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Global markets shifted back into a defensive tone as geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensified, reviving demand for safer assets and weakening risk appetite. Despite a stronger-than-expected US labor report, investors remained focused on conflict risks and energy supply concerns, limiting any sustained recovery in the US dollar.Oil …

US job growth came in much stronger than expected, showing that hiring momentum is still holding up despite earlier fears of a slowdown. However, revisions to past data painted a more uneven picture of recent months. Mixed Economic Signals Behind the HeadlinesUnemployment remained stable, suggesting no immediate deterioration in labor …

Key Takeaways Dollar softens: The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 0.1% in European trading at 08:49 GMT. No bearish signal yet: BofA strategists note the dollar has softened but “no bearish signal has been triggered,” with positioning broadly neutral. Hormuz tensions return: U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire near the strait …

Key Takeaways Broad-based decline: The Stoxx 600 slipped 0.77%, Germany’s DAX dropped 0.90%, France’s CAC 40 declined 0.73%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 fell 0.63%. Hormuz clashes erupt: U.S. Central Command said American destroyers came under Iranian missile, drone, and small-boat attacks Thursday, prompting retaliatory U.S. strikes on Bandar Abbas …

Key Takeaways Gold rises: Spot gold gained 0.8% to $4,723.52 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures climbed 0.5% to $4,731.96. Weekly winner: Bullion is on track for a near 2% weekly gain after rebounding from one-month lows earlier in May. Hormuz flare-up: U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire Thursday — …

A Risk-On Wave Sweeps Through Global MarketsFinancial markets began the session in an aggressive risk-on mood, fueled by growing optimism that geopolitical tensions involving Iran could ease. Investors rushed into equities, pushing major stock indices to record levels, while demand for safe-haven assets weakened sharply.The U.S. dollar came under pressure …

Global markets are heading into Friday’s closely watched U.S. nonfarm payrolls report with growing expectations that the American labor market may have performed better than many investors initially feared. After months of uncertainty tied to geopolitical tensions, elevated energy prices, and cautious corporate hiring, several fresh indicators now point to …

Key Takeaways Modest pullback: The Stoxx 600 dipped 0.2%, Germany’s DAX fell 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.7%, while France’s CAC 40 held mostly flat. Talks restarting in Pakistan: Washington and Tehran are reportedly working with mediators on a one-page framework, with discussions set to kick off next …

Key Takeaways Gold extends rally: Spot gold rose 1% to $4,736.61 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for June climbed 1.1% to $4,746.86 — building on Wednesday’s 3%+ surge. Biggest daily jump since March: Wednesday’s surge marked the largest single-day gain in over a month. Iran deal driving the rally: …

Key Takeaways Thursday deadline: Iran is expected to deliver its response to the U.S. peace proposal to mediators by Thursday, per CNN citing a regional source. One-page deal: Reports indicate Washington and Tehran are closing in on a memorandum to end the war and frame nuclear talks. Pakistan progress: Both …