Canada’s Labor Market Ekes Out Modest March Gains Amid Tariff Headwinds and Lingering Economic Slack

Key Takeaways: Unemployment holds steady: The jobless rate remained unchanged at 6.7%, reflecting continued underutilization in the workforce. Modest job creation: The economy added a net 14,100 jobs, marking the first month of growth this year but failing to meaningfully offset massive losses from January and February. Part-time roles drive …

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Wall Street Pauses: Fragile Ceasefire and Looming Inflation Data Keep Markets on Edge

Key Takeaways: U.S. stock futures remain subdued as a shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire and ongoing strikes in Lebanon test investor optimism. Oil supply chains face severe bottlenecks, with Strait of Hormuz traffic plummeting below 10% of normal capacity amid regional tensions. March CPI data is expected to show a sharp headline …

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Bitcoin Breaches $72,000 as Crypto Markets Brace for Critical Inflation Data and Fraught U.S.-Iran Talks

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin accelerates past $72,000, eyeing a robust 7.3% weekly gain amid renewed risk appetite and quiet optimism surrounding U.S. crypto regulation. Geopolitical tensions dictate market narratives, with U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan hitting roadblocks over conditions involving Lebanon and shipping lanes. Inflation fears loom large, as an expected …

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Gold Extends Rally to Third Week as Markets Navigate Fragile Iran Ceasefire and Await Inflation Data

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday but remained on track for a weekly rise, as a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire provided underlying support, although investors remained cautious ahead of key talks this weekend. Spot gold edged down 0.2% to $4,752.29 an ounce by 02:31 ET (06:31 GMT), hovering …

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Iran Denies Islamabad Talks as Ceasefire Tensions Undermine Diplomacy

Iran has denied reports that a negotiating delegation traveled to Islamabad for talks with the United States, signaling renewed strain around efforts to sustain a fragile ceasefire. According to Iran’s state-linked Tasnim News Agency, claims that an Iranian team had arrived in Pakistan’s capital were “completely false.” The report emphasized …

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Wall Street Turns Higher on Geopolitical Relief Rally and Cooling Fears

US equities closed higher on Thursday, with major indexes recovering from early losses as sentiment improved across global markets. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all finished in positive territory, supported by renewed optimism that geopolitical tensions may stabilize.The rebound came after a volatile session, with investors …

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Gold Nears $4,800 as Dollar Weakens, Geopolitical Risks Rise, and CPI Data Looms

Safe-Haven Momentum Builds Across Global Markets Gold is regaining strong upward momentum in global markets, with Gold pushing toward the critical $4,800 level as investors react to a weaker US Dollar, falling yields, and rising geopolitical uncertainty.The move in XAU/USD reflects a broad shift in sentiment, as dollar softness and …

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EUR/USD Climbs as Truce Optimism Fuels Risk Appetite Ahead of Key US CPI Data

The EUR/USD extended its advance on Thursday, moving closer to the 1.1700 level as improving global risk sentiment weighed on the US Dollar. Expectations of renewed diplomatic engagement in the Middle East supported a shift toward risk assets, helping the euro gain ground across major markets.The pair briefly touched a …

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