Dollar surged across the board during early US trading after the all-around stronger-than-expected non-farm payroll report. The data showed much higher-than-anticipated job growth, a slight decrease in unemployment rate, and an acceleration in wage growth. This robust set of figures has led traders to largely abandon bets on a 50bps rate cut by Fed in
The US dollar has moved to the upside after the stronger-than-expected US jobs report. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. The nonfarm payroll was much stronger than expected at 254K versus 140K estimate. That’s a highest level since March when nonfarm payrolls rose by 310K and is the third highest for the year (January rose
The US looks like it’s heading for a soft landing. The unemployment rate fell to 4.0510% compared to 4.220% previously and adds downside risks to the Fed’s year-end dot at 4.4%. It also reverses some recent upwards momentum. US unemployment rate The rates market is now pricing in just a 9% chance of a 50
Oil prices were subdued on Friday, but remained on track for strong weekly gains, as investors weighed the prospect of a wider Middle East conflict disrupting crude flows against a well-supplied global market. Brent crude futures were flat at $77.55 a barrel, as of 0646 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were little changed
FX option expiries for Oct 4 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.1000 2b 1.1100 1b USD/JPY: USD amounts 146.25 879m 148.00 958m AUD/USD: AUD amounts 0.6650 300m 0.6700 418m 0.6850 813m USD/CAD: USD amounts 1.3500 993m 1.3550 1.7b 1.3600 657m
Dollar is gaining some traction, emerging as the strongest currency of the week so far. Several factors are underpinning this momentum. First, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has reaffirmed the expectation of two additional rate cuts this year, adhering to the script established in the latest dot plot. This stance has tempered market speculation about another
The major indices are closing lower on the day with the Dow and the Russell 2000 doing the worst ahead of the US jobs report tomorrow. The final numbers are showing: Dow industrial average -184.73 points or -0.44% at 42011.59 S&P index -9.60 points or -0.17% and 5699.94 NASDAQ index -6.65 points or -0.04% and
Goldman Sachs are estimating that headline nonfarm payrolls rose 165k in September. From the note, in brief: On net, Big Data indicators indicate a pace of job creation above the recent payrolls trend. We assume above-trend (albeit moderating) contributions from the recent surge in immigration and catch-up hiring. We suspect August payroll growth will be
Oil prices rose on Thursday on investor concern that a widening Middle East conflict could disrupt crude oil flows from the region, though a stronger global supply outlook kept a lid on gains. Brent crude futures were up $1.41, or 1.91%, at $75.31 a barrel by 1050 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose
Attendees at the Albany Job Fair in Latham, New York, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty Images September’s jobs picture is expected to look a lot like August’s — a gradual slowdown in hiring, a modest increase in wages and a labor market that is looking a lot like
Modelo and Corona brewer Constellation Brands is a tale of two businesses. One of them — beer — is stealing market share left and right. The other — wine and spirits — is an anchor on the stock. Nothing in the company’s fiscal 2025 second-quarter results on Thursday changed that narrative. But the next two
Mexican Peso snaps two days of gains and falls on Israel/Iran hostilities. Banxico’s September poll revised USD/MXN exchange rate expectations upward, while inflation projections were lowered. Traders await September’s Nonfarm Payrolls data, with strong results likely boosting the Greenback and further impacting the Peso. The Mexican Peso registers losses in early trading against the Greenback
Sterling fell sharply today after BoE Governor Andrew Bailey surprised markets by suggesting the possibility of aggressive rate cuts in an interview with The Guardian. Market expectations quickly adjusted, with swaps now fully pricing in a 25bps cut in November. The odds of a second 25bps cut in December also surged to 70%, up from
The AUDUSD moved above a ceiling from June and July 2023 near 0.6900 last week on it’s way to a high near 0.6941. After trying to hold support near the 0.6900 level on Friday, Monday and part of Tuesday, the sellers started to exert more downside momentum falling to a low of 0.68557 in the
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Gold and Silver prices rebounded on Thursday due to fresh demand from stockists and retail consumers for the ongoing festival. The precious metal rose Rs 200 to revisit the all-time high level of Rs 78,300 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. It had closed at Rs 78,100 per 10 grams on
Deutsche Bank is striking a cautious tone on Dover ‘s stock ahead of the industrial conglomerate’s upcoming earnings report. Jim Cramer is saying don’t fall for it. The firm’s wariness on Dover lands not long after the Federal Reserve began its rate-cutting cycle – generally seen as a positive development for economically sensitive corners of the market
Indian Rupee edges lower in Thursday’s early European session. The risk-off sentiment and higher crude oil prices drag the INR lower. Investors await the US September ISM Services PMI on Thursday ahead of employment data. The Indian Rupee (INR) softens on the day, pressured by the renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. The risk-off mood amid the