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Japan Leading Economic Index in line with forecasts (111.1) in May
FxstreetJul 5, 2024
Japan Coincident Index up to 116.5 in May from previous 115.2
US NFP: Nonfarm Payrolls forecast to grow by 190K in June as Fed ponders rate-cut timing
Labour party wins UK election, with a sweeping majority
Investing.comJul 5, 2024
Bitcoin price today: Slides to $54k as Mt Gox, German govt dumping fears grow
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Moves above 1.0800; next barrier at upper boundary of the channel
Economic Indicator
US NFP: Nonfarm Payrolls forecast to grow by 190K in June as Fed ponders rate-cut timing
With US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell’s Sintra appearance out of the way, all eyes now remain on top-tier Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for June, due on Friday at 12:30 GMT.Fxstreet
Jul 5, 2024
Economic Indicator
Labour party wins UK election, with a sweeping majority
The UK’s opposition Labour Party has won 337 seats in the parliamentary election, implying it now holds a majority in the 650-seat strong House of Commons, Reuters reported on Friday, citing broadcaster ITV.Fxstreet
Jul 5, 2024
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin price today: Slides to $54k as Mt Gox, German govt dumping fears grow
Investing.com-- Bitcoin price fell sharply to a four-month low on Friday, extending a recent price slump as growing signs of an impending distribution by defunct crypto exchange Mt Gox ramped up selliInvesting.com
Jul 5, 2024
Commodities
Silver Price Analysis: XAG/USD bulls retain control near two-week high, around mid-$30.00s
Silver (XAG/USD) extends its sideways consolidative price move during the Asian session on Friday and currently trades near the $30.50 area, or its highest level since June 21 touched earlier this week.
Fxstreet
Jul 5, 2024
Forex
Asia FX rises ahead of nonfarm payrolls; yen firms amid intervention watch
Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies advanced slightly on Friday, recovering further as the dollar weakened ahead of key payrolls data, while the Japanese yen strengthened sharply amid speculation ovInvesting.com
Jul 5, 2024
Commodities
WTI moves away from over two-month peak, holds above $83.00 as traders await US NFP
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US crude Oil prices tick lower during the Asian session on Friday and for now, seem to have snapped a two-day winning streak, albeit lack follow-through selling.
Fxstreet
Jul 5, 2024
Commodities
Gold price consolidates near two-week top, looks to US NFP for fresh impetus
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its consolidative price move during the Asian session on Friday and remains well within the striking distance of the highest level since June 21 touched earlier this week.
Fxstreet
Jul 5, 2024
Commodities
Oil prices perch at 2-mth peak, set for weekly gains amid demand hopes
Investing.com-- Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Friday and were sitting at an over two-month peak as optimism over increased summer demand and speculation over supply disruptions supportedInvesting.com
Jul 5, 2024
