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Treasury yields rose and stocks dipped as traders awaited the release of the jobs report to gain insight into the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts. The Nasdaq 100 experienced a five-day losing streak, with Apple Inc. falling after a downgrade. Ten-year Treasuries saw yields rise to 4% after data showed increased hiring in December. Traders will also be looking at European inflation data to determine if central banks can lower interest rates. Wagers on a March rate cut in the US have decreased, and economists predict an increase in nonfarm payrolls and a slight rise in the unemployment rate for December. [Extracted from the article]

Shares in Asia are expected to have a mixed opening after selling pressure weakened US stocks and bonds. Australian equities opened slightly higher, while Japan share futures rose slightly. Hong Kong benchmarks slipped, while US contracts inched higher. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both declined, pushing global equities down for a third day. Treasuries dipped as investors recalibrated Federal Reserve rate cut forecasts on strong jobs data. The yen declined against the dollar, and oil prices retreated after a rally. In corporate news, Apple Inc and Endeavour Mining Plc saw declines in their stock prices. [Extracted from the article]

Shares in Asia were mixed as US stocks and bonds weakened due to strong signals from the labor market, reducing expectations for interest rate cuts. Japan's shares rose, aided by a weaker yen, while Australia and South Korea experienced fluctuations. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both declined, leading to a drop in global equities. Treasuries remained relatively stable after a decline, and the 10-year yield reached 4% following positive jobs data. Swaps traders now see a 65% chance of a rate cut by the Fed's March meeting. The yen also weakened, and upcoming data releases in Asia include consumer confidence in Japan and inflation in various countries. Oil prices steadied after a decline, and corporate news included Apple Inc's stock tumbling and McDonald's Corp. being affected by boycotts in the Middle East. [Extracted from the article]

Tech stocks are experiencing a losing streak as Treasury yields rise and investors take profits on last year's winning tech stocks. Apple Inc. saw a decline after a second downgrade this week. The S&P 500 fluctuated between gains and losses. The yield on 10-year Treasuries reached 4% after data showed increased hiring in December and lower-than-expected jobless claims. Traders are now less confident in a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in March. The monthly US jobs report and European inflation data will provide further insight into the possibility of interest rate cuts. [Extracted from the article]

Global equities experienced a third consecutive decline, while Treasuries also fell, as strong signals from the US labor market dampened expectations for interest rate cuts. Asian equities futures were mixed, with Japan contracts slightly higher and Australian stock futures rising, while those for Hong Kong slipped. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both declined, with the latter experiencing its worst showing since December 2022. Treasuries dipped as investors adjusted their rate cut forecasts based on strong jobs data, and the 10-year yield reached 4%. Swaps traders now see a 65% chance of a rate cut by the Fed's March meeting, down from 85% a week ago. The yen also declined against the dollar, nearing 145 per dollar, due to speculation that the Bank of Japan will struggle to dissolve negative interest rate policy following an earthquake. In terms of upcoming data releases, consumer confidence in Japan, inflation for Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines, and India's 2024 growth forecast will be closely watched in Asia. Eurozone inflation and producer prices data will also be released, shaping expectations for European Central Bank policy. Oil prices retreated after a Wednesday rally, with West Texas Intermediate falling 0.7% and Brent crude dropping 0.6%. Apple Inc. experienced a decline after a second downgrade, Endeavour Mining Plc fell after firing its CEO for misconduct, and McDonald's Corp. stock weakened due to boycotts in the Middle East. [Extracted from the article]

Tech stocks experienced their longest losing streak in a year as traders awaited the release of the jobs report to determine the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts. The Nasdaq 100 fell 0.5% over five days, with Apple Inc. seeing a decline after a second downgrade. Treasury yields rose, reaching 4%, following data showing increased hiring and lower jobless claims. Traders are now looking to the US jobs report and European inflation data to assess the possibility of interest rate reductions. [Extracted from the article]

Stocks and Treasury yields were mixed as investors awaited the release of the US jobs report and European inflation data. The Nasdaq 100 experienced its longest losing streak since December 2022, while the S&P 500 edged higher after a three-day selloff. Ten-year Treasury yields rose to 4% after strong hiring data and lower-than-expected jobless claims, leading to reduced bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The market is closely watching these economic indicators to determine if central banks will lower interest rates. Additionally, West Texas Intermediate oil prices fell due to rising stockpiles in Cushing and geopolitical tensions in Libya and Iran. The yen weakened on speculation that the Bank of Japan may struggle to abolish negative interest rates following a recent earthquake. [Extracted from the article]

