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AUD/JPY softens to near 97.65 in Thursday’s Asian session.Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.2% in August, as expected. The BoJ is expected to keep interest rates steady later on Friday. The AUD/JPY cross extends its downside to around 97.65 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The A

The labour market has cooled towards late summer, yet underlying resilience persists as recent trends appear to be supply-driven. In August, nonfarm payrolls (NFP) rose by 22k (cons: 75k), while downward revisions erased 21k jobs from the prior two months. This extended the weakening trend seen in t

WTI trims intraday gains after facing resistance at the 21-day SMA. Technical resistance remains firm, with price action capped near $63.50 and momentum indicators signaling subdued trend strength.Immediate support rests at $61.50; a break lower could expose $60.50–59.50. West Texas Intermediate (WT

CPI is benign, markets now expect 3 rate cuts.Stocks rallied, bonds got whacked, oil sold off and gold teases the highs.FED is in ‘blackout mode’ – FOMC meeting on Wednesday.Watch for Goldy or Nicky T to whisper a story – if it is different than the expectations.Try the Meatballs – I mean who doesn’

The Canadian Dollar rose 0.2% against the US Dollar on Thursday.USD/CAD tested the 200-day EMA for the second time in three weeks.US CPI inflation sparked a risk-on market push, forcing the Greenback lower. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) found firm bids on Thursday, springing back from a three-week low a

Gold (XAU/USD) is rising again as geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty drive renewed safe-haven demand. Rising geopolitical risks across Europe and the Middle East are keeping investors on edge. At the same time, markets await the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI), which could influence upcomin

Anglo American set to announce deal with Canadian rival.European stocks not fazed by French political turmoil.Fed rate cuts trump concerns about politics.US NFP revisions in focus.Anglo set to become purchaser, as it fights off takeover bids There is some merger news for the FTSE 100 this morning. A

NZD/USD weakens to near 0.5870 in Thursday’s early European session. RBNZ’s dovish policy expectations undermine the New Zealand Dollar. Traders ramp up bets on Fed rate cuts after the softer-than-expected job openings data. The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 0.5870 during the early Eu

The US Dollar Index found resistance at the top of the monthly channel, at 98.65.A cautious market mood keeps supporting the USD, but bullish momentum has eased.US data, due later today, might increase bearish pressure on the Greenback. The Dollar is moving higher for the second consecutive day on W

With the price of silver up 25 percent through the first six months of 2025, investment demand has surged. However, U.S. investors have not hopped on the bandwagon – yet. The increase in investment demand is reflected by a big jump in ETF silver holdings. Through the first six months of the year, 95

GBP/USD loses ground as the US Dollar recovers on uncertainty surrounding the Fed rate cut decision.Traders await the US Nonfarm Payrolls for August to gain fresh impetus on the Fed decision in September.The UK Treasury Committee’s questioning of BoE policymakers may provide fresh insights into the