Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Holds Firm, Yen Near Four-Decade Low Ahead of Fed, Jobs Data 
Argentina Economy Shrinks 1.5% in April, Recovery Under Milei Loses Momentum 
Gold Prices Drop as Fed Rate Outlook and Iran Tensions Weigh on Market 
U.S. Stocks End Q2 Higher as Strong Jobs Data and AI Rally Lift Wall Street 
Asian Stocks End Strong Quarter as Dollar Surges, Yen Hits 40-Year Low Ahead of US Jobs Data 
Wall Street Futures Rise Ahead of JOLTS Data, Nike Earnings, and U.S.-Iran Talks 
Trump Urges Gasoline Retailers to Cut Prices to $2.50 Per Gallon, Warns of Legal Action 
Greece’s Bad Loan Crisis Continues to Limit Credit Access Despite Economic Recovery 
RBA Minutes Signal Australia Central Bank Remains Ready to Raise Interest Rates if Inflation Persists 
US Stock Futures Steady as Investors Await Payrolls Data and Monitor Iran Tensions 
Canada Grants C$7 Million to Greenland Molybdenum Mine to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply 
UK House Prices Hold Steady in June as Annual Growth Misses Forecasts 
UN Chief Urges Nations to Close $100 Million UNRWA Funding Gap 
Gold Price Drops to Eight-Month Low as Fed Rate Hike Bets Weigh on Bullion. Source: Photo by Michael Steinberg via Pexels 
Gold Price Hits Annual Low as Fed Rate Hike Bets and Sticky Inflation Weigh on Bullion 
Central Banks Eye Gold, Reduce Dollar Exposure as AI Adoption Accelerates: OMFIF Survey 
Dollar Maintains Stability Amid U.S. Jobs Report and Fed Speculation
The U.S. dollar held steady against major currencies on Friday as investors anticipated the latest U.S. nonfarm payrolls report. This report is expected to shed light on the economy's resilience ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting and the tight U.S. presidential race next week.
Yen Gains as BOJ Hints at Future Rate Hikes
The Japanese yen maintained Thursday's gains after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) hinted at a potential shift away from its ultra-loose monetary stance. While the BOJ kept rates low, economists from Morgan Stanley MUFG suggest a December rate hike is now more likely, with a January increase to 0.5% remaining in their base case. Key factors such as yen-dollar exchange rates and upcoming inflation data may influence BOJ's decision.
U.S. Dollar Sees Monthly Gain
Despite a recent dip, the U.S. dollar logged its largest monthly gain since September 2022 in October, driven by tempered expectations for aggressive Fed rate cuts. The dollar index rose slightly to 103.94, while the yen traded at 152.18 per dollar.
Euro and Pound Under Pressure
The euro, hovering near a two-week high, was marginally lower at $1.0879 after data showed an unexpected rise in eurozone inflation. Meanwhile, the British pound faced selling pressure, trading at $1.2895, following Finance Minister Rachel Reeves's announcement of the largest tax hike since 1993.
China’s Manufacturing Rebounds
China’s manufacturing sector saw growth in October, with new orders boosting production. Additionally, home prices rose, suggesting economic stability despite global headwinds.
