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Asian markets fluctuated Friday and investors trod cautiously ahead of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's plans for cutting interest rates, with the bank's next policy decision looming next week.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.07%. Stock indexes on Thursday settled little changed. Stock indexes Thursday morning initially moved higher,...

Unions are engaged in negotiations with the government as they demand rise in minimum wages amid cost of living crisis.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.07% this morning as market participants geared up for a new round of U.S. economic data while also awaiting the European Central Bank’s key interest rate decision.

European Central Bank set to cut interest rates ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve as inflation eases post Ukraine crisis.

European Central Bank lowers borrowing costs for first time in almost five years, but won’t pre-commit to further cuts

The European Central Bank appears ready to start cutting interest rates before the U.S. Federal Reserve

The European Central Bank is expected to start cutting interest rates from record highs Thursday, its first reduction in nearly five years, but volatile inflation means the path ahead is uncertain.

The world is becoming increasingly precarious for investors. Escalating conflicts between major powers like the United States, China, and Russia have raised fears of disrupted trade and even military confrontations.