materials shares rise 11% on strong AI chip equipment demand forecast
Applied Materials forecasts stronger quarterly results driven by AI chip demand and memory market tightening, boosting its shares by 11%.
US rate futures rise on softer January inflation boosting June Fed cut bets
US rate futures increased their odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts in June after January inflation data showed a smaller rise than expected.
US dollar weakens as traders assess economic data; yen set for strong weekly gains
The US dollar declined against major currencies amid mixed economic data, while the Japanese yen is poised for its strongest weekly rise in a year following political developments.
Four EY partners exit after audit breaches in Shell contract, FT reports
Four EY partners left after breaching independence rules during Shell's audit, leading to contract termination and regulatory investigations, the Financial Times reported.
US Federal Reserve reviews flagged bank oversight issues under new standards
The US Federal Reserve is reviewing previously flagged bank shortcomings to align with new supervision standards focused on material financial risks under Vice Chair Michelle Bowman.
Crypto lender BlockFills halts withdrawals amid bitcoin price drop
Crypto lender BlockFills suspends withdrawals due to bitcoin price decline, impacting liquidity and client operations. The pause is temporary as the firm works to restore stability.
Activist investor Ancora opposes Netflix-Warner Bros deal, backs Paramount bid
Activist investor Ancora Holdings opposes Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, supporting Paramount's higher-value bid amid regulatory concerns.
US economists predict Fed rate hold through May, June cut under Warsh
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady through May, with economists forecasting a cut in June under new chair Kevin Warsh, who may adopt looser policy.
US job growth rises in January as unemployment falls to 4.3 percent
U.S. job growth accelerated in January with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 130,000 and unemployment rate dropping to 4.3%, indicating labor market stability.
