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Interestingly, layoffs decreased, and the number of Americans voluntarily quitting their jobs increased in April, indicating a level of confidence among workers in their job prospects.

Asian markets fell Tuesday as traders were spooked by signs of weakness in the US economy, even as the data boosted hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.52% and posted a 2-week low. Lower T-note yields on Monday undercut the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated after Monday’s news that the US ISM manufacturing index and Apr construction spending unexpectedly declined. The US May ISM manufacturing index unexpectedly fell...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.41% at a 2-week low on pressure from lower T-note yields. Also, the strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated after today’s news that the US ISM manufacturing index and Apr construction...

Shares in Asia have started June with big gains after Wall Street finished with another push higher

Asian markets rallied and the dollar weakened on Monday as a closely watched US inflation gauge dipped in April, reviving hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

Latest report on PCE price index shows inflation concerns persist, with core inflation stable. Consumer spending slightly dipped. Fed faces pressure to add...

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.26% this morning after the release of the Fed’s first-line inflation gauge.

A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year

Asian shares are higher as investors shrug off yet another decline on Wall Street

Asian markets rose Friday after falling for much of the week, with below-forecast US data injecting some fresh life into hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.