The British pound held steady on Tuesday after UK labor market data revealed a rise in unemployment, heightening expectations that the Bank of England may move toward a rate cut in December. The GBP/USD pair traded near 1.3170, showing little change as investors balanced concerns about slowing economic momentum with …
Read More »Yen Holds Steady as Weak U.S. Jobs Data Fuels Fed Cut Bets
The Japanese yen remained steady against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, with the USD/JPY pair hovering near the 154.00 level. The currency pair had briefly touched a nine-month high earlier in Asian trading before retreating as weak U.S. labor data renewed expectations of an upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut.The pullback …
Read More »Dollar Weakens as Markets Eye Fed Moves and Government Deal Breakthrough
The U.S. dollar slipped to its lowest level in more than a week on Tuesday, as renewed signs of weakness in the labor market and optimism over a possible end to the government shutdown weighed on the currency.Investors continued to sell the greenback amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve …
Read More »Markets exhale as shutdown end nears; investors brace for a data deluge and rate-path clarity
U.S. assets found firmer footing Monday as signs of progress in Washington eased fears of deeper economic fallout from the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown. Equities clawed back part of last week’s losses—led by a rebound in big-cap technology—while risk-sensitive currencies strengthened and Treasury prices slipped, nudging yields higher. The improved …
Read More »Dollar firms vs yen, slips vs Aussie as markets eye post-shutdown data; sterling softens on UK jobs
The U.S. dollar posted a mixed performance in Asia on Tuesday, rising against the safe-haven yen but easing versus the growth-sensitive Australian dollar as investors rotated cautiously across FX while awaiting a fuller data slate once the U.S. government reopens. Risk tone and shutdown calculus A Senate-approved compromise to restore …
Read More »UK unemployment ticks up as pay growth cools, bolstering case for a December BoE cut
The UK labour market lost further momentum into autumn, with unemployment rising and wage pressures easing—an evolving mix that could give the Bank of England room to lower rates at its final meeting of the year. The jobless rate climbed to 5.0% in the three months to September (vs 4.8% …
Read More »Markets Await Key Job Reports as Hopes Rise for End to U.S. Government Shutdown
The U.S. dollar started the week without a clear direction as investors grew more optimistic about a possible breakthrough to end the ongoing 40-day federal government shutdown. Market sentiment showed signs of stabilization, with traders turning their attention to fresh economic data releases that could shape expectations for the Federal …
Read More »U.S. Shutdown Deal Nears Finish Line, But Health Care Fight Still Looms
Congress appears to be nearing the end of the longest government shutdown in American history, as Senate leaders push through a bipartisan package aimed at restarting federal operations and easing weeks of national disruption. The Senate voted late Sunday to advance the measure, setting the stage for final approval as …
Read More »Fed’s Miran Says Inflation Is Easing, Backs Continued Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran expressed optimism about the U.S. inflation outlook, stating that price pressures are steadily declining and that maintaining the current path of rate cuts is the right approach. His comments signal confidence that the central bank’s policy adjustments are beginning to show results after months of …
Read More »US Dollar Steadies as Senate Moves to Avert Government Shutdown
The US dollar held firm on Monday after the Senate approved a short-term funding bill to keep the government running through January, easing fears of another costly shutdown. The decision offered relief to financial markets and helped stabilize the greenback after several weeks of uncertainty.The move ensures that key federal …
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