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Your daily horoscope: January 14, 2025

  HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY If your current way of working does not seem to be taking you closer to your goals then ditch it completely and start over. New technologies such as artificial intelligence could help you immensely this year, IF you have the intelligence to use them wisely. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): There is a lot of pressure building up in your life at the moment but that’s okay because you thrive on being challenged. When the going gets tough Aries is the first sign to get tough in return and today will be no exception. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You may be in two minds about what direction you should be taking but what occurs over the next 24 hours will point the way and all you have to do is follow the lead that the universe gives you. Get past your doubts and get moving. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you start something new today it will take up a lot more time and energy than you expected, so think about it carefully and make sure you will be able to...

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Surge After Strong Jobs Data Eases Economic Concerns

 

In a reassuring update on the health of the US labor market, weekly initial jobless claims fell more than forecast. As a result, US stocks made a significant leap higher today:

  • The S&P 500 rose by 1.9%.
  • The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped more than 2.3%.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up about 1.4%.

This positive momentum comes after last week’s sluggish non-farm payrolls update had contributed to recent declines. Notably, government data showed a decline in initial jobless claims for the week ending August 3, down from the previous week and below economists’ forecasts.

Additionally, commodities experienced a boost amid the market rebound. Gold futures rose more than 1%, silver contracts jumped over 1%, and oil futures gained as markets anticipated potential geopolitical tensions. Overall, strong job market data and upbeat earnings reports have fueled investor confidence, despite lingering concerns about volatility.

The stock market’s recovery today reflects optimism about the US economy and provides a welcome respite from recent turbulence. As always, investors should remain cautiously optimistic and monitor developments closely. 

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