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NFP Preview: US Jobs Report & Implications for the DXY, Gold (XAU/USD) & Dow Jones (DJIA)

Discover what to expect from the US Jobs Report (NFP) and its potential impact on the DXY, Gold (XAU/USD), and Dow Jones (DJIA). The report is crucial for the US job market and the Fed's policy path, with job growth slowing and unemployment rising. A weak report could solidify the case for a Fed rate cut, boosting stocks and gold, while the Fed faces a dilemma between faltering job creation and persistent wage growth.

04-09-2025 18:23 GMT by Zain Vawda

BoE's Bailey unsure about pace of rate cuts, pound eases

BoE Governor Bailey told lawmakers on Wednesday that he expected rates to fall but was unsure of the pace. The US releases nonfarm payrolls, with the markets braced for a weak gain of 75 thousand.

04-09-2025 15:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Swiss CPI declines, will SNB revert to negative rates?

Swiss inflation declined in August, raising speculation that the SNB could revert back to a negative rate policy. The SNB meets later this month and is expected to maintain rates at zero.

04-09-2025 13:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Already Looking to NFP

Markets are watching August NFP, with a baseline of +74k and unemployment rising to 4.3% from 4.2%. July’s +73k and -258k revisions intensified political pressure on the BLS. Cooling labour demand—Job Switchers wage growth at 4.3% y/y and NFIB reporting easier hiring—supports a 17 Sep Fed cut. Upside surprises or data-quality doubts could curb dovish pricing and keep volatility high.

04-09-2025 10:35 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Markets Today: Nikkei Up 1.5%, Gold Slips on Profit Taking, Swiss MoM Deflation, DAX Holds Steady Above Support

Asian stocks struggle, Nikkei up 1.5%. Swiss inflation steady, MoM deflation. European stocks cautious; travel sector hit, Porsche slips. Euro gains, Pound struggles. Oil prices fall on OPEC+ output expectations. Gold slips on profit-taking after record high. Upcoming US jobs report and Eurozone debt auctions eyed. DAX holds support.

04-09-2025 08:53 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/CHF Technical: Potential Swiss franc bullish range breakout as NFP looms

The USD/CHF remains in a narrowing range ahead of Friday’s US NFP release, with risk building for a bearish breakout. Meanwhile, signs of stabilization in Swiss data, manufacturing PMI at 49.0, and services PMI rebounding from a five-year low, suggest the SNB’s aggressive rate-cut cycle may be ending. With yield spreads between US Treasuries and Swiss bonds narrowing, downside pressure on USD/CHF is likely to persist.

04-09-2025 06:19 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Hesitant equities and (maybe) better relations between US and Canada — North American mid-week Market update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – North American Markets are awaiting desperately for Friday's Employment data, but some interesting charts are building. Taking a look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USDCAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

03-09-2025 19:37 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold Price Surges, JOLTS Data, Aussie GDP higher than expected

Gold has hit another record as expectations for a Fed rate hike in September have increased. JOLTS Job Openings slipped and missed expectations. Australian GDP was stronger than expected, cementing a hold at the rate meeting later this month.

03-09-2025 19:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Gold (XAU/USD) Extends Weekly Gain to 3.5%. More Gains In Store for Gold? NFP Up Next

Gold surges 3.5% as NFP approaches, fueled by rising rate cut expectations, strong ETF inflows, and escalating geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East. Technical analysis and client sentiment also discussed.

03-09-2025 18:40 GMT by Zain Vawda

USDJPY stays capped as BoJ Governor Ueda and PM discuss policy – Pre-NFP breakout levels

USDJPY continues to trade in a tight range as traders await clarity from the Fed and Friday’s NFP report. Fed’s Waller hinted at a September rate cut, while BoJ Governor Ueda met PM Ishiba to discuss rising yields and policy challenges. Explore key levels that could define the pair’s breakout path for the Friday NFP release.

