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The ADP report showed that the number of new jobs in the U.S. private sector reached 143,000 in September, exceeding analysts' expectations of 128,000.
Oil prices rose Tuesday as the U.S. plan to buy 3 million barrels for SPR offered support, with Middle East developments remaining a key market focus.
The yen fell to a three-month low on Monday after Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority, likely slowing rate hikes.
U.S. job strength and Trump’s election gains boosted the dollar, pushing the yen near 150 and fueling intervention expectations.
Sterling remained flat Friday ahead of Labour’s budget next week, with UK assets pressured by the party’s stance on potential tax changes.
The Canadian dollar rebounded from an 11-week low on Thursday after the BOC cut rates significantly, while the greenback extended its gains.
Gold hovered near an all-time peak on Wednesday, driven by safe-haven demand amid US election uncertainties and rising geopolitical tensions.
A Bank of America survey found global investor sentiment at its most optimistic since June 2022, driven by rate cuts and China's stimulus plan.
US stocks retreated from record highs and six straight weekly gains on Monday as Treasury yields rose, with investors wary of high valuations.
The euro steadied after the ECB's second rate cut but saw its third weekly loss vs. the dollar and its worst drop vs. the pound this year.
Analysts have lowered their earnings forecasts for European companies at the fastest rate in seven months, expecting less impact on stock prices.
The Dow hit its fourth record close in five sessions on Thursday, boosted by strong retail sales and TSMC's positive forecast.
Gold reached its peak as Treasury yields fell. LBMA delegates forecast gold at $2,941 and silver at $45 within 12 months.
Institutional investors' long positions on the Australian dollar are at a high not seen since March 2021, as the Reserve Bank likely keeps rates high.