Stocks and Treasury yields were mixed as investors awaited the release of the US jobs report. The Nasdaq 100 experienced its longest losing streak since December 2022, while the S&P 500 remained relatively unchanged. Ten-year Treasury yields rose to 4% after data showed increased hiring and lower jobless claims. Traders are closely watching the jobs report and European inflation data to determine if central banks will lower interest rates. Wagers on a March rate cut in the US have decreased, and there is speculation that the Federal Reserve may not rush to cut rates if the economy continues to perform well. [Extracted from the article]

Treasury yields increased and stocks rebounded after strong jobs data raised doubts about the timing and extent of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq 100 fluctuated, while Apple Inc. experienced a dip after a downgrade due to concerns about iPhone inventory levels. The S&P 500 rose slightly after a three-day selloff. Ten-year Treasuries continued to decline as the yield approached 4% following data showing increased hiring by US companies in December and lower-than-expected jobless claims. Traders adjusted their bets on Fed easing in response to the data. [Extracted from the article]

Skepticism about how to commercialize - and use - carbon capture is growing. So is the debate over how to deploy it equitably and safely. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Treasury yields increased after strong jobs data raised doubts about the timing and extent of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 futures remained stable, while Nasdaq 100 futures declined for the fifth consecutive day. Apple Inc. experienced a dip in its stock price after a second downgrade due to concerns about iPhone inventory levels. The dollar stabilized after four days of gains. Ten-year Treasuries continued to decline, with the yield rising to 3.99% following positive employment data. The consensus among investors is that a market pullback was overdue after last year's stock market surge. European inflation data and the monthly US jobs report will provide further insight into the potential for interest rate cuts. West Texas Intermediate crude traded above $73 a barrel due to supply disruptions in Libya and Iran's response to attacks in the country. The yen weakened on speculation that the Bank of Japan may struggle to abolish negative interest rates following a recent earthquake. [Extracted from the article]

Treasury yields increased and stocks rebounded after strong jobs data raised doubts about the timing and extent of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq 100 rose slightly, while Apple Inc. experienced a second downgrade due to concerns about iPhone inventory levels. The S&P 500 also saw gains after a three-day selloff. Ten-year Treasuries continued to decline, with yields approaching 4%, as US companies increased hiring in December and jobless claims came in lower than expected. Traders adjusted their bets on Fed easing following the data. The upcoming US jobs report and European inflation data will provide further insight into the possibility of interest rate cuts by central banks. The likelihood of a rate cut in March has decreased, with the labor market remaining strong and the Fed's December meeting minutes suggesting that rates may remain at restrictive levels for some time. Swaps traders now estimate a 65% chance of a quarter-point rate cut by the Fed's second meeting this year, compared to a more certain expectation of a rate cut in March last week. West Texas Intermediate oil prices fell due to increased stockpiles in Cushing, while currency markets saw the yen weaken on speculation that the Bank of Japan may find it more difficult to eliminate negative interest rates following a recent earthquake. Key events for the week include Eurozone CPI and PPI data, US nonfarm payrolls/unemployment and factory orders, and a speech by Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin. In terms of market movements, [Extracted from the article]

Treasury yields increased and technology stocks experienced some instability following strong jobs data, which raised doubts about the timing and extent of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq 100 remained relatively unchanged, while Apple Inc. saw a dip after a second downgrade due to concerns about iPhone inventory levels. The S&P 500 slightly rose after a three-day decline. The yield on 10-year Treasuries continued to rise, reaching nearly 4%, after data revealed increased hiring by US companies in December and lower-than-expected jobless claims. Traders adjusted their expectations for Fed easing in response to the data. The upcoming monthly US jobs report and European inflation data will be closely watched to assess the possibility of interest rate reductions by central banks. The likelihood of a rate cut in March is diminishing due to the strong labor market and the Fed's December meeting minutes suggesting that rates may remain at restrictive levels for some time. The yen weakened due to speculation that the Bank of Japan may find it more challenging to eliminate negative interest rates following a recent earthquake. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index remained relatively stable, while the euro and British pound experienced slight increases against the dollar. Bitcoin and Ether both saw gains, while the yield on 10-year Treasuries rose by six basis points to 3.98%. Germany's 10-year yield increased by nine basis points to 2.12%, and Britain's 10-year yield rose by seven basis points to 3.71%. West Texas Intermediate [Extracted from the article]

Technology stocks experienced a decline while Treasury yields rose following the release of strong jobs data, which raised doubts about the timing and extent of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq 100, a tech-heavy benchmark, recorded its fifth consecutive day of declines, its longest losing streak in over a year. Apple Inc. also faced a dip in its stock price after receiving its second downgrade of the week. The S&P 500 remained relatively unchanged after a three-day selloff. Traders are now awaiting the monthly US jobs report and European inflation data to assess the possibility of interest rate reductions by central banks. [Extracted from the article]

