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The US stock market had a wild session on Friday, falling at first as the Federal Reserve’s intentions to lower interest rates this year were called into question by a better-than-expected jobs report. Investors had been waiting for news that would suggest the economy was slowing down and would result …

USD maintains its momentum, rising by more than 0.70% on Friday. US Nonfarm Payrolls exceeded market expectations in May, showing a robust recovery in the labor market. September odds fall for a Fed rate cut as positive economic signals abound.On Friday, the US Dollar Index (DXY) expanded its winning streak …

Nonfarm Payrolls smashed estimates with 272K in May, way above 185K expected and the 120-235K range. Moreover, wages beat with 0.4% vs 0.3% MoM and 4.1% vs. 3.9% YoY. The only disappointment was the symbolic increase of the unemployment rate to 4%, but that was fully overshadowed by the other …

The U.S. economy defied expectations in May, adding a robust 272,000 jobs, significantly exceeding forecasts of 182,000. This surprisingly strong job growth, coupled with a 0.4% increase in average hourly earnings and a slight uptick in the unemployment rate to 4.0%, suggests that the labor market remains resilient and may …

U.S. stock index futures remained relatively flat on Friday as investors awaited the release of the crucial May nonfarm payrolls report. This data is expected to provide insights into the labor market’s strength and potentially influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. While the benchmark S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed …

The U.S. dollar remained stable in early European trading on Friday as traders awaited the release of crucial U.S. employment data, while the euro steadied following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) historic rate cut. At 05:00 ET, the Dollar Index, tracking the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, …

Oil prices experienced a slight uptick on Friday as Saudi Arabia and Russia, key members of OPEC+, signaled their willingness to adjust output agreements if necessary. However, the market remains on track for its third consecutive weekly loss, primarily due to concerns about increased supply following the recent OPEC+ meeting. …

Gold prices surged in Asian trading on Friday, approaching key highs as expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts gained momentum in anticipation of crucial nonfarm payrolls data due later in the day. The precious metal was poised for weekly gains following a series of weak U.S. economic readings that …

According to a Reuters poll, Japan’s economy likely contracted at a slightly slower pace than initially reported in the first quarter of 2024, due to upward revisions in capital spending figures. However, economists warn that significant risks continue to cloud the outlook for recovery. The revised gross domestic product (GDP) …

Caution prevailed among investors ahead of the US labor market report release, resulting in subdued price movements across the market on Thursday. Simultaneously, the European Central Bank (ECB) implemented a widely expected 25 basis point reduction in interest rates. Currencies:EUR/USD regained traction and approached the 1.0900 zone after the cautious …