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The GBP/USD extended its losses for the second straight day, down 0.12% after a stellar US Nonfarm Payrolls report, which could refocus the Federal Reserve on battling higher inflation that has remained above target for five years. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3205.Strong payrolls and firmer yields keep Sterling on the back footThe US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) revealed that the economy created over 178K jobs in March, crushing forecasts of 60K. Despite the positive reading, February’s print was further downwardly revised to -133K, but on a positive note, the Unemployment Rate also fell to…
USD/JPY trades with a mild downside bias on Friday as lingering intervention fears support the Japanese Yen (JPY), even as the US Dollar (USD) remains firm against its major peers following the upside surprise in US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data. Thin liquidity conditions due to the Good Friday holiday are also contributing to muted and choppy price action.At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading around 159.57, easing modestly after a brief spike to 159.82 in reaction to the US labor data.According to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US economy added 178K jobs in March,…
The US S&P Global Services PMI in March reported that business activity in the sector is slowing sharply, falling to contractionary territory for the first time since January 2023, amid higher inflation and the war in the Middle East.The index fell from 51.7 in February to 49.8, according to S&P. They noted that, “Overall, it was the lowest index reading for over three years and consistent with a fractional contraction in activity.” Rising input prices due to the surge in energy costs are one of the reasons that are weighing on the services sector, as the report read, “the latest price…
AUD/USD reverses earlier gains on Friday as stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data supports the US Dollar (USD), adding modest pressure on the Australian Dollar (AUD), while price action remains subdued amid thin liquidity due to the Good Friday holiday.At the time of writing, AUD/USD is trading around 0.6900, after touching an intraday high of 0.6916. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against a basket of six major currencies, is consolidating gains above the 100 mark.According to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US economy added 178K jobs in March, comfortably…
The USD/CAD rises some 0.14% on Friday after an outstanding employment report in the US, which nearly tripled economists’ projections, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3936 on thin liquidity trading as most global markets remain shut due to Good Friday.Strong payrolls revive Fed hold bets as BoC tightening eyedNonfarm Payrolls in March rose by 178,000, exceeding forecasts of 60,000, up from February’s downwardly revised figures of -133,000. The Unemployment Rate fell two ticks to 4.3%, below the Federal Reserve’s 4.5% long-run target, which means the central bank’s…
India’s forex reserves declined by $10.29 billion to $688.06 billion for the week ended March 27, marking the second consecutive weekly drop | Photo Credit: LEE JAE WON India’s forex reserves dropped by $10.288 billion to $688.058 billion during the week ended March 27, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined by $11.413 billion to $698.346 billion.The kitty had expanded to an all-time high of $728.494 billion during the week ended February 27 this year, before the onset of the West Asia conflict.The rupee has come under pressure since…
EUR/USD trades in a tight range on Friday as a stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report lends support to the US Dollar (USD), while the Euro (EUR) holds relatively steady amid thin liquidity conditions due to the Good Friday holiday.At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1534, remaining on the back foot for the second straight day after rising to a one-week high of 1.1627 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against a basket of six major currencies, is hovering near the 100 mark.According to data released by the US Bureau…
United States President Donald Trump is on the wires on Good Friday, claiming on Truth Social that the US can easily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil, and make a fortune.With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE. IT WOULD BE A “GUSHER” FOR THE WORLD??? President DONALD J. TRUMP”Market reaction to the newsThe US Dollar trades marginally higher on the day, helped by an upbeat March Nonfarm Payrolls report, although thinned market conditions due to Easter Holidays keep it within familiar levels. Employment FAQs Labor market…
Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the United States (US) increased by 178K in March, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday. The figure marks a marked reversal from February’s 133K drop (revised from -92K) and came in well above market expectations for a 60K gain.Elsewhere in the report, the Unemployment Rate ticked lower to 4.3% (from 4.4%), while the Labor Force Participation Rate edged marginally lower to 61.9% from 62%. At the same time, wage pressures showed a slight downtick, with annual growth in Average Hourly Earnings easing to 3.5% (from 3.8%).” The change…
USD/JPY trades flat on Friday, fluctuating between minor gains and losses as thin holiday liquidity keeps price action subdued. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 159.58, with traders staying on the sidelines ahead of the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report.The upcoming US jobs report is expected to show a mild recovery in hiring, with Payrolls forecast at 60K following February’s sharp 92K decline, while the Unemployment Rate is seen unchanged at 4.4%.A stronger-than-expected reading could support the US Dollar (USD) and weigh on the Japanese Yen (JPY). However, the upside in USD/JPY appears limited as the…