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In October, U.S. private payroll growth exceeded forecasts, adding 233,000 jobs, as reported by the ADP National Employment Report. This growth followed an upwardly revised increase of 159,000 in September, well above the 114,000 jobs economists had anticipated. The ADP report, created with Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab, precedes Friday’s comprehensive …

The upcoming October jobs report is poised to significantly influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and financial markets. A robust employment figure could potentially delay the Federal Reserve’s plans to ease monetary policy through interest rate cuts. Such a development would ripple through various sectors, with small-cap stocks, particularly …

The U.S. dollar remained strong on Tuesday, holding near a 2-1/2-month high due to expectations that the Federal Reserve will adopt a cautious approach to cutting interest rates. This strength, buoyed by rising U.S. Treasury yields, has put pressure on the yen, euro, and British pound. The dollar’s rally is …

US Treasury yields initiated an upward climb at the start of the new trading week, fueled by statements from the Federal Reserve that highlighted a preference for a gradual approach to interest rate cuts in the coming period.The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds rose to 4.182%, compared to the …

The price of gold stopped increasing after reaching record highs due to statements from the Federal Reserve. The Fed suggested a potential gradual reduction in interest rates, which could affect the appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset. This news, along with concerns about the U.S. labor market, has led …

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan suggested on Monday that the Fed may gradually lower interest rates in the future, provided the economy continues to perform as expected. She also indicated that the Fed plans to continue reducing its balance sheet.Logan highlighted the following key points:Economic Stability: The …

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday, building on its recent gains as the U.S. presidential election approaches, with growing expectations that former President Donald Trump may secure a victory in the 2024 race. At 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, rose …

U.S. Treasury yields have declined, pressured by a fresh batch of positive economic data and uncertainty surrounding the 2024 U.S. presidential election and the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate path. Treasury yields dropped to 4.074%, compared to the previous day’s close of 4.096%. Yields on these sovereign securities had reached …

The US Dollar (USD) strengthened against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Thursday, with USD/CAD trading near 1.3755. The market is increasingly betting that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will implement a series of modest interest rate cuts in the coming months.The Fed’s dovish stance, coupled with geopolitical tensions and US election …

The U.S. dollar advanced on Wednesday, hovering near two-month highs as market expectations of modest Federal Reserve rate cuts supported the currency. Meanwhile, the British pound saw a significant drop after inflation data suggested a softer economic outlook. Dollar Gains Amid Adjusted Rate Cut Expectations The Dollar Index, which measures …