Gold prices held steady in Asian trading on Thursday, following three consecutive days of gains. Investors adopted a cautious stance as they awaited key U.S. payroll data, which is expected to provide further insight into the Federal Reserve’s future policy actions. Gold Supported by U.S. Fiscal Deficit Concerns Spot gold …
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On Thursday, July 3, 2025, investors and traders will zero in on a critical lineup of US economic releases, with the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report headlining. Forecasted to show a modest 110,000 job gain for June, down from May’s 139,000, and an unemployment rate ticking up to 4.3% from 4.2%, …
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Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin has warned that upcoming tariffs could fuel inflation, though consumer resistance may limit price hikes. As the US navigates trade talks, with a US-Vietnam deal reducing tariffs on electronics and textiles and a US-EU agreement looming by July 9, 2025, Barkin notes that tariffs …
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The USD/JPY pair posted modest gains, climbing to the 143.70 range, as the US dollar stabilized following an unexpectedly weak ADP private payrolls report. The report revealed a surprising loss of 33,000 jobs in June 2025, starkly contrasting with market expectations of a 95,000-job gain. Despite this disappointing data, the …
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The financial world is holding its breath as the June 2025 US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report nears, poised to deliver critical insights into the strength of the American labor market. Following a surprising ADP private payrolls report that showed a loss of 33,000 jobs in June, defying expectations of a …
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Read More »Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade Uncertainties
1. Gold Prices Maintain Gains Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade UncertaintyGold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday after two days of sharp gains, bolstered by growing concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit following the Senate’s passage of President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending megabill. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade deals, …
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