Skepticism about how to commercialize - and use - carbon capture is growing. So is the debate over how to deploy it equitably and safely. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

US Treasury yields increased after strong jobs data raised doubts about the Federal Reserve's rate cut plans. The US dollar stabilized after four consecutive days of gains. The S&P 500 futures remained steady after a three-day decline, while Nasdaq 100 contracts fell due to concerns about iPhone inventory levels. Oil prices continued to rise due to supply disruptions in Libya and conflict in the Middle East. The consensus among investors is that a market pullback was overdue after last year's stock market surge. [Extracted from the article]

Markets took a break from the recent selloff, with US equity futures showing small gains and Treasury yields approaching 4%. The S&P 500 futures fluctuated after a three-day decline, while Apple Inc. saw a dip due to concerns about iPhone inventory levels. Tesla Inc. experienced a climb as Cathie Wood began buying shares after selling them for most of last year. Oil prices continued to rise due to supply disruptions in Libya and conflict in the Middle East. The consensus among investors is that a market pullback was overdue after last year's surge in stocks. The Nasdaq 100 Index saw a 3% decline in two days, and swaps traders have been reducing their bets on rate cuts. European inflation data and the upcoming US jobs report will provide more insight into whether central banks can start lowering interest rates. The recent minutes from the Fed's December meeting suggested that rates could remain at restrictive levels for some time. Brent crude traded near $79 a barrel due to supply disruptions in Libya and attacks in Iran. The Stoxx 600 index in Europe rose 0.2%, driven by oil majors. Next Plc saw a rally after raising its profit forecast, while JD Sports Fashion Plc experienced a 20% drop in early trading due to weak sales. The yen weakened on speculation that it would be harder for the Bank of Japan to abolish negative interest rates after an earthquake hit the country. In currency markets, the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index remained stable, the euro rose, [Extracted from the article]

Markets took a break on Thursday after a recent decline, with US equity futures showing small gains and Treasury yields approaching 4%. The S&P 500 futures fluctuated, while Apple Inc. saw a dip due to concerns about iPhone inventory levels. Tesla Inc. experienced a climb as Cathie Wood began buying shares after selling them for most of last year. Oil prices continued to rise due to supply disruptions in Libya and conflict in the Middle East. European stocks also saw gains, particularly in energy shares. Investors believe that a market pullback was overdue after last year's surge in stocks. The Nasdaq 100 Index experienced a 3% decline in two days, and swaps traders have been reducing their bets on rate cuts. European inflation data and the upcoming US jobs report will provide more insight into whether central banks can start lowering interest rates. The recent minutes from the Federal Reserve's December meeting suggested that rates may remain at restrictive levels for some time. Brent crude traded near $79 a barrel due to supply disruptions in Libya and attacks in Iran. The Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 0.2%, driven by oil majors such as TotalEnergies SE and BP Plc. Next Plc saw a rally after raising its profit forecast, while JD Sports Fashion Plc experienced a 20% drop in early trading due to weak sales. The yen weakened due to speculation that it will be harder for the Bank of Japan to abolish negative interest rates after a recent earthquake. Morgan Stanley MU [Extracted from the article]

Markets took a break on Thursday after a recent decline, with US equity futures and Treasury yields showing small gains. S&P 500 futures increased by 0.1%, while Apple Inc. saw a dip due to concerns about iPhone inventory levels. Tesla Inc. experienced a climb as Cathie Wood began buying shares after selling them for most of last year. Oil prices continued to rise due to supply disruptions in Libya and conflict in the Middle East. European stocks also saw gains, particularly in energy shares. Investors believe that a market pullback was overdue after stocks surged at the end of last year. The Nasdaq 100 Index experienced a 3% decline in two days, and swaps traders have been reducing their bets on rate cuts. European inflation data and the upcoming US jobs report will provide more insight into whether central banks can begin lowering interest rates. The recent minutes from the Federal Reserve's December meeting indicated that rates may remain at restrictive levels for some time. Brent crude traded near $79 a barrel due to supply disruptions in Libya and attacks in Iran. The Stoxx 600 index in Europe was boosted by oil majors, while Next Plc raised its profit forecast for the fifth time since June. JD Sports Fashion Plc, on the other hand, saw a 20% drop in early trading after slashing its profit forecast. The yen weakened due to speculation that it will be more difficult for the Bank of Japan to abolish negative interest rates following a recent earthquake. In currency markets, the euro [Extracted from the article]