Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: No drama on Labor Day

[ad_1] 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

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

[ad_1] 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

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US unemployment rate jumps

[ad_1] 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.