The U.S. labor market demonstrated resilience in November as Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) increased by 227,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released on Friday. This robust figure surpassed market expectations of 200,000 and significantly outpaced October’s revised gain of 36,000, which had initially been reported as just …
Read More »US Dollar Marginally Higher Ahead of Jobs Report; Euro Weakens on German Data
The US dollar edged higher on Friday as traders adopted a cautious approach ahead of the release of the US monthly jobs report, while the euro remained under pressure due to weak German industrial data and ongoing political uncertainty in France. At 05:00 ET (10:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which …
Read More »European Shares Flat Ahead of U.S. Payrolls Data; French Political Developments in Focus
European stock markets showed little movement on Friday, as investors awaited the release of U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, a critical factor in shaping Federal Reserve policy expectations for the coming months. Ongoing political shifts in France and South Korea also remained under watch. Market Highlights: STOXX 600: Down 0.04% by …
Read More »Will NFP Data Carry A Perfect Storm for the US Dollar?
The upcoming release of the November Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is poised to be a pivotal moment for the US dollar and global financial markets. While consensus estimates point to a modest job growth of 200,000, the market’s focus will be on the underlying trends in wage growth, labour force …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
The NFP Report: A Market-Moving Event As the NFP report approaches, market participants are likely to remain cautious, and volatile price action can be expected. It is crucial to stay updated on the latest economic news and market developments to make informed investment decisions.The US dollar weakened significantly on Thursday …
Read More »Pound Sterling Rises Supported by Construction Sector Data
The Pound Sterling has continued to climb since the start of trading on Thursday, buoyed by improved UK data highlighting progress in the construction sector recently.GBP/USD rose to 1.2755 compared to the previous close of 1.2700 on Wednesday. The pair reached a daily low of 1.2692 against a high of …
Read More »EUR/USD Gains Ground Amidst Mixed Economic Signals
The EUR/USD currency pair surged on Thursday, driven by a combination of factors. A weaker-than-expected US jobs report and anticipation of the upcoming Nonfarm Payrolls data fueled the rally. However, political uncertainty in France and mixed Eurozone economic data tempered the Euro’s gains.US Economic Data and Fed OutlookThe US Department …
Read More »US Stocks Decline Amid Anticipation of NFP Report
US stocks are declining due to the anticipation of jobs data, considered the most important on the economic calendar for the month, after initial indicators highlighted a slowdown in job growth and a rise in unemployment levels in the United States.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to 44,848 points, losing …
Read More »European Stocks Near One-Month Highs Amid French Political Developments
European equities remained steady on Thursday, approaching one-month highs, as French markets absorbed the political upheaval following a no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government. Market Highlights STOXX 600: Rose 0.1%, marking its sixth consecutive session of gains. France’s CAC 40: Mirrored regional trends with a 0.1% uptick. …
Read More »French government’s collapse adds to already weak economy
Economic Uncertainty, Political UnrestThe recent fall of the French government has further destabilized the country’s economy, which is already struggling with flat growth and a heavy debt load. Following a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday, Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his cabinet were removed, leaving the country without a …
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