Dollar hits two-year high after robust US data puts brake on rate cut bets – Financial Times
Stay informed with free updates Just sign up for currency myFT Digest — delivered straight to your inbox. The dollar hit a two-year high against major currencies on Monday, as strong U.S. jobs data late last week prompted traders to back off expectations for further interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The pound was […]
PowerSchool data breach exposes millions of student and teacher records
Cybercriminals relentlessly attack all industries, targeting sectors such as healthcare, insurance, automotive, and education. Healthcare is a frequent target, with attacks such as the Ascension breach last year and the CVR incident in late 2024. Now, education technology giant PowerSchool is the latest target, with millions of student and teacher records stolen. Although the exact […]
US Dollar Forecast: DXY Gains, EUR/USD Drops as U.S. Jobs Data Boosts Fed Pause Case – FX Empire
The index is holding steady above its 50-day moving average of 106.812, confirming a strong intermediate uptrend. The 200-day moving average of 104.557 provides long-term support. DXY rose 0.44% to 109.640, its highest since November 2022, and its sixth straight week of gains, the longest since 2023. Strong payroll data fuels dollar momentum The Labor […]
Apple users warned of hi-tech Mac malware that steals personal data, goes undetected for months— here’s how to stay safe
An estimated 100 million Apple users are at risk of falling victim to malware. cyber security software company checkpoint has issued an urgent warning to millions of Mac users around the world who could fall prey to malicious attackers who bypass their devices' built-in antivirus systems. According to the company, cybercriminals developed a malware called […]
Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal Among Thousands of Apps Exploited to Harvest Location Data
A massive data breach by location data company Gravy Analytics reveals how popular apps on Android and Apple platforms collect sensitive location information at scale, often without the knowledge of users or app developers. It has become clear that it is being misused. wired report The recent hack of location data company Gravy Analytics reveals […]
Elon Musk says all human data for AI training ‘exhausted’ | Artificial intelligence (AI)
Elon Musk said artificial intelligence companies have run out of data to train their models and have “exhausted” the totality of human knowledge. The world's richest person suggested that technology companies will need to turn to “synthetic” data, or materials created by AI models, to build and fine-tune new systems, but the process is already […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Mixed Sentiment Persists with ADP Data and NFP Report Looming – FX Empire
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has reached its highest level since April 2025, further reducing the attractiveness of gold as a non-yielding asset. Investors are currently awaiting Friday's Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) report, which could provide important insight into the Fed's next policy move. Silver holds ground amid safe haven demand Silver (XAG/USD) […]
CNN data guru torches Biden’s ‘flat-out bonkers’ claim he would have won re-election
CNN senior political data reporter Harry Enten watered down President Joe Biden's recent claim that he could have won re-election had he stayed in the 2024 race. After President-elect Trump's landslide victory in November, many Democrats have weighed in on what they could have done differently, and Biden is no exception. When asked, USA Today […]
Gold surges on mixed US jobs data and FOMC minutes – FXStreet
Gold rose after Fed minutes signaled a possible slowdown in the rate cutting cycle. The U.S. dollar index continues to rise, while U.S. Treasury yields have retreated slightly from recent highs. Gold market watchers will be keeping an eye on the US non-farm payrolls report and consumer sentiment data. North American trading comes after the […]
US Dollar holds gains after FOMC minutes, labor market data – FXStreet
The Fed's hawkish monetary stance is contributing to higher U.S. Treasury yields and reinforcing the current strength of the dollar. Rumors that a national economic emergency may be declared have increased demand for safe havens, underscoring the appeal of greenbacks. The bullish mood is further amplified by strong labor market indicators, including a decline in […]