Markets Await NFP Data Amid Gold Gains and Bitcoin Stability
Global markets were subdued as participants awaited the US jobs report, with gold prices rising and Bitcoin holding steady.
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Global markets were subdued as participants awaited the US jobs report, with gold prices rising and Bitcoin holding steady.
Recent global events, including Middle East de-escalation, have led to a broad softening in central bank interest rate expectations.
The US Dollar experienced broad softening this week, influenced by Middle East developments and upcoming US economic reports.
Investors are closely watching the upcoming US jobs report for July, with expectations for a modest increase in non-farm payrolls.
Donald Trump stated that any Federal Reserve interest rate adjustment depends on the full Board, not solely the Fed Chair.
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Greece's annual inflation rate decreased to 3.4% in July, marking a notable drop from the 4.4% recorded in June.
Greece's harmonized consumer price index slowed to 2.7% year-over-year in July, a notable decrease from 3.9% in June.
The NZD/USD currency pair showed limited movement on Friday, with market participants awaiting the critical US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data.
The USD/JPY pair holds firm around 158.39, as the Japanese Yen relinquishes some recent gains, prompting speculation of further official intervention.
Gold prices remain firm following de-escalation in the Middle East, with upcoming US inflation data set to influence market direction.
China's central bank continued its sustained accumulation of gold in July 2026, marking the 21st consecutive month of increased holdings.
Analyzing the distribution of Non-Farm Payrolls, unemployment, and wage growth estimates reveals potential market impact.
Today's economic calendar highlights US non-farm payrolls and Canadian employment figures, with European data expected to have limited market impact.
Germany's seasonally adjusted trade surplus narrowed to โฌ15.4 billion in June, falling short of market expectations.
Denmark's industrial output saw a significant month-over-month increase in June, reversing the previous period's contraction.
Norway's manufacturing production experienced a notable decline in June, shifting into negative territory from the previous month's growth.
German industrial production saw a modest increase of 0.2% in June, slightly surpassing analyst expectations for the month.
German exports saw a notable increase in June, surpassing economists' predictions and signaling potential resilience in the Eurozone's largest economy.
Germany's imports experienced a substantial month-over-month increase in June, significantly surpassing economists' initial projections.
The Indian Rupee weakened against the US Dollar on Friday, influenced by rising oil prices and anticipation for key US employment figures.
Today's notable FX option expiries include EUR/USD at 1.1500 and EUR/GBP at 0.8550, amidst a cautious market ahead of US jobs data.
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