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Dollar holds steady as markets anticipate U.S. payrolls report

The U.S. dollar stayed firm near a two-week high against the yen and euro, reflecting cautious investor sentiment ahead of an influx of economic data, including highly anticipated U.S. payrolls report. This data will likely be pivotal in shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision in mid-September. The euro (EUR/USD) traded just above the two-week low hit in the previous session. Meanwhile, the yen (USD/JPY) was trading close to two-week low. These movements underscore the market’s uncertainty as traders await the labour market data that could either reinforce or challenge the Fed’s signals on rate cuts. Read more to find out how will dollar trend.

how will dollar trend

Disclaimer:

August job gains may impact market stability. This expectation sets the stage for a potentially volatile market reaction, depending on whether the actual data aligns with or diverges from these projections. Traders should closely monitor upcoming economic reports and Fed communications for more clues on the future direction of US monetary policy, while keeping to a risk management plan in navigating the markets.

Publication date:

2024-09-03 11:32:14 (GMT)

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