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Japan’s Nikkei index fell sharply on Thursday after Wall Street fell overnight ahead of the release of key jobs data that would provide clues on how quickly the Federal Reserve (US central bank) might start cutting interest rates. The Nikkei Nikkei fell 1.76 percent to 32,858.31 points at close, with …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) could potentially snap its winning streak after the ADP print, as traders believe the ADP still holds above 100,000 despite undershooting estimates. The dollar is rolling over and trading in the red due to underperforming ADP figures, which have triggered risk on equities and seen …

Gold prices rose today, Wednesday, December 6, with the decline of the dollar, and US jobs data, which was weaker than expected, reinforced bets on the end of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy tightening cycle. Gold rose in instant transactions by 0.2% to $2,023.39 per ounce. US gold futures …

The dollar remained near its highest level in two weeks against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as investors evaluated US economic data that showed a decline in jobs in the labor market, while betting that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates next year. Attention in Asia focused on …

On Wednesday morning during the early Asian session, the price of gold (XAU/USD) declines. The yellow metal declines due to the renewed demand for US dollars (USD). The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US dollar relative to a weighted basket of currencies that is used …

The market is heavily heading towards safe havens, and the EUR/USD pair has broken through the 1.0800 handle. The Euro is expected to fall against the US dollar for a fifth day in a row. Even better-than-expected Eurozone economic data was easily ignored by most market players.With the Euro falling …

Gold’s $100 two-day decline challenges the metal’s reputation as a safe haven in the face of growing dollar appeal. The US Dollar Index rises 0.29% to 103.93, indicating a change in the way the market views the dollar. Following an unexpectedly high ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI of 52.7, the US economy …

US stocks were mixed on Tuesday following the release of fresh jobs data by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics. Tech stocks reversed earlier losses, leading the mid-morning session with the Nasdaq Composite up about 0.6%. The benchmark S&P 500 inched more than 0.1% higher, while the Dow Jones Industrial …

Japan’s Nikkei index recorded its biggest daily decline in about six weeks on Tuesday, as rising US Treasury yields led to heavy selling in shares of Advantest and other chip-related companies. The Nikkei fell 1.37 percent to close at 32,775.82 points on Tuesday, the largest daily decline since October 26. …

Gold price has reached an all-time high on Monday, driven by the US dollar’s decline and traders’ bets that the Fed will cut interest rates next year. Gold is trading at $2025.21 at the time of writing. Earlier on Monday, gold price surged up to 3% to $2135 per ounce, …