The US labor market’s surprising strength has slammed the brakes on expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with markets now pricing in just a 3% chance of a 25-basis-point reduction at the May 6-7, 2025, meeting. April’s Nonfarm Payrolls report, showcasing robust job growth and steady wages, has shifted the …

Gold prices are buckling under pressure, sliding to $3,225 per ounce, before stablizing at the $3,240 mark, despite economic red flags that should have sent investors scrambling for safe havens. A surprise GDP contraction and mixed US jobs data failed to ignite a rally, as traders instead poured into the …

Why Is the Dollar Tanking Despite a Stellar Jobs Report?The US Dollar is reeling, defying logic after a robust April jobs report that showcased stronger-than-expected job growth, steady unemployment, and persistent wage gains. Instead of soaring, the Dollar Index slumped to 99.88, shedding 0.37 points from its prior close. With …

A blockbuster US jobs report has propelled the Dow Jones Industrial Average beyond 41,300, crushing recession fears with a 600-point surge. Yet, as the EUR/USD climbs 0.42% to 1.1332 and tech giants falter, tariff uncertainties loom large. With the Federal Reserve under scrutiny, the market’s euphoria could be tested. Here’s …

The EUR/USD pair is charging toward 1.1332, gaining 0.42% during Friday’s North American trading session, fueled by a potent mix of sizzling Eurozone inflation and a robust US jobs report. A tumbling US Dollar, spurred by President Donald Trump’s push for lower interest rates, has given the Euro room to …

The US labor market stood tall in April, shrugging off the shockwaves from President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement. With stronger-than-expected job growth and steady unemployment, the latest data paints a picture of resilience amid trade policy turbulence. As markets rally and investors reassess economic risks, the April jobs …

The Euro is under siege, tumbling against a resurgent US Dollar as markets navigate trade war developments and mixed economic signals. On Thursday, May 2, 2025, the EUR/USD pair dipped to 1.1290, extending its decline amid thin European liquidity due to Labor Day closures. With the Dollar buoyed by trade …

A massive selloff in China ahead of the May 1, 2025, Labour Day holiday sent gold prices crashing to a two-week low, highlighting the nation’s dominant role in the global market. Spot gold (XAU/USD) dropped to $3,238.29 per ounce as of May 2, 2025, down from recent peaks above $3,500. …

The U.S. Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report, due May 2, 2025, will gauge the labor market’s strength as Trump’s tariffs—145% on Chinese imports and levies on Canada and Mexico—threaten economic stability. Despite rising jobless claims, the jobs picture may hold steady, boosting the dollar. This article unpacks NFP expectations, grounds the …

The GBP/USD pair dipped to 1.3295 on May 1, 2025, down 0.25%, as shifting risk sentiment and divergent monetary policies weigh on the pound. With UK manufacturing faltering and U.S. tariff policies stoking inflationary fears, the dollar is gaining traction. This article dissects the fundamental drivers behind the pair’s decline, …