Asian Markets Slide as Silver Volatility, Earnings Season, and Central Bank Meetings Rattle Investors 
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Philippines Manufacturing PMI Hits Nine-Month High Despite Weak Confidence Outlook 
Dollar Holds Firm as Markets Weigh Warsh-Led Fed and Yen Weakness Ahead of Japan Election 
UK Employers Plan Moderate Pay Rises as Inflation Pressures Ease but Persist 
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U.S. Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions to Boost American Investment After Maduro Ouster 
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China Factory Activity Slips in January as Weak Demand Weighs on Growth Outlook 
JPMorgan Lifts Gold Price Forecast to $6,300 by End-2026 on Strong Central Bank and Investor Demand 
BOJ Policymakers Warn Weak Yen Could Fuel Inflation Risks and Delay Rate Action 
India Budget 2025 Highlights Manufacturing Push but Falls Short of Market Expectations 
South Korea Exports Surge in January on AI Chip Demand, Marking Fastest Growth in 4.5 Years 
Canada’s Trade Deficit Jumps in November as Exports Slide and Firms Diversify Away From U.S. 
Asian Currencies Hold Firm as Dollar Rebounds on Fed Chair Nomination Hopes 
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Friday after a disappointing July jobs report fueled recession fears and renewed volatility in tech shares led by Amazon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 542 points (1.7%), the S&P 500 fell 1.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 2.2%.
The Labor Department reported just 73,000 new jobs in July, far below the expected 106,000. June’s data was also revised sharply lower, with total job revisions cutting 258,000 positions. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. Economists warned that manufacturing weakness and downward revisions paint a more fragile picture of the labor market than previously thought.
Following the report, President Donald Trump ordered the firing of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, accusing her of manipulating job data. Treasury yields plunged as traders increased bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Fed Governor Adriana Kugler’s resignation added to speculation about a potential policy shift ahead of the September meeting.
Market sentiment worsened after Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs — up to 50% on some countries — starting Aug. 7. Canada faces a 35% levy on certain goods, while Brazil will be hit with the highest duties.
Amazon shares tumbled after issuing weak income guidance despite AWS revenue rising 17.5% to $30.9 billion. Apple reversed gains despite beating expectations on iPhone and services sales, while Coinbase fell on weaker trading profits. Reddit shares surged on strong advertising forecasts, and energy giants Exxon and Chevron declined despite higher production.
Investors now await upcoming inflation data to gauge the Fed’s next move as markets remain under pressure from slowing growth and escalating trade tensions.
