MENA Newswire News Desk: European and Asian stock markets slid on Friday as investors awaited the release of key U.S. jobs data that could significantly influence the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. The anticipated payroll report is expected to provide crucial insights into the health of the U.S. labor market, which may guide future monetary policy. The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell…

China has issued a stern warning to Japan, threatening significant economic retaliation if Tokyo proceeds with additional restrictions on the sale and servicing of chipmaking equipment to Chinese firms. The move complicates ongoing US-led efforts to curb China’s access to advanced semiconductor technology. Japanese officials have been briefed on the potential consequences by senior Chinese representatives in…

China has issued a stern warning to Japan, threatening significant economic retaliation if Tokyo proceeds with additional restrictions on the sale and servicing of chipmaking equipment to Chinese firms. The move complicates ongoing US-led efforts to curb China’s access to advanced semiconductor technology. Japanese officials have been briefed on the potential consequences by senior Chinese representatives in…

The S&P 500 rebounded in August after a rocky start, ending the month with a 2.3% gain. This marked a reversal from the early August slump, where the index dropped by 6.1% in the first three trading sessions. Despite the volatility, 71% of stocks in the S&P 500 posted gains for the month, with 52 of them rising by…