The yen tests 160 per dollar, prompting Japanese warnings. Strong US jobs data and Gulf tensions boost the dollar.
Gold prices hold near $4,440 as Middle East conflict intensifies, but war-driven inflation and rate hike expectations cap gains.
Friday's nonfarm payrolls report will be crucial for the dollar's direction amid Middle East tensions and Fed rate uncertainty.
Dimming Fed rate cut expectations amid sticky inflation and geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping Treasury yields, dollar, gold, and crypto markets.
Near Protocol jumps as US payrolls miss boosts rate-cut bets; Dogecoin rally stalls after 29% gain from April low.
Weekly jobless claims rise as markets weigh Iran conflict, inflation, and Fed rate path ahead of April payrolls data.
Ahead of April's nonfarm payrolls, markets weigh jobless claims and Iran conflict risks.
Gold prices jump as dollar eases amid US-Iran deal hopes. Focus shifts to non-farm payrolls for Fed policy clues.
Upcoming non-farm payrolls data will test if the economy remains resilient enough to keep Fed policy on hold or if a softening labor market could revive rate cut bets.
Key employment report this week could test Fed's policy stance, with potential implications for rate cuts amid softening labor market.
April nonfarm payrolls report due Friday could shift Fed rate cut expectations as safe-haven demand firms.