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NFP Preview: Will US Jobs Beat Expectations for the 3rd Time in 4 Months?

Leading indicators point to a roughly as-expected reading in this month’s NFP report, with headline job growth potentially coming in somewhere in the 150-200K range

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Today 03:49 PM
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Dow Jones Forecast: DJIA struggles ahead of FOMC minutes

US stocks are struggling amid lingering inflation fears following yesterday's ISM services PMI, a sharp drop in jobless claims, and ahead of the Fed minutes scheduled to be released later today. The Fed is expected to be more cautious regarding rate cuts this year amid signs of a solid economy and concerns over inflationary measures from Trump.

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Today 02:15 PM
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Gold Short-term Outlook: XAU/USD Poised for Breakout

Gold prices are poised to breakout of a multi-month consolidation formation with NFPs on tap Friday. Battle lines drawn on the XAU/USD short-term technical charts.

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EUR/USD forecast undermined as tariffs threats get louder

The dollar is going to remain in sharp focus with key data including non-farm payrolls to come this week. Ahead of the NFP report, the EUR/USD forecast remains bearish.

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DAX, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch

DAX rises for a third session despite weak data. USD/JPY rises on USD strength ahead of Fed minutes & ADP payrolls

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GBPUSD, Gold Forecast: Support Levels and Non-Farm Payrolls

GBPUSD, Gold Forecast: The British pound is struggling against a strong U.S. dollar, holding onto key 2024 support levels, while gold is forming a triangle pattern, leaving markets on edge for a decisive breakout. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) on Friday add further volatility risks.

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AUD/USD holds ground despite softer CPI, EUR/AUD looks set to tap out

Bond yields and AUD/USD had a different take on today's inflation figures. And on this occasion, I believe forex traders are in the right. And if the Aussie can withstand the strength of the US dollar, it could bode well for bears seeking a cheeky EUR/AUD short.

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ASX 200 teases bears with a potential swing high

The ASX 200 looks like it could be setting up for a dip lower, but whether it is a big or small dip is likely down to whether Wall Street holds above its December lows.

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USD stands firm as ISM services delivers a sobering start to 2025

The latest batch of ISM reports have been released for December, and they’re not looking good for rate cuts. And that's keeping the USD supported and AUD/USD under pressure.

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USD/JPY Clears December High Ahead of US NFP Report

USD/JPY extends the advance from the start of the week to clear the December high (158.09).

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Yesterday 08:30 PM
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Gold Forecast: Bullish Pressure Sets the Tone for the Start of the Year

Gold has registered growth of over 1% in recent hours, positioning itself above $2,650 per ounce.

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US Dollar Short-term Outlook: USD Bulls Rest After Five-Week Run

A rebound off uptrend support keeps the focus on a breakout of the weekly range heading into NFPs on Friday. Battle lines drawn on the DXY short-term technical charts.

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Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Bullish Breakout Rejected…So Far

A confirmed bullish breakout in USD/JPY above the top of the range could target 160.00 in short order, whereas a bearish breakdown could open the door for a deeper retracement toward 154.00.

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