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Gold falls below $4,400 as strong US jobs data raise the prospects for Fed rate hike
Gold price (XAU/USD) tumbles to near $4,395 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal extends the decline as robust US employment data boost US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike bets.Â
Australia ANZ Job Advertisements rose from previous 0.8%Â to 2.5% in August
Australia ANZ Job Advertisements rose from previous 0.8%Â to 2.5% in August
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7795 vs. 6.7787 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7795 compared to Friday's fix of 6.7787 and 6.7086 Reuters estimate.
WTI rises to near $90.00 on escalating US-Iran conflict
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gains ground after registering losses in the previous trading day, hovering around $90.00 per barrel during Asian hours on Monday.
Japanese Yen consolidates near August highs vs USD as hawkish BoJ, Fed bets clash
The USD/JPY pair struggles to capitalize on Friday's modest bounce from the vicinity of early August lows and kicks off the new week on a softer note. Spot prices currently trade just below the 156.00 mark, though the downside remains cushioned amid mixed fundamental cues.
British Pound gains as US Dollar weakens despite Fed rate hike odds surge
GBP/USD inches higher after posting minor losses in the previous day, trading around 1.3520 during Asian hours on Monday. The currency pair gains ground as the US Dollar (USD) struggles, possibly driven by a Goldman Sachs report emphasizing that this week's inflation data will be pivotal.
Euro holds gains above 1.1600 despite robust US jobs data, traders eye ECB rate decision
The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains near 1.1615 during the early Asian session on Monday. However, the potential upside for the major pair might be limited amid a stronger-than-expected U.S. August Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. US markets are closed on Monday for Labour Day.Â
China injects $54 billion stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth
China's Finance Ministry will inject billions into its largest banks and insurers, as Beijing moves to shore up balance sheets and sustain growth in a slowing economy, Bloomberg reported on Sunday.
Japan JP Foreign Reserves fell from previous $1287.1B to $1207.5B in August
Japan JP Foreign Reserves fell from previous $1287.1B to $1207.5B in August
OPEC+ agrees to keep oil output policy unchanged for October
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreed on Sunday to keep its oil output policy unchanged for October, as the group needs to agree on new quotas before deciding its next output steps.
Australian Dollar drifts higher above 0.7200 despite as strong US NFP
The AUD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.7205 during the early Asian session on Monday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) as China seeks to shore up capital across its financial system. US markets will be closed on Monday for Labor Day.Â
Iran, US trade tanker attacks as Tehran will declare 'prohibited zone'
Iranian government said that it targeted three oil tankers using an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a number of US-linked ships, in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian tankers over the weekend, Bloomberg reported on Sunday.Â
Malaysian Ringgit: Range-bound risks and key levels against US Dollar – OCBC
OCBC’s Christopher Wong notes that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the OPR at 2.75% and struck a slightly firmer tone, with growth expected to stay resilient into 2027. The economist still projects an OPR normalisation to 3.00% in January 2027.