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Aug 05
US 500 analysis: downtrend to persist as weak US employment data pushes prices lower

The US 500 stock index is in a downtrend, pressured by weak US employment market indicators. US 500 analysis suggests that this decline will continue this week. US 500 trading key points Recent data: the US unemployment rate increased to 4.3% in July 2024, surpassing the forecasted 4.1% Economic indicators: a strong employment market had […]

Aug 05
Gold (XAUUSD) is trading near its annual peak amid weak US employment market statistics

XAUUSD price rose to an annual and all-time high of 2,483 USD following Friday’s release of US employment data. Find out more in the XAUUSD analysis for today, 5 August 2024. XAUUSD trading key points Market focus: gold rose on weak US employment market statistics Current trend: gold is trading in an uptrend and could […]

Aug 02
Brent crude oil is trading around 80.00 USD; focus on US employment market data today

Brent price is consolidating within a limited range near 80.00 as market participants await US nonfarm payrolls and unemployment rate data. Find out more in the Brent analysis for today, 2 August 2024. Brent trading key points US data: the market awaits employment market statistics today Brent forecast for 2 August 2024: 82.80 and 78.00 […]

Aug 02
US 30 analysis: index fails to reach new all-time high

The US 30 stock index failed to hit a new all-time high, pulling back from the current resistance level. The US 30 index forecast shows that it may form a sideways channel in the mid-term. US 30 trading key points Recent data: the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates within the 5.25-5.50% range Economic indicators: the […]

Aug 02
EURUSD: the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts increases

The EURUSD rate is slightly correcting on Friday as traders await the US employment report. Find out more in our analysis dated 2 August 2024. EURUSD trading key points US manufacturing activity contracted more than expected, reaching 46.6 Initial jobless claims increased to 249K Expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September increased […]

Aug 02
USDJPY continues to decline; the yen gains momentum

The USDJPY pair continues to decline following a BoJ interest rate hike and a reduction in the yen’s speculative positions. Find out more in our analysis dated 2 August 2024. USDJPY trading key points Japan’s monetary base (y/y): previously at 0.6%, currently at 1.2% CFTC JPY speculative net positions: previously at -107.1K US nonfarm payrolls: […]