Gold prices (XAU/USD) reached a fresh all-time high at $3,600 per ounce before easing into a natural pullback driven by profit-taking. Technical Outlook – 4-hour timeframe: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has begun to unwind from overbought levels, adding mild pressure on prices. However, the broader structure remains constructive, with …

The EUR/USD pair experienced intraday profit-taking after failing to break through the key resistance at 1.1760, resulting in a limited bearish range. Technical Outlook – 4-hour timeframe: Intraday movements currently reflect a bearish bias as the pair corrected from overbought conditions. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has begun to issue …

U.S. job creation slowed sharply in August, with nonfarm payrolls rising by just 22,000, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July. The data confirmed that the labor market is losing momentum and bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at its …

The U.S. dollar slipped on Friday, retreating against major peers as global bond markets stabilized and investors awaited the closely watched U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, a key test for the Federal Reserve’s policy path. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, dipped 0.2% to 98.018 in …

Oil prices fell for a third straight session on Friday, heading for their first weekly loss in three weeks, as markets weighed the prospect of higher supply and unexpected U.S. inventory builds against lingering geopolitical risks. Prices Edge Lower, Weekly Losses Loom By 08:10 GMT, Brent crude futures slipped 0.5% …

Bitcoin traded higher on Friday, lifted by optimism over a Federal Reserve rate cut later this month, with investors now focused on key U.S. nonfarm payrolls data for confirmation. Bitcoin Recovers from August Declines The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.8% to $111,537.3 by 01:35 ET (05:35 GMT). Despite recent volatility, …

Germany’s industrial sector suffered an unexpected setback in July, as new orders declined more than anticipated, driven largely by a drop in large-scale demand. Headline Decline vs. Expectations Industrial orders fell 2.9% month-on-month on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, the Federal Statistics Office reported Friday. This was far worse than …

Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Friday, holding close to record highs as investors ramped up bets on a September Federal Reserve rate cut. Focus now turns to the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report, which could reinforce expectations for policy easing. Gold Maintains Bullish Momentum Spot gold rose 0.4% to …

The U.S. dollar steadied on Thursday, consolidating in a volatile week as investors weighed softening labor market data and ongoing fragility in global bond markets, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut rates this month. Labor Market in Focus Data on Wednesday showed job openings fell to a 10-month …

Euro zone retail sales fell more than expected in July, raising concerns over whether resilient household spending can continue to offset the drag on growth from U.S. tariffs and broader economic uncertainty. According to Eurostat data released Thursday, retail sales in the 20-country bloc dropped 0.5% month-on-month, compared with expectations …