Treasuries & Stocks Rally on Jobs Data, USD Tumbled

Treasury yields and the Dollar tumbled while equity futures rallied on the August jobs report that showed more cooling than expected. This report was close to Goldilocks with slowing in employment with a 2023 average monthly gain of 236k versus 399k for 2022. The unemployment rate jumped, due to a big surge in the labor

Crude Oil Price Climbs on Russia News and EIA Data as it Eyes New Highs

Crude Oil, WTI, Brent, Russia, OPEC+, China, India, EIA, API, OVX, NFP – Talking Points Crude oil jumped over hurdles overnight on possible Russian output cuts Stockpiles in the US continue to paint a picture of solid demand there The oil market structure might be supportive of it. Will WTI make a new high? Recommended

Gold Extends on US Jobs Data

GOLD OUTLOOK & ANALYSIS Markets expect Fed to cut in May 2024 post-jobs numbers. Core PCE & jobless claims the focal points for today. XAU/USD trades at key area of confluence as bulls eye $1950. Recommended by Warren Venketas Get Your Free Gold Forecast XAU/USD FUNDAMENTAL FORECAST Gold prices remain buoyant after yesterday ADP employment

EUR/USD in focus ahead of Eurozone inflation, US data

EUR/USD daily chart The pair has put up quite a recovery this week, moving off the lows near 1.0800 after being pressured at the figure level and the 200-day moving average (blue line). Buyers are now trying to push the agenda, knocking on the door of the 100-day moving average (red line) at 1.0924 currently.

Market Update – August 30 –  Data bring Joy, for now?

Weaker than expected consumer confidence and JOLTS numbers helped diminish Fed rate hike risks which in turn underpinned strong gains in Treasuries, Wall Street & the Asian stock market today as the markets clawed back some of the hefty losses in August also on speculation that the Fed is nearing the end of the tightening