Oil prices fell for a third straight session on Friday, heading for their first weekly loss in three weeks, as markets weighed the prospect of higher supply and unexpected U.S. inventory builds against lingering geopolitical risks. Prices Edge Lower, Weekly Losses Loom By 08:10 GMT, Brent crude futures slipped 0.5% …
Read More »Gold Prices Climb, Set for Weekly Gains Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Friday, holding close to record highs as investors ramped up bets on a September Federal Reserve rate cut. Focus now turns to the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report, which could reinforce expectations for policy easing. Gold Maintains Bullish Momentum Spot gold rose 0.4% to …
Read More »Does the Yen’s Quiet Weakness Signal a Looming Crisis?
For years, a predictable dance has played out among the world’s major currencies. When one central bank signals a shift, others often follow, or their currencies react in kind. But lately, the yen has been ignoring the mainstream trend, and its stubborn weakness is a glaring contradiction. A key moment …
Read More »The Dollar’s Strength Is Back, But What Does It Mean for the Eurozone?
The euro’s recent slide against the U.S. dollar has reignited a critical debate: is Europe’s economic recovery losing steam just as America’s labor market shows surprising resilience? Recent data points to a growing divergence between the two major economies, a gap that could have significant implications for the future direction …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: NFP In Focus
The financial world is holding its breath as the highly anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report takes center stage. All eyes are on this crucial data as it’s expected to heavily influence the direction of the US Dollar and other major currencies.What to Watch on Friday, September 5:• US Dollar: …
Read More »Why Is Looming US Jobs Report Marking A Fed’s Moment of Truth?
The upcoming release of the August nonfarm payrolls report is a pivotal moment for the US economy, as it could force the Federal Reserve to confront a difficult reality. For months, the labor market has shown signs of a gradual slowdown, but the latest data suggests this trend may be …
Read More »US Services Surge Meets Dollar Dip: Real Strength or False Hope?
The recent surge in the U.S. services sector presents a puzzling picture. On the surface, the ISM Services PMI for August 2025, which climbed to a six-month high of 52.0, suggests a robust and resilient economy. This headline number, along with strong gains in business activity and new orders, paints …
Read More »Countdown to Crisis: U.S. Faces Looming Government Shutdown
The United States is once again staring down the barrel of a government shutdown as the clock ticks toward September 30, 2025, the end of the fiscal year. Unless Congress can reach a funding deal, the federal government will partially close its doors on October 1, triggering furloughs for thousands …
Read More »Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Report
The U.S. dollar steadied on Thursday, consolidating in a volatile week as investors weighed softening labor market data and ongoing fragility in global bond markets, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut rates this month. Labor Market in Focus Data on Wednesday showed job openings fell to a 10-month …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High as Tariff Uncertainty and Fed Rate Cut Bets Fuel Rally
Gold prices ease on profit-taking after record highs, dollar steadies ahead of U.S. labor data Gold prices retreated in Asian trading on Thursday, weighed down by profit-taking after a string of record highs above $3,500 per ounce. The pullback came as the U.S. dollar stabilized, with traders awaiting key labor …
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