Daily Economic Reports

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 …

Gold prices rose modestly in Asian trading on Friday, buoyed by a slight pullback in the U.S. dollar ahead of key labor market data, although the metal remained on track for a weekly loss amid signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. As of 01:53 ET (06:53 …

The U.S. dollar extended its recovery on Thursday, posting broad gains as optimism grew over potential tariff agreements between Washington and several of its key trading partners. While trading volumes were thinner due to the May Day holiday across many global markets, the greenback saw renewed technical buying after being …

Oil prices gained ground in Asian trading on Friday as signs of a potential thaw in U.S.-China trade tensions revived some optimism in the energy markets. China’s Commerce Ministry said it was open to engaging in trade discussions with the United States, helping crude rebound from recent losses. At 02:11 …

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 …