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Despite Monday’s strong US dollar, gold prices managed to recover some of the losses from last week, rising by more than 0.5%. Following Friday’s US Nonfarm Payrolls report, which showed a robust labour market with 272,000 jobs gained beyond estimates, gold is rising. On the other hand, future US inflation …

Early French elections shake investors’ confidence in the economyFinancial markets were taken aback by French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement to hold early elections, which has raised questions about his pro-business agenda and the country’s already precarious finances.Market reactions:Following the announcement of a sell-off of French assets on Monday, investors are …

The Dow was flat on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and a critical inflation data that could provide insight into the central bank’s policy-easing path. In contrast, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq saw increases.The Nasdaq traded little higher as gains in firms …

On Monday, the Canadian dollar was largely unchanged vs the US dollar. This week, Canada is largely absent from the economic calendar. BoC Macklem’s speech is expected during the midweek trading session. As we begin a new trading week, the Canadian dollar is staying steady vs the US dollar because …

The financial markets displayed a mixed performance this past week, as investors navigated a confluence of economic data, central bank policy updates, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. While some sectors thrived, others took a backseat, reflecting the underlying uncertainty about the future trajectory of the global economy. Equity Markets Take a …

The eagerly awaited Employment Change Report for May, scheduled for release on Friday, June 7th, 2024 at 8:30 AM ET, is poised to provide crucial insights into the status of the US labour market. As economic indicators hint at a potential slowdown, investors are closely monitoring the data for signals …

WTI crude oil has rebounded to $75.75 per barrel in thin market trading. Energy traders are cautiously optimistic, focusing on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in Q3 while grappling with oversupply risks.The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) have reported a significant increase in …

U.S. private payrolls grew at a slower pace than expected in May, signaling a potential cooling in the labor market. According to ADP, companies added 152,000 workers during the month, falling short of economists’ forecasts of 173,000 and lower than the downwardly revised figure of 188,000 for April. This report …

As a result of recent weaker than expected US data, particularly from last week and the first two days of the current new trading week, worries and concerns have surfaced regarding the likelihood that the US economy could slide into a deep slowdown in the near future. Investors first thought …

Gold prices retreated in Asian trading on Monday, despite a weaker dollar and increased expectations of rate cuts. A surge in risk-driven assets, fueled by optimism over cooling U.S. inflation and potential easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, overshadowed the allure of the yellow metal. Spot gold declined …