Category: Business

Job Openings in the US Reach 3-Year Low

The number of job openings was little changed at 7.7 million on the last business day of July, the U.S.

Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

The figure was the lowest since January 2021, a hint that the labor market in the world’s largest econ…

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Japanese Yen Rises on US Economic Data

The Japanese yen rallied on Wednesday, while riskier currencies such as the Australian dollar and sterling fell as traders awaited US jobs data.

The yen rose about 0.3% to 145.02 per dollar, following a 1% rally overnight against a broadly stronger d…

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Gold Steady as US Payrolls Data Grabs Limelight

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as investors braced for a monthly US payrolls report that could influence how swiftly and deeply the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates this year.

Spot gold held its ground at $2,493.34 per ounce, after hitting i…

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