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TREASURIES-Two-year yields hit three month low as jobs concerns return
Weak labor data raises concerns about job market healthFed funds futures indicate increased rate cut expectationsKevin Warsh's potential policies as Fed Chair under scrutinyBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Interest rate sensitive two-year U.S. Treasury yields hit a more than thre...Reuters
14 hours ago
Canada loses 24,800 jobs, but January unemployment rate hits 16-month low
Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% as fewer seek workFull-time jobs rise, part-time jobs decline significantlyManufacturing sector hit by U.S. tariffs, loses 27,500 jobsCanadian dollar slightly strengthens against U.S. dollarLabor market softening after previous months' gains, says Bank of CanadaBy...Reuters
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Brazil's auto sales, production plunge in January
SAO PAULO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Brazil's auto sales and production dropped in January from the previous month, data released by automakers' association Anfavea showed on Friday.According to Anfavea, sales were down 39% in January to 170,536 units, while production declined 13.5% to 159,552 unit...Reuters
15 hours ago
FACTBOX-Wall Street brokerages pencil in mid‑2026 Fed rate cuts
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Major brokerages including Goldman Sachs, Barclays and Morgan Stanley expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to deliver its next interest rate cut in June while J.P. Morgan sees the next move as a hike in 2027.With the federal government reopening after a partial shutdown that delayed key...Reuters
15 hours ago
BoE’s Pill: There's a risk that we draw too much comfort
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Huw Pill said that there’s a risk that they will draw too much comfort from the dip in inflation that will come in April. He said that they should not overinterpret changes to growth outlook, speaking to businesses on Friday.
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JPY: Political stability expected post-election – TD Securities
TD Securities anticipates a landslide victory for the LDP in Japan's upcoming Lower House election, which is expected to restore a stable political environment. The report warns that investors should be cautious of potential FX intervention if USD/JPY breaks above 160.
Fxstreet
16 hours ago
Morning News Call - Canada, February 6
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageECONOMIC EVENTS0830 Avg hourly ...Reuters
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Silver: Fragile sentiment persists – OCBC
Silver has experienced a sharp decline, entering a critical USD 70–80 retracement zone. OCBC Group Research analysts Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that despite this correction, silver remains sensitive to USD movements and policy uncertainties.
Fxstreet
16 hours ago
