Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is set to unveil its iPhone 16 at an upcoming launch event, which Wedbush analysts predict will kickstart an “AI super cycle” for the technology behemoth.

US stock futures hovered below the flatline on Friday, as investors awaited a much-anticipated labor market report that could factor into the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy decision.

UK's main stock index was lower on Friday, dragged down by energy and mining shares, as investors awaited a U.S. jobs report that could determine the extent of expected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Gold’s rise this year has surpassed other commodities such as oil and copper, distinguishing it in global markets. 

Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Precision Instruments, Mining and Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic sectors led shares lower.

As the price of Bitcoin falls below the 200-day EMA, which has long been a crucial support level for the asset, the market is currently entering a bearish phase. As seen on the provided chart, the current trend indicates that BTC is moving within a clearly defined descending price channel.