Market Update

Loretta J. Mester, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, stated on Friday, following the NFP report, that the job market remains strong despite signs of rebalancing. She downplayed the increase in the Unemployment Rate to 3.8%, stating that this level “is still low.”Speaking at an event in Germany, …

The US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) stated on Friday that nonfarm payrolls (NFP) increased by 187,000 in August. This result was higher than the market forecast of 170,000. On the negative side, the 187,000 increase in July was reduced down to 157,000. The unemployment rate rose to 3.8% in …

Brent crude, the global benchmark, hovered above $87 a barrel, as crude prices were set to end a two-week losing streak on Friday, supported by expectations of supply shortages. Saudi Arabia is widely expected to extend a voluntary oil production cut of 1 million barrels per day into October, prolonging …

Gold prices appear to be heading on Friday, September 1, to achieve gains for the second week in a row, supported by declining chances of raising US interest rates this year after a week full of data, at the end of which an important jobs report is issued. Gold settled …

The dollar is set to end a six-week winning streak against major currencies on Friday, with the approaching release of an important monthly report on jobs in the United States that is likely to determine the course of the Federal Reserve’s policy in the coming months. The dollar fell to …

European stocks stabilized on Friday, with the support provided by energy and mining companies offsetting the impact of pressures from the weak performance of German copper producer Aurobis after a profit warning, and Volkswagen after a downgrade in the stock’s recommendation. By 0711 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index settled …

The Japanese Topix index ended trading on Friday at the highest level in 33 years, as it achieved significant gains as investors sought to seize profitable deals and acquire undervalued shares, while the gains were led by Sony Group shares and financial sector shares. Topix rose 0.76 percent to 2,349.75 …

During the Asian trading session, the final Manufacturing PMIs, including those for China, Australia, and Japan, are expected. The US Nonfarm Payrolls report will be the main topic of discussion on Friday. The US ISM Manufacturing PMI will also be made public. There will be a GDP report from Canada.On …

The price of natural gas tried to climb above $2.85. Trading speculation that Saudi Arabia and Russia might extend their voluntary production restrictions caused WTI oil to rise. The price of Brent oil increased as the oil markets as a whole rallied. As traders react to the EIA report, which …

The NFP data is usually awaited by the financial markets and investors with eagerness because of it is likely that Friday’s print would bring about significant and weighty change on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. As the US Bureau of Labour Statistics prepares to release the August jobs data …