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Investing.com– Gold prices fell in Asian trade on Monday as traders braced for a slower pace of U.S. interest rate cuts following stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data, which supported the dollar. Among industrial metals, copper prices took limited support from data showing China’s copper imports hit a 13-month high in December.…
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a torrid start to the year for U.S. Treasuries and global sovereign bonds at large, Friday tests the ‘hot economy’ thesis by revealing just how tight U.S. labor markets still are as a new administration…
Investing.com – European stock markets slipped slightly lower Friday, with investors cautious ahead of the widely-watched monthly US jobs report, a key influence in deciding future Federal Reserve rate expectations. At 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the in Germany dropped 0.1%, the in France slipped 0.1% and the in the U.K.…
Investing.com– Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Friday and were headed for some weekly gains as heightened uncertainty over U.S. interest rates and trade tariffs fueled increased safe haven demand. But strength in the dollar, ahead of a key labor market report due later in the day, limited…
Investing.com– Most Asian stocks fell on Friday, marking a weak end to their first full trading week of 2025 as investors remained on edge over a slower pace of U.S. interest rate cuts and a potential hike by the Bank of Japan. Weak inflation data from China, released earlier this…
Investing.com — European markets mostly rose Friday as investors evaluated the ongoing political instability in France ahead of the release of key US jobs data. At 07:00 ET (12:00 GMT), rose 0.2%, 40 gained 1.3%, while the UK’s dropped 0.1%. French political turmoil French prime minister Michel Barnier’s minority government…
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Somewhat counter to post-election narratives and many new year outlooks, long-dated U.S. Treasury yields continue to sink as the November payrolls report holds all the attention on Friday. The 30-year ‘long bond’ yield fell to 6-week…
Investing.com– Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Friday as investors sought more cues on U.S. interest rates from key payrolls data due later in the day, while geopolitical jitters helped spur some safe haven demand. The yellow metal was set for a muted finish to the week, as…
Investing.com — U.S. stock futures rose Friday, maintaining the earlier positive tone despite the US economy adding far fewer jobs than anticipated in an October. By 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT), the contract was up 250 points, or 0.4%, traded 33 points, or 0.6%, higher and climbed 125 points, or 0.6%. All…
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With next week’s U.S. election now dominating thinking, the last two megacap earnings reports of the week appear to have calmed the stock market somewhat and a potentially noisy October payrolls report is up next. Amazon…
