The US dollar continues its recent downward trend, a movement influenced by ongoing analysis of the latest employment figures and growing speculation about potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This has left the currency under close watch by market participants. The US Dollar Index (DXY) recently slipped to …
Read More »Has Recent Weak US Jobs Report Just Sent Gold to $3,600?
Gold has officially shattered its all-time record, soaring to a new peak. This stunning rally, with the price now at $3,595.395, wasn’t a random event; it was a direct reaction to a crucial piece of economic data: the latest US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. This is just the latest move …
Read More »U.S. Job Growth Slows to 22,000 in August, Unemployment Rises to 4.3%
U.S. job creation slowed sharply in August, with nonfarm payrolls rising by just 22,000, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July. The data confirmed that the labor market is losing momentum and bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at its …
Read More »US NFP Rises by 73,000 in July, Falling Short of 110,000 Forecast
Job growth in the United States moderated in July, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 73,000, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The figure came in below market expectations, which had forecast a gain of 110,000. June’s job growth was also revised sharply downward to …
Read More »U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Report: June Data Shows Better-than-Expected Job Growth
The U.S. job market showed stronger-than-expected growth in June, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) rose by 147,000 in June, surpassing the market expectation of 110,000 and coming in slightly better than the previous month’s upwardly revised increase of 144,000 …
Read More »NFP Preview: What to Expect? Why do Investors Focus on Powell’s Speech?
The looming U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report on Friday has garnered a significant amount of attention, yet many analysts believe Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s subsequent speech will hold far greater sway over market sentiment.In a climate fraught with trade tensions and evolving economic forecasts, investors are keenly focused on …
Read More »US Dollar Faces Historic Weekly Decline Amid Fed and Tariff Uncertainty
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has plunged into a historic nosedive, shedding over 3.5% this week and marking its worst performance in more than a year. The Greenback’s dramatic slide accelerated on Friday as traders braced for February’s employment report, which revealed a mixed bag of economic signals. Mounting expectations …
Read More »Wall Street Swings post-NFP as Trade Policies and Economic Concerns Roil Investors
The S&P 500 experienced a volatile session on Friday, capping a challenging week with its steepest decline in several months. Investors wrestled with a mix of trade policy developments and lackluster economic data, leaving markets on edge.The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite all saw …
Read More »Dow Jones Dips Amid Tech Sector Struggles
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell by approximately 150 points on Thursday, reaching around 44,750. While overall US equities saw gains, the Dow was weighed down by losses in major tech stocks following disappointing earnings reports.Several tech companies missed revenue and growth expectations, impacting investor sentiment. Economic data was …
Read More »DXY surges following upbeat NFP data
The US Dollar surged to multi-year highs following the release of robust Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for December. The stronger-than-expected job gains, significantly exceeding market expectations, pushed back the anticipated timeline for Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts. This, combined with persistent inflationary pressures and rising Treasury yields, fueled demand …
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