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Gold Prices Hold Near Record Highs Amid Trade Tensions, Rate Cut Expectations

Gold prices remained steady at all-time highs in Asian trading on Friday, driven by escalating U.S.-EU trade tensions and weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which bolstered expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key Gold Price Movements: Spot Gold: $2,986.62/oz, after hitting a record high of $2,993.90/oz earlier. Gold Futures (April): …

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Jobs Data Eve: Key NFP Looms Amid Shifting Market Dynamics

NFP Anticipation: Jobs Growth Expected Amidst Economic ShiftsThe US labor market’s health is once again under scrutiny as the February Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report approaches. Scheduled for release on Friday, March 7, the data is expected to reveal the creation of approximately 160,000 net new jobs. Economists also anticipate a …

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U.S. Job Growth Slows in January Amid Revisions and Weather Disruptions

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in January, signaling a potential slowdown in labor demand. However, analysts cautioned that the figures may be distorted by annual revisions and extreme weather conditions. Nonfarm payrolls: 143,000 (below the forecast of 169,000). December jobs revised upward: 307,000 (previously reported as 256,000). …

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Decoding Looming NFP Report: A Deep Dive into the Numbers and Market Implications

The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) is poised to release its January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, a critical economic indicator that provides insights into the health of the U.S. labour market. The consensus forecast anticipates an increase of around 170,000 jobs, following a 256,000 increase in December. This report …

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