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US stocks recover from initial post-NFP losses. The closely watched US jobs report saw 199k jobs added in November, up from 150k. Meanwhile, unemployment fell to 3.7%, and wages grew at 0.4%, faster than expected. The data saw investors rein in Fed rate cut bets.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda is not giving up on normalising monetary policy despite significant uncertainty over the outlook for the Japanese and global economies, putting USD/JPY under modest pressure on what’s been an otherwise quiet session in Asia.

AUD/USD and EUR/USD are looking vulnerable on the charts, pulling back in recent days on the back of disappointing domestic economic data. With uncertainty over the US, Eurozone and Chinese economic outlook elevated, it comes across as the type of environment in which the US dollar would normally shine.

US stocks are heading higher after US ADP payrolls came in below expectations at 103k in November from 113k. The data comes after weaker than expected JOLTS jobs openings and supports the view that the Federal Reserve could look to cut interest rates early next year. Attention now turns to US non-farm payrolls and next week's FOMC meeting.

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S&P 500 is heading to a lower open amid a cautious market mood. After strong gains across November, on bets that the Fed is at peak rates and could cut next year, attention now turns to economic data for clues over the Fed's next move. US factory orders are due today but the main focus will be on Friday's non-farm payroll figures. Meanwhile Uber rallies on S&P 500 inclusion news and Coinbase soars as Bitcoin hits breaks above $40k.

US stocks are set for a quiet open as investors look cautiously ahead to an appearance by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later today. His comments will come as the Fed's preferred measure of inflation cooled to 3.5% YoY in October and as the market wraps up a month of impressive gains. Optimism that the Fed could start to cut rates next year lifted the Nasdaq 100 11% this month, its best monthly gain since mid-2022.

Stocks are set to end November on a strong footing after US core PCE, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge cooled inline with forecasts. Core PCE eased to 3.5% YoY from 3.7%, supporting the view that the Federal Reserve has finished hiking interest rates. Attention now turns to NY Fed President Williams for his comments ahead of Fed Chair Powell speech tomorrow.

US stocks inch higher, consolidating after a strong rally across November. Expectations that the Fed is done hiking rates has boosted demand for equities. Investors are in wait and see mode ahead of the FOMC minutes tomorrow and Nvidia's earnings. Microsoft is in focus after hiring Sam Altman the ex-CEO of open AI who was ousted by the board on Friday.

The Dow Jones is heading for a modestly positive open, but is set to book strong gains across the week. Cooling inflation, lower treasury yields and bets that the Federal Reserve has finished hiking interest rates has helped to boost the DJIA by 1.9% this week, while the USD is on track for a steep weekly decline. Oil is also steadying after steep losses in the previous session on ample supply and demand outlook concerns.

US stocks are holding after a run higher this week. US jobless claims came in above forecasts, supporting the view that the US labour market is cooling, amid a slightly slowing economy after the Fed's aggressive rate hiking cycle. The market is convinced that the Fed is done hiking rates and the next move will be a cut. Several Fed officials are due to speak later. Earning from Walmart, Macy's and Cisco are in focus.

US stocks are heading higher, extending gains from yesterday after PPI and retail sales data. PPI fell -0.5% MoM down from 0.4%, boding well for CPI to cool further. Meanwhile, retail sales fell less than expected. The data supports the view that inflation is cooling and the US economy could avoid a recession, lifting sentiment and stocks higher. Attention now turns to a high-stakes meeting between US President Biden & China's Xi Jinping.

US stocks are set to rise strongly on the open after US inflation cooled by more than expected, fueling bets that the Federal Reserve is done hiking interest rates. US CPI eased to 3.2%YoY from 3.7% in September. Core inflation also cooled. The data comes after the Fed left interest rates on hold in the November meeting but raise questions last week over whether another hike was needed.

US stocks are inching lower in subdued trade after strong gains in the previous week and after Moody's rating agency downgraded the US credit outlook to Negative from Stable. Additionally trades are looking cautiously ahead to tomorrow's inflation data, which could provide further clues over the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates again.

US benchmark bond yields look like they may have bottomed in the near-term, an outcome that may generate additional headwinds for gold at time when it’s already struggling.

US stocks are rising despite Fed Chair Powell's hawkish tilt yesterday. This comes after a week of Fed speakers pushing back against a dovish pivot.. US consumer confidence data is due .

US stocks are looking to a positive start after US jobless claims pointed to a cooling in the jobs market and ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Continuous jobless claims rose by more than forecast suggesting that it was becoming harder for Americans that are unemployed to find a job . The data comes after Friday's weak NFP report and could add to bets that the Fed is done hiking rates. Fed Chair Powell may shed more light on the future path for interest rates.