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U.S. Dollar nears two-month low following unexpected July job losses
The U.S. dollar has approached a two-month low as investors react to disappointing employment data and prepare for upcoming inflation reports. July payroll data revealed an unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%. This cooling labor market has significantly shifted market expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy, with the probability of a September interest rate hike dropping from 67% to approximately 44%.
Currency markets are showing varied responses: the euro has strengthened toward $1.1558, and sterling remains near multi-week highs. The Japanese yen has seen volatility following recent intervention efforts. Meanwhile, oil prices, specifically Brent crude, have risen to approximately $85 per barrel due to geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
All eyes remain on the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) release. Economists anticipate core CPI will rise 0.2% month-on-month, which would suggest a continued moderation in inflation from June's 2.6% annual rate.
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Bank of England · Bank of Japan · Brent crude · Federal Reserve · Iran · Nasdaq · Oman · S&P 500 · Strait of Hormuz · U.S. Department of Labor · U.S. dollar
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- [● 14 SOURCES] The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · srnnews.com · +8 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Brent oil futures rose 1.4% to approximately $85 per barrel. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · srnnews.com · +6 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nasdaq technology index has risen 14.8% this year.
- [● 12 SOURCES] U.S. core CPI is estimated to rise 0.2% month-on-month in July. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · cryptobriefing.com · +7 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Iran stated a deal with Oman regarding new shipping lanes is in its final stages. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · srnnews.com · +5 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Investors are awaiting U.S. inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · srnnews.com · +8 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The U.S. dollar is hovering near a two-month low against major currencies. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wtvbam.com · mix929.com · cryptobriefing.com · +8 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The S&P 500 reached a new absolute high of 7,757 points.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July. cryptobriefing.com · cashcow.nl
- [● 6 SOURCES] The unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in July. cryptobriefing.com · cashcow.nl · mix929.com · jack1065.com · econotimes.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] The U.S. dollar index was at 99.6. mix929.com · jack1065.com · kelo.com · srnnews.com · wixx.com · +7 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The futures market has scaled back the chance of a September move to around 44%, from 67% a week ago. mix929.com · jack1065.com · kelo.com · srnnews.com · wixx.com · +7 more