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CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar outperforms G10 peers as oil prices soar
Canadian dollar gains 0.5% against the greenbackPosts its strongest since February 13 at 1.3598Price of oil jumps 11% to $89.94 a barrelCanada-U.S. 10-year spread narrows 5 basis pointsBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, March 6 (Reuters) - The commodity-linked Canadian dollar strengthened to a three-week h...Reuters
Fri, Mar 6
USD/JPY poised to test 158.00 despite weak US jobs data
The USD/JPY rises and challenges the 158.00 figure on Friday up over 0.20% after the latest employment report in the US revealed weakness in the labor market. Also, the Middle East conflict deteriorates market mood, maintaining the US Dollar bid during the week.
Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 6
ANALYSIS-Investors cling to shock-absorber trades as Iran war brings economic visibility to zero
Crowded trades helping absorb shock of war for investorsStress indicators relatively contained for nowWar comes amid increased angst over financial stability risksBy Amanda Cooper LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Some of the most crowded trades of the past year are emerging as the key shock absorbers ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 6
FOREX-US dollar holds gains after unexpected drop in February payrolls
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, March 6 (Reuters) - The dollar held gains against major currencies on Friday, after data showed an unexpected decline in new jobs created in the world's largest economy last month, suggesting that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates sooner than e...Reuters
Fri, Mar 6
EXPLAINER-Why is the UK at high risk from Iran-fuelled energy price surge?
By Susanna Twidale, Andy Bruce and William SchombergLONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Britain faces bigger risks from a jump in inflation driven by the conflict in the Middle East than many other European countries, just as the country's high rate of price growth seemed to be coming to an end.British ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 6
CORRECTED-FOREX-US dollar cuts gains after unexpected drop in February payrolls
NEW YORK, March 6 (Reuters) - The dollar trimmed gains against major currencies on Friday after data showed an unexpected decline in new jobs created in the world's largest economy last month, suggesting that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates sooner than expected.The U.S. economy lost...Reuters
Fri, Mar 6
CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar set for steepest weekly gain in a year as Iran crisis boosts haven demand
Middle East conflict stokes demand for the safest assetsOil surge raises inflation risks, affects central bank policiesFed rate cut bets pushed out, wagers rise for ECB hike this yearBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar held broadly steady in Asian trade on Friday and was poi...Reuters
Fri, Mar 6
CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar on track for steepest weekly gain in a year as Iran war boosts haven demand
Middle East conflict stokes demand for the safest assetsOil surge raises inflation risks, affects central bank policiesFed rate cut bets pushed out, wagers rise for ECB hike this yearBy Sophie Kiderlin and Rocky Swift LONDON/TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar held steady on Friday and wa...Reuters
Fri, Mar 6
GBP/JPY steadies as markets scale back BoE easing and delay BoJ hikes
GBP/JPY trades little changed on Friday, consolidating within the week’s range as traders reassess the monetary policy outlook for major central banks. Rising Oil prices linked to the escalating US-Iran conflict are fueling inflation concerns, which could influence future interest-rate decisions.
Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 6
FOREX-Dollar set for steepest weekly gain in over a year as Iran war fuels safe-haven demand
Middle East conflict stokes demand for the safest assetsOil surge raises inflation risks, affects central bank policiesFed rate cut bets pushed out, wagers rise for ECB hike this yearBy Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged higher on Friday and was set for its steepes...Reuters
Fri, Mar 6
Ensign Energy FY revenue falls 3% on rigs coming off contract in international markets
OverviewCanada oilfield services firm's 2025 revenue fell 3% yr/yr due to reduced international operationsAdjusted EBITDA for 2025 decreased 13% yr/yrNet loss for 2025 widened significantly compared to 2024OutlookCompany targets C$600 mln debt reduction by mid-2026Ensign sees stable global oil d...Reuters
Fri, Mar 6
Sterling pulls back as Iran war sees investors flock to safe havens
By Sophie KiderlinLONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - The British pound slipped for a second straight session on Friday as the widening Iran conflict dominated market sentiment and pushed investors towards safe-haven assets.Sterling GBP= was last down 0.15% against the dollar to $1.3335 on the day, and set...Reuters
Fri, Mar 6
