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: …
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After a turbulent week marked by financial sector jitters and political uncertainty, the Dow Jones I…
Gold Retreats from Record High as Trump Softens Stance on China
Gold’s meteoric rise hit a speed bump on Friday, slipping 2% from its all-time high after U.S. Presi…
Washington Stalemate Deepens: U.S. Government Shutdown Hits 17 Days With No End in Sight
The United States government shutdown entered its 17th day on Friday, making it the third-longest in…
Euro Holds Firm as France Restores Political Calm, While UK Faces Fiscal Strain
The euro remained stable on Friday, supported by renewed political calm in France after recent tensi…
Bitcoin’s October Slump Fuels Hope for a Major Comeback
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Washington Moves to Ease Capital Rules for Small Banks in Bid to Boost Lending
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Swiss Franc Rises as Global Trade Worries and Rate Cut Bets Pressure the US Dollar
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U.S. Futures Extend Losses as Regional Bank Worries and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh
U.S. stock index futures slipped further on Friday, extending the previous session’s selloff as rene…
Oil Prices Slip as Trump–Putin Peace Talks Ease Supply Fears
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Bank of Japan Signals Continued Tightening Path Amid Global Uncertainty
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reaffirmed its cautious yet tightening stance on Friday, as Deputy Governor …
Market Analysis
September, 2025
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4 September 2025 9:27 pm
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 …
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4 September 2025 8:23 pm
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 …
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4 September 2025 7:04 pm
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 …
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4 September 2025 4:06 pm
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 …
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4 September 2025 1:59 pm
Euro zone retail sales weaken in July, casting doubt on consumption outlook
Euro zone retail sales fell more than expected in July, raising concerns over whether resilient household spending can continue to offset the drag on growth from U.S. tariffs and broader economic uncertainty. According to Eurostat data released Thursday, retail sales in the 20-country bloc dropped 0.5% month-on-month, compared with expectations …
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4 September 2025 11:55 am
European stocks steady amid bond market jitters
European shares held steady on Thursday as investors remained cautious in the face of renewed volatility in government bonds, while a sharp profit warning from British airline Jet2 weighed on the travel and leisure sector. The pan-European STOXX 600 was flat at 546.93 points by 07:22 GMT after a choppy …
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4 September 2025 10:47 am
Bitcoin holds steady as traders await U.S. labor data; Trump-backed American Bitcoin debuts on Nasdaq
Bitcoin traded flat on Thursday, with broader cryptocurrency markets also moving sideways as traders stayed cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data and further signals on interest rates. Speculative assets, including digital tokens, faced muted demand as the dollar steadied and investors avoided risk. Bitcoin was last seen at …
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4 September 2025 10:03 am
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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4 September 2025 2:34 am
Nvidia’s Dip Signals Broader Chip Sector Risks – Is AI Boom at Crossroads?
Nvidia’s stock fell 0.09% to $170.62, triggering a broader sell-off in the semiconductor sector, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) dropping about 1%. Concerns over Nvidia’s ability to meet demand for its H100, H200, and Blackwell GPUs, despite the company’s dismissal of supply chain issues, have rattled investors. This volatility, …
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4 September 2025 1:21 am
Gold and Silver Surge as Labor Market Falters As Dollar Faces Mounting Pressure
Gold soared to $3,559.26 per troy ounce, up 0.73%, on September 3, 2025, hitting record highs after the U.S. JOLTS report revealed a steep drop to 7.181 million job openings in July, below the forecasted 7.4 million. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) slid 0.20% to 98.11, weakening against major currencies …
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3 September 2025 11:51 pm
US Labor Market Weakness Fuels Dollar’s Decline – A Fed Reckoning Looms
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.18% to 98.126 on September 3, 2025, retreating from a daily high of 98.635 as the JOLTS report revealed a sharp drop to 7.18 million job openings, missing expectations of 7.4 million. This labor market stumble, the weakest since the pandemic, intensified pressure on …
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3 September 2025 10:52 pm
Recent JOLTS Explained: Could Fed Ignore US Labor Market’s Alerts Any Longer?
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) took a hit on September 3, 2025, sliding 0.18% to 98.126 after the JOLTS report revealed a stark drop to 7.18 million job openings in July, missing market expectations of 7.4 million. This marked the lowest level since the pandemic, triggering a swift sell-off as …
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