Analysis
The labour market failed to boost the dollar
The US dollar came under pressure from sellers on Friday, and a strong labour market report failed to reverse the trend, merely slowing the pace of the decline.
FxPro
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178 days ago
Markets Are No Longer Trading Inflation — Something Bigger Is Taking Over
Markets are no longer driven purely by inflation data. A deeper shift is happening where growth expectations are now dominating price action. CPI still matters, but the real driver is how the economy’s momentum is evolving under pressure from high rates and slowing growth.
IUX
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178 days ago
Nikkei Pulls Back as Middle East Risks Return
Japan’s equity rally paused as Iran tensions and higher oil prices offset strong earnings and AI-driven optimism.
VT Markets
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178 days ago
Trump rejects Iran plan, risk markets remain relatively calm
US President rejects fresh Iran proposal, risk of renewed hostilities rises; Newsflow triggers muted risk-off reaction; oil bounces higher; US equities remain buoyant ahead of key US data and Warsh’s Senate vote; Dollar/yen rises, fresh intervention likely; pound awaits Starmer’s next move;
XM Group
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178 days ago
Pound Faces Fresh Pressure From Dollar Strength
Renewed safe-haven demand for the dollar is limiting the pound’s recovery while markets monitor US-Iran tensions.
VT Markets
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179 days ago
Dollar Strength Builds as Inflation Pressure Returns
Markets are watching CPI, oil prices, and Fed leadership signals as dollar momentum builds and rate-cut hopes fade.
VT Markets
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179 days ago
America’s AI Spending Boom Is Turning Into a Technological Arms Race
America’s largest technology firms have already doubled their AI-related spending compared with the whole of 2025, accelerating the global race for technological dominance. Capital is flowing not only into AI models, but also into data centers, semiconductors and energy infrastructure, reinforcing the technology sector’s growing influence over global equity markets.
Headway
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181 days ago
Markets Cautious Ahead of US NFP as Dollar Stabilizes and Gold Holds Firm | 8th May 2026
Markets are cautious ahead of US NFP data, with USD stabilizing and gold holding near highs. EUR/USD consolidates, USD/CHF stays firm, AUD/JPY remains bullish, while EUR/JPY stays weak. Overall, traders await labor data for the next major market move.
Moneta Markets
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181 days ago
Weekly Analysis: Oil prices drop on renewed optimism of a US-Iran peace deal. Gold settles above $4,700 and US indices at all-time highs
U.S. stock indices reached fresh record highs, with the S&P 500 breaking above 7,300 and the Nasdaq continuing its AI-driven rally.
STARTRADER
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181 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | New energy order in a world of chaos
Oil supply disruptions, UAE's OPEC exit and geopolitical tensions are accelerating Asia's energy crisis and boosting clean energy investment.
EBC Financial Group
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181 days ago
Markets await NFP data amid Middle East uncertainty
Dollar rebounds amid renewed Hormuz uncertainty - Inflation concerns reemerge ahead of nonfarm payrolls - Japan’s wage data support BoJ rate hike case - Wall Street pulls back but outlook remains bright
XM Group
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181 days ago
Gold Holds Ground Amid Geopolitical Tensions and NFP Data
The market remains cautious ahead of the US April jobs report, with falling oil prices and ongoing geopolitical risks influencing gold’s stability.
VT Markets
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181 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Crude prices higher after new conflict; UK stocks retreated
Oil prices climbed over 1% on renewed Hormuz tensions and falling US inventories, though bearish Brent signals suggest prices may slip below $98 next week.
EBC Financial Group
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181 days ago
USD/JPY Holds Steady as NFP Uncertainty Builds
The upcoming US jobs data remains a key point of focus as traders keep an eye on Japanese authorities’ readiness for further FX market action.
VT Markets
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181 days ago
Yen Stabilises, but Intervention Risks Remain
USD/JPY is holding near 156.83 on Friday. Despite heightened volatility in recent sessions, the yen is set to end the week broadly unchanged. Fears of intervention and Tokyo's firm rhetoric have failed to support a sustained strengthening of the currency.
RoboForex
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181 days ago
CLARITY Act Advances: Key Stablecoin Compromise Clears Senate Hurdles
A breakthrough in Senate negotiations on the CLARITY Act marks significant progress, with a focus on stablecoin regulation and a “mature blockchain” test for tokens.
VT Markets
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182 days ago
Markets Turn Cautious Ahead of U.S. NFP Report
U.S. stocks closed lower on Thursday, as Intel and other chip stocks pulled back after earlier gains, while uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran peace talks also weighed on the broader market. The Dow fell 0.63%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.38%, and the Nasdaq declined 0.13%. U.S. Treasury yields rose in volatile trading, while the dollar recovered early losses and remained firm against most major currenci
ATFX
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182 days ago
Gold, Oil and the Quiet Rewriting of the Global Financial Order
Gold and oil have become the defining assets of 2026, reflecting far more than simple commodity cycles. From Middle Eastern tensions to shifting monetary expectations, markets are increasingly questioning the future role of the US dollar itself. As confidence in existing financial structures slowly evolves, real assets may once again become the foundation of global monetary power.
Headway
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182 days ago
Today Fundamental Analysis: Nikkei At A New Record Level Above 62,000 Driven By Technology Companies
Japan’s stock market surged on Thursday, with the Nikkei 225 jumping more than 5% and crossing the 62,000 level for the first time ever, leading a broader rally across Asia-Pacific markets. The gains were driven by strong performances in technology stocks.
STARTRADER
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182 days ago
Today Technical Analysis: Gold Settles Above $4,700 on Renewed Weakness in the US Dollar
Gold continues to show exceptional bullish momentum on the 1-hour timeframe after breaking above the previous consolidation zone near $4,700. Price is currently trading near $4,750 after a sharp impulsive rally. The moving averages are in a perfect bullish alignment, with MA5 above MA10 and both comfortably above the MA20, while all three averages are sloping upward.
STARTRADER
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182 days ago
