Pounds Under Pressure as Rate Expectations Shift

Iran Plans New Hormuz Rules; Markets Eye U.S. Jobs Data

U.S. July nonfarm payrolls, seen as a critical test of labour market direction. Forecast: +80,000 jobs (prior +57,000), unemployment rate rising to 4.3% (prior 4.2%), average hourly earnings steady at +0.3% MoM. Against the backdrop of record equity highs, a soft dollar, and gold’s rebound, this report is the week’s global market centrepiece.

ATFX | 1 ngày trước

US-Iran Calms; Stocks Mixed, Gold at 7-Week High

Today’s focus: U.S. initial jobless claims, forecast to rise to 202,000 (prior 197,000). A sharper‑than‑expected increase would heighten concerns about the labour market. Eurozone June retail sales are also in focus, expected to slow to +0.1% MoM (prior +0.2%).

ATFX | 2 ngày trước

Major Currencies Extend Gains as US Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key US Data | 5th August, 2026

The US Dollar remained under pressure ahead of key US labor market data, with investors scaling back Fed tightening expectations. The weaker Greenback supported the Euro, British Pound, Australian Dollar, and Swiss Franc, while hawkish ECB expectations further boosted the Euro. Markets now await the ADP Employment report and upcoming US jobs data for the next directional move.

Moneta Markets | 3 ngày trước

GBP/USD Under Pressure: Pound Lags Behind Peers

GBP/USD held steady at 1.3426 on Tuesday, with the pound lagging behind other currencies despite a broader decline in the dollar.

RoboForex | 4 ngày trước

DXY Double-Top Breakdown Faces a Critical U.S. Labor-Market Test

This week’s U.S. labor and services data provide the fundamental confirmation mechanism. Strong employment and persistent services inflation could force a recovery above 100.35 and challenge 100.85. Weak labor demand would validate the bearish pattern and increase the probability that DXY completes its measured downside objective.

Errante | 4 ngày trước

August 4, 2026: S&P 500 Rally, Yen After Intervention, and Oil After the Crash

US stocks surge to records as oil rebounds from a 7% crash, and Iran denies talks. Yen holds gains near the 155.00 line as intervention risk lingers; the dollar sits near two-month lows. Key levels for S&P 500, USD/JPY, and Brent, plus today's JOLTS and trade balance data that could reshape Fed rate expectations.

Born2trade | 4 ngày trước

Equities Focus on Key Earnings After Consecutive Rallies

U.S. June factory orders, forecast to rise 0.2% MoM (prior ‑1.3%), reflecting manufacturing performance. SpaceX will release its first earnings report since its June Nasdaq IPO after market close. AI revenue and capex will be the focal points, serving as a key sentiment driver for tech stocks and the broader market.

ATFX | 4 ngày trước

US Dollar Rebounds as Fed Bets and Geopolitical Risks Pressure Markets | 31st July, 2026

The US Dollar regained momentum as higher-rate expectations and Middle East risks supported demand for the Greenback, pressuring Gold, Silver, the Euro, and Pound. WTI crude declined toward $80.50 as profit-taking and increased Strait of Hormuz traffic eased supply concerns. Markets now await US data, Fed signals, and geopolitical developments for direction.

Moneta Markets | 8 ngày trước

EURUSD	1.1558	GBPUSD	1.3491	AUDUSD	0.7066
USDJPY	157.791	USDCAD	1.39378	USDCHF	0.8078