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New Zealand dollar steady ahead of employment data

New Zealand releases the Q1 employment report on Wednesday. The unemployment rate is expected to rise to 5.3% from 5.1%, which would be the highest level in over 8 years. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain interest rates on Wednesday.

06-05-2025 10:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Gold price surge and European market overview

European markets steady as markets wait on Trump's trade deals. Gold surges to $3387/oz, oil prices rise. PMI data beats forecasts for Germany, France, Italy & EU. EUR/USD holds above 1.1300. Investors await US Fed policy. Key resistance levels for gold analysis. Asian currencies strengthen against USD.

06-05-2025 08:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Mid-Session Bell: Gold bullish breakout from 2 weeks of softness, Hong Kong stocks bullish bid supported by a weak US dollar

Trade tariffs uncertainties persist, US stock indices saw profit taking after nine days of consecutive gains, the US dollar wobbled, leading to positive performance of Hong Kong stocks. Chart of the day-bullish momentum remains intact for Hong Kong 33 CFD Index

06-05-2025 06:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong

New Zealand economic outlook: Employment concerns, RBNZ decisions, and NZD/USD analysis

Explore the key economic factors driving the New Zealand Dollar in May 2025, including upcoming employment figures, anticipated RBNZ interest rate cuts, and a detailed technical overview of NZD/USD price movements.

06-05-2025 02:20 GMT by Moheb Hanna

Swiss franc climbs as Swiss inflation flat

The Swiss franc continues to climb, which could lead the SNB to intervene in order to keep Swiss exports competitive. Swiss inflation fell to zero from 0.3%. In the US, the ISM Services PMI improved slightly to 51.6 from 50.6. US nonfarm payrolls dropped slightly to 177 thousand, above the forecast of 130 thousand.

05-05-2025 15:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar hits five-month high after Australian election

The Australian dollar has posted strong gains following a landslide victory for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. US nonfarm payrolls were higher than expected, pointing a resilient US labor market.

05-05-2025 10:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Asia Mid-Session Bell: US stock index futures turned red after nine days of consecutive gains, with US dollar weakness

The 4-week rally seen in the major US stock indices may face headwinds soon as the US Dollar Index continues to display weakness after a retest of its 20-day moving average. Chart of the day - US Nasdaq 100 's potential bearish reversal looms.

05-05-2025 06:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets weekly outlook - Central Banks in focus as risk appetite improves

This week's market outlook focuses on improved sentiment driven by US-China trade optimism. It covers market reactions, including fund flows, gold price drops, and oil price volatility. Central bank decisions, particularly the Fed and Bank of England, are highlighted, along with key economic data from China and the US. The US Dollar Index's potential breakout above 100.00 is also examined with key levels.

02-05-2025 19:57 GMT by Zain Vawda

Euro breaks slide as eurozone core CPI climbs, US nonfarm payrolls beat forecast

Eurozone CPI was unchanged at 2.4% and core CPI surprised on the upside, rising to 2.7%. The rise in core CPI could complicate the ECB's plans to gradually lower interest rates. US nonfarm payrolls came in at 177 thousand, much stronger than the market estimate of 130 thousand.

02-05-2025 13:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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

April 2025 US Jobs Report (NFP) preview anticipates a slowdown to 130,000 jobs, with unemployment steady at 4.2%. Weaker GDP and consumer confidence data heightens the report's importance for Federal Reserve rate decisions. Gold (XAU/USD) technical analysis shows support at 3200 and potential resistance at 3277. Article analyzes market sentiment, potential DXY impact, and future Fed moves amidst economic uncertainties.

02-05-2025 09:41 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe's Opening Bell: DAX eyes fresh all-time highs as improving risk appetite gains traction

European markets surge on US-China trade talk hopes, with the DAX eyeing new highs. Asian stocks and US futures also rise. Positive earnings reports from Shell, Standard Chartered, Danske Bank, and Airbus boost sentiment. The US dollar strengthens while the Yen weakens. Gold finds support above $3250/oz. Investors await key US jobs data amidst concerns about tariffs. Euro Area PMI remains in contraction.

02-05-2025 08:09 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Mid-Session Bell: US stock indices futures extended gains while Gold (XAU/USD) recent losses found support at the 20-day MA

Easing of US-China trade tensions led to a risk-on behaviour in global stock indices. while Gold (XAU/USD) has started to show signs of recovery after three days of losses

02-05-2025 05:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong

US Mid-Session Bell: US earnings bolsters sentiment as Apple, Amazon report next

US stocks surge as tech giants Microsoft and Meta report strong earnings. Dollar recovers against the yen, while gold declines. Market sentiment improves on US-China trade deal hopes. Dow Jones shows positive gains. Key economic data releases expected, including PMI and NFP jobs report.

01-05-2025 14:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

Australian dollar eyes Aussie retail sales

Australian retail sales, which will be released on Friday, are expected to improve to 0.4% m/m from 0.2%. In the US, GDP and the Core CPI Price Index missed expectations ,raising worries about the health of the US economy.

01-05-2025 14:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

US Dollar looks for support ahead of job data: EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and USD/CAD analysis

The dollar looks for support ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payroll report, having recently gained ground versus its currency peers. Softening of tariff threats and lessenED Trump-Powell tensions have benefitted dollar pricing.

30-04-2025 22:00 GMT by Christian Norman

German inflation higher than expected, Euro dips

Germany's core inflation rate rose from 2.6% to 2.9%, raising concerns, complicating the ECB's plan to continue lowering interest rates. In the US, GDP declined by 0.3% and ADP employment fell to just 62 thousand, further signals that US President Trump's tariff policy could damage the US economy.

30-04-2025 15:37 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian core CPI falls within the RBA target, Aussie shrugs

Australia's headline CPI remained unchanged at 2.4% y/y in the first quarter. The key core CPI indicator dropped to 2.9% from 3.3%, dropping within the RBA's target band for the first time in three years. In the US, GDP for Q1 is expected to drop sharply to 0.4% from 2.4%.

30-04-2025 12:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japanese yen surges due to market jitters

The yen continues to shine and has climbed as much as 6.7% in April as investors look for safe-haven assets like the Japanese yen. US JOLTS Job Openings missed expectations and US nonfarm payrolls is expected to decline to 135 thousand, after a gain of 228 thousand in the previous release.

29-04-2025 14:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar hits new 2025 high, CPI looms

The Australian dollar is lower on Tuesday. Australia releases CPI on Wednesday, with both headline and core CPI projected to ease. In the US ,JOLTS Job Openings is expected to decline for a second straight month.

29-04-2025 10:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro lower, German consumer confidence improves

The euro has lost ground on Tuesday. German consumer confidence for April improved, following business confidence which also climbed higher. The markets are keeping a close eye on German CPI and US JOLTS Openings, both which will be released on Wednesday.

29-04-2025 10:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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