Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: No drama on Labor Day

Markets: WTI crude up 43-cents to $85.98 GBP leads, USD lags US/Canada bonds and equities closed There wasn’t much to report in terms of price action in North American trading. The holidays in the US and Canada kept a lid on the market and there wasn’t any news to jar markets. The overall tone is

Bad news is still good news for US equities. But for how long?

US equities are set for another gain today with S&P 500 futures up 0.6%. They rallied after US unemployment rose to 3.8% from 3.5%. The caveat for corporation is that rising unemployment came on a surge of people entering the labor force, which increases labor availability and dims wage pressure. The economy also added 187K

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US unemployment rate jumps

Markets: Gold flat at $1940 US 10-year yields up 8.8 bps to 4.18% WTI crude oil up $2.25 to $85.88 S&P 500 up 0.1% USD leads, CAD lags The initial market reaction to the non-farm payrolls report was about what you would expect — USD selling, bonds bid — but then it got complicated. The