Trump cheers Jobs report. Bond yields rising/ stock sliding send warnings

The stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report has created an interesting tug-of-war between the White House, the market, and the Federal Reserve. President Trump wasted little time weighing in, arguing on Truth Social that a “great Jobs Report” should be bullish for stocks, not bearish, emphasizing that economic growth does not automatically translate into inflation. White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett…

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United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions down to $-220.8K from previous $-165.8K

AUD/USD depreciates after registering minor gains in the previous day, trading around 0.7120 during the Asian hours. The technical analysis of the daily chart shows the pair consolidating sideways within a rectangle pattern, as neither bulls nor bears gain control. The AUD/USD pair is holding a slight bearish tone however as it sits beneath both the nine-day and 50-day…

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CNN: Iran-US talks reportedly deadlocked

CNN is reporting: Iran says negotiations with the U.S. have stalled, with senior adviser Mohsen Rezaei claiming President Trump must act to break the impasse. Iran is demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as part of any agreement: $12 billion upon signing an interim deal. Another $12 billion at a later stage. Iran views the asset…

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