Americas FX news summary: Non-farm payrolls meet expectations, dollar rises
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Bitcoin Price Steady as May US Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations
Simply put Bitcoin basically held steady after employment figures for May indicated an addition of 139,000 jobs, surpassing expectations of 125,000, yet it dropped 1.5% within 24 hours to $103,919. Several major altcoins experienced notable declines, with Ethereum down by 5.5%, while Dogecoin saw a 6.4% drop amid overall market unease. The cryptocurrency market is […]
Lululemon’s stock falls sharply as tariffs and competition impact profit expectations
Lululemon is facing challenges due to rising costs and has adjusted its annual profit forecasts downward. Additionally, weak demand for its latest offerings has made it difficult for the brand to stand out against competitors like Vuori. Shares of Lululemon dropped 22% in after-hours trading on Thursday. The company noted, “We experienced a decline in […]
Bitcoin futures information matches BTC traders’ expectations for reaching new all-time highs
Key Insights Bitcoin transactions in both the spot and futures markets have helped keep BTC prices rising, even after a significant margin liquidation of $170 million. The strong demand from China, coupled with limited futures leverage usage, suggests that the current price increases in Bitcoin might be sustainable. On May 19, Bitcoin (BTC) exhibited strength […]
NZD/USD rises slightly toward 0.5900 after Q2 inflation expectations report from the RBNZ.
NZD/USD is expected to strengthen as inflation expectations from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) rose to 2.29% in the second quarter, up from 2.06% previously. The New Zealand Dollar, sensitive to risk, has gained traction due to easing global trade tensions after a preliminary agreement was reached between the US and China. Recent […]
Japanese Yen appears set to strengthen further due to expectations of a stricter Bank of Japan policy.
Japanese Yen maintains strength against a weak USD for the third consecutive day. The BOJ anticipates another rate increase, with a less risky environment bolstering the Safe Haven JPY. New USD sales create downward pressure on the USD/JPY pair. The Japanese Yen (JPY) is expected to continue its upward trend during Thursday’s Asian session, exerting […]
GBP/USD rises on weak CPI, increasing expectations for Fed rate cuts
US CPI Falls Short of Expectations; UK Labor Market Sees Slowdown US Consumer Price Index (CPI) misses forecasts, raising questions about two expected Fed cuts in 2025 and hints of stronger core inflation. UK labor market appears to be cooling as wage growth slows to 5.6%, the lowest since November 2024, alleviating pressure on the […]
Rigetti Computing Stock Falls After Q1 Revenue Falls Short of Expectations
Rigetti Computing’s stock dropped by 8% on Tuesday morning after the company reported that its income fell short of initial expectations for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The quantum computing firm generated revenues of $1.5 million, significantly below the $2.6 million anticipated by analysts. Its operating expenses reached $22.1 million, leading to an operating […]
Pinterest Shares Rise as Revenue and User Counts Exceed Expectations
Key takeout Pinterest shares climbed 9% during intraday trading on Friday, following a report indicating global monthly active users exceeded both first-quarter revenue and estimates. The number of monthly active users surged 10% year-on-year, hitting a record 570 million. Pinterest’s stock rose by as much as 4% on Friday. Pinterest (PINS) saw a 9% increase […]
How White Sox Fan ‘Bob’ Defied Expectations to Become the First US Pope
Known as Bob, a White Sox fan from Chicago’s south side, Robert Francis Prevast has now made history as the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The path to his papacy was influenced by his predecessor, Pope Francis, who elevated him to cardinal in 2023. This happened during a tumultuous political climate in […]