Fed’s Kugler: Sees steady monetary policy for some time on recent inflation data

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Gold price slips beneath $2,910 as US yields rebound

US Nonfarm Payrolls show steady job growth, but Fed remains in no rush to cut rates. Powell reiterates that inflation path will be “bumpy,” keeping policy steady for now. PBoC adds 10 tonnes of Gold in early 2025, while Poland’s NBP purchases 29 tonnes. Gold prices fell on Friday as the Greenback trims some of its losses and US…

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Fed’s Powell: U.S. central bank does not need to be in a hurry to adjust interest rates

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Dow Jones churns after mixed NFP and unemployment prints

The Dow Jones dipped to fresh lows before rebounding after NFP data print. The US added less jobs than expected in February while unemployment ticked higher. Previous wages, unemployment, and NFP net job gains were all revised lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) struggled on Friday, falling to a fresh seven-week low below 42,200 before staging a mild…

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China inflation data: February CPI comes in at -0.7% y/y (expected -0.5%)

China inflation data for February 2025: Consumer Price Index -0.7% y/y, falling back into negative for the first time since January 2024 expected -0.5%, prior +0.5% Consumer Price Index -0.2% m/m expected -0.1%, prior +0.7% Producer Price Index -2.2% y/y expected -2.1%, prior -2.3% China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) blames the y/y drop back into deflation for the…

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Australian Dollar falls after weak NFP data fuels risk aversion

Australian Dollar weakens as disappointing US labor data increases risk-off sentiment. US NFP report came in below forecasts, while wages slowed, raising concerns over economic resilience. China’s trade data revealed weaker imports, amplifying pressure on the Aussie. Technical indicators suggest increasing downside risk as AUD/USD approaches key support levels. The Australian Dollar extended losses on Friday against the USD…

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Q&A from Fed’s Powell: No need to redefine price stability

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Bears extend control, but downside momentum weakens

AUD/JPY moved lower ahead of the Asian session, extending its losing streak to two days and trading near the 93.00 area. Selling momentum appears to be fading, with technical indicators suggesting that bulls might attempt a rebound or initiate sideways movement. The AUD/JPY pair experienced a second consecutive day of losses on Friday landing at around 93.30, as sellers…

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Canada trade minister: 40% of products exported to US are free-trade agreement compliant

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