03-09-2025 15:59 GMT by Elior Manier

GBP/USD Forecast: Cable Recovers but the Outlook Remains Murky. WIll NFP Data Serve as a Catalyst?

Cable recovers but the outlook remains murky. Will NFP data serve as a catalyst? Concerns around UK Gilt Yields, fiscal sustainability, and potential tax hikes weigh on the Pound. The US Dollar Index (DXY) is at a crucial inflection point ahead of the NFP release. Technical analysis shows GBP/USD stuck in a range, awaiting a breakout.

03-09-2025 15:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold Hits All-Time High Amid Flight to Safety

Gold hit a record high in 2025, fueled by safe-haven demand, Fed policy expectations, and geopolitical tensions, while silver outperformed on strong industrial and investment demand.

03-09-2025 12:46 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

Australian GDP beats estimate, Aussie edges higher

Australia's GDP expanded more than expected in Q2, at 1.6% y/y. This was the fastest pace of growth in almost two years and was driven by an increase in household consumption and government spending. The RBA is expected to hold rates at the September meeting and cut in November.

03-09-2025 10:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Today: Gold Extends Rally, Japanese Bond Yields Rise, DAX Bounces Off Key Support Level

Gold's record rally, rising Japanese bond yields, and the DAX bouncing off support. Discover insights into Asian and European market wraps, bond market challenges, and key economic data releases including China's strong service sector. Get a technical outlook on the DAX index and client sentiment.

03-09-2025 09:14 GMT by Zain Vawda

Euro CPI ticks higher, US ISM Mfg. PMI misses estimate, euro lower

Eurozone CPI ticked higher to 2.1%, up from 2.0%. Core CPI was unchanged for a fourth consecutive month at 2.3%. In the US, ISM Manufacturing PMI improved to 48.7 from 48.0, short of expectations and marking a six consecutive contraction.

02-09-2025 14:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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US Dollar strengthens after Labor Day – DXY technical outlook

After a quiet Labor Day week, volatility returns as traders reassess Powell’s dovish shift and looming Fed cuts. The US Dollar holds firm while equities and crypto falter. Rising geopolitical tensions and a fresh UK Gilt selloff weigh on sentiment, leaving markets on edge ahead of September’s FOMC and Friday's NFP. Discover key technical levels for the USD.

02-09-2025 13:33 GMT by Elior Manier

Japanese yen slides after hawkish BoJ comments

The yen dropped sharply lower after BoJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino signaled that the BoJ intends to raise interest rates. The US releases ISM Manufacturing PMI, with a sixth straight contraction expected.

02-09-2025 11:05 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Today: Gold Hits Fresh All-Time Highs, Euro Area Inflation Edges Up & DAX Tumbles 1.3% Eyeing Support at the 100-day MA

Discover gold's new peak, rising Euro inflation, DAX fall, and increasing oil prices. Get market insights and analysis on today's moves.

02-09-2025 10:22 GMT by Zain Vawda

GBP/USD Technical: Sterling torpedoed by spike in 30-year gilt yield, watch the 1.3315/3280 key support

Sterling tumbled, losing 1.2% intraday against the dollar and ranking as the weakest major currency as of 2 September, with USD/GBP up 1.1%. The 30-year UK gilt yield surged 6 bps to 5.69%, its highest since 1998, as concerns over rising UK debt widened the risk premium. Drawing parallels with the 2022 gilt crisis, GBP/USD remains bearish below 1.3460, with supports eyed at 1.3370 and 1.3315/1.3280.

02-09-2025 09:36 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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The week ahead preview with Gold, US ISM Manufacturing, Services PMI and NFP to focus

The week's key focus will be on Gold (XAU/USD) as it broke above a key range resistance of US$3,435 last Friday, together with US ISM Manufacturing and Services PMI, as well as NFP, to determine whether the current anticipation of a Fed rate cut in September is justified.

02-09-2025 07:33 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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