These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Consumer protection agency looks to increase transparency for small business loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule Wednesday to enhance data reporting for lenders around credit cards and other loans for small businesses.
American Eagle shares drop after revenue falls short, e-commerce sales slow from last year
American Eagle on Thursday posted mixed fiscal second-quarter results.
Chewy shares tumble after pet retailer’s earnings and forecast disappoint
The online pet retailer’s stock was down more than 11% at one point in after-hours trading Wednesday.
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Steady, quiet tones on the day
Forex news from the European trading session – 2 September 2021
Headlines:
Markets:
– AUD and NZD lead, USD lags on the day
– European equities mixed; S&P 500 futures up 0.2%
Headlines:
Markets:
– AUD and NZD lead, USD lags on the day
– European equities mixed; S&P 500 futures up 0.2%
US August Challenger layoffs 15.7k vs 18.9k prior
Latest data released by Challenger, Gray, and Christmas Inc
– Prior 18.9k
US-based employers announced 15,723 job cuts last month, down 17% from July. The total layoffs for the month was the lowest since June 1997 and from a year-on-year comparison, job cuts in August this year were down 86% from August 2020.
– Prior 18.9k
US-based employers announced 15,723 job cuts last month, down 17% from July. The total layoffs for the month was the lowest since June 1997 and from a year-on-year comparison, job cuts in August this year were down 86% from August 2020.
FX option expiries for 2 September 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
Nothing significant on the board once again today as the focus continues to center around tomorrow with the US jobs report due.
Nothing significant on the board once again today as the focus continues to center around tomorrow with the US jobs report due.
EUR/USD stays in the hunt for a fifth straight day of gains
Dollar somewhat sluggish in European morning trade
That said, the range for the day is a measly 18 pips so even the latest move here is seen as a bit of a stretch rather than the euro flexing gains against the greenback.
That said, the range for the day is a measly 18 pips so even the latest move here is seen as a bit of a stretch rather than the euro flexing gains against the greenback.
Eurozone July PPI +2.3% vs +1.1% m/m expected
Latest data released by Eurostat – 2 September 2021