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PRECIOUS-Gold succumbs to profit-taking after US jobs data-fuelled rally
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Gold prices slipped on Monday as investors booked profits after a sharp rise in the previous session following weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data that boosted expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September.FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= lost 0.3% to $3,351.80 per ...Reuters
Mon, Aug 4
Forex
EUR/USD falls to near 1.1550 despite a dovish tone surrounding Fed policy outlook
EUR/USD depreciates after registering around 1.5% gains in the previous session, trading around 1.1560 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair loses ground as the US Dollar (USD) recovers its losses of the prior trading day.
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Mon, Aug 4
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3 Stocks That Could Be Easy Wealth Builders
Key PointsConsumer staples companies provide basic necessities that get purchased regularly.Most consumer staples products are needed regardless of the economic or market environment.General Mills, Clorox, and PepsiCo are all offering historically attractive yields today.10 stocks we like better tha...The Motley Fool
Mon, Aug 4
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South Korea removing anti-North Korea loudspeakers from Monday, Yonhap reports
SEOUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - South Korean authorities will remove loudspeakers blaring anti-North Korea broadcasts along the country's border from Monday, Yonhap reported, citing the defence ministry. The defence ministry was not immediately available for comment.Reuters
Mon, Aug 4
Commodities
WTI tumbles to below $66.50 after OPEC+ agrees to another bumper output boost
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $66.35 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The WTI edges lower after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) approved another increase in oil production, raising oversupply concerns.
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Mon, Aug 4
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - August 4
Aug 4 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Singapore's GIC to take 25% stake in Spanish broadband venture- UK to spend an extra 100 million pounds boosting border security- Mo...Reuters
Mon, Aug 4
Commodities
China restricts critical minerals for Western defense manufacturers, WSJ reports
Aug 3 (Reuters) - China is limiting the flow of critical minerals to Western defense manufacturers, delaying production and forcing companies to scramble for stockpile of the required minerals to make everything from bullets to jet fighters, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.Reuters could n...Reuters
Mon, Aug 4
Economic Indicator
CORRECTED-Latest Trump tariffs unlikely to budge, top negotiator says
Aug 3 (Reuters) - The tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump imposed last week on scores of countries are likely to stay in place rather than be cut as part of continuing negotiations, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in comments aired on Sunday.Ahead of a Friday deadline, Trump set rates inclu...Reuters
Mon, Aug 4
Stocks
ExxonMobil Continues to Show That It's the Best Oil Stock
Key PointsExxon reported sector-leading earnings in the second quarter.The company also returned more cash to investors than its peers and ended the quarter with the industry's best balance sheet.Exxon expects to maintain its leadership position in the coming years.10 stocks we like better than Exxo...The Motley Fool
Mon, Aug 4
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Australian shares slip as bank, energy stocks drag
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares inched lower on Monday as losses in banks and energy stocks outweighed gains in miners, while concerns about global economic growth grew after a weak U.S. jobs report and Washington slapped tariffs on dozens of countries.The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO slipped 0.1...Reuters
Mon, Aug 4
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Altria Has a Big Dividend Yield, but Is It Sustainable?
Key PointsAltria Group's earnings rose, but its core cigarette business continues to see large volume declines.At this point, the dividend looks safe.However, investors need to be wary of when price hikes stop working. 10 stocks we like better than Altria Group › With Altria Group's (NYSE: MO) forwa...The Motley Fool
Mon, Aug 4
Economic Indicator
White House defends firing of labor official as critics warn of trust erosion
Trump's firing of BLS head sparks concerns over data integrityTrump says he will tap new BLS head, new fed governor soonCritics call for Congress to investigate McEntarfer's removalBofA CEO calls for more reliable dataBy Doina Chiacu and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - White Hou...Reuters
Mon, Aug 4
Stocks
Is Investing in the Nasdaq-100 a No-Brainer Move?
Key PointsThe Nasdaq-100 index features the top growth stocks in the world, and tracking it has resulted in significant returns for long-term investors.Since the tariff pause back in April, both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 have soared more than 25%.Heightened valuations, however, could mean more limi...The Motley Fool
Mon, Aug 4
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Prediction: This Unstoppable Stock Will Join Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple in the $3 Trillion Club Before 2029
Key PointsArtificial intelligence (AI) is helping Meta Platforms unlock greater efficiency.The company's digital advertising business is benefiting from these next-generation algorithms.Meta has other potential growth drivers that could fuel the next phase of its growth.10 stocks we like better than...The Motley Fool
Mon, Aug 4
Stocks
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Predictions Are Ticking Upward. Here's Why That's Not a Good Thing.
Key PointsSocial Security COLAs are supposed to help your checks maintain their buying power.Higher COLAs mean higher inflation.Despite COLAs, Social Security's buying power has declined over time.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › If you're struggling to stretch y...The Motley Fool
Mon, Aug 4
Forex
FOREX-Dollar steadies after tumble as investors eye imminent Fed cuts
Dollar rebounds slightly after Friday's drubbingWeak jobs data, uncertainty over Fed independence undermine US economyInvestors pricing in more than 90% chance of September Fed cutBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A battered dollar edged marginally higher on Monday after a dismal U.S. j...Reuters
Mon, Aug 4
