Non-farm payroll data

UBS analysts: The dollar valuation seems overvalued in the short term, suggesting investors take the opportunity to reduce dollar exposure

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data, UBS released a research report stating that due to Trump's trade threats against BRICS countries, the dollar index has surpassed 106, but the current valuation appears to be overly high. Although the outlook for the dollar still seems bright, UBS analysts suggest that investors take advantage of the dollar's strength to reduce their dollar exposure in the short term.Market attention is turning to key economic events this week, including Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's speech on Wednesday and Friday's non-farm payroll data. According to data from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the market expects a 75% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December. NatAlliance Securities' head of international fixed income, Brenner, stated that this data will determine whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates this month.Regarding the euro, influenced by the French government's facing a vote of no confidence, the euro fell nearly 0.8% against the dollar on Monday, marking the largest single-day decline in nearly a month. The three-month implied volatility of the euro rose to 8.172%, reaching a two-year high. The yield spread between French and German bonds has risen to a 12-year high, reflecting increasing market concerns about political risks in the eurozone.

4E: U.S. stocks plummeted, Bitcoin rose nearly 10% in October, and the market is focused on tonight's October non-farm payroll data

ChainCatcher news reports that according to 4E monitoring, on Thursday local time, U.S. stocks opened lower and the decline widened, with technology stocks, chip stocks, and AI concept stocks collectively falling. Despite the "Tech Seven Sisters" having outstanding revenue and profits, the market was disappointed with their performance guidance considering the current stock prices and valuation levels, leading to a broad sell-off. The Nasdaq fell sharply, closing down 2.76%, marking the largest decline in nearly two months, with a cumulative drop of 0.52% in October, ending a two-month rising streak; the Dow Jones closed down 0.90%, with a cumulative drop of 1.34% in October, halting a five-month rising streak; the S&P 500 fell 1.86%, with a cumulative drop of 0.99% in October, also ending a five-month rising streak.The cryptocurrency market fell collectively under the influence of U.S. stocks. As of the time of writing, Bitcoin fell below the $70,000 mark, trading at $69,851, down 3.18%, having risen nearly 10% in October due to increased trading activity related to Trump. Ethereum fell 5.1%, trading at $2,516, with a cumulative drop of 4.28% in October.The U.S. dollar index fell below 104 on Thursday, closing down 0.2%, but had a cumulative rise of about 3.1% in October. The dovish remarks from the Bank of Japan weakened, with the yen rising 1%, and a cumulative rise of 5.86% in October. Inflation in the Eurozone accelerated beyond expectations in October, strengthening the European Central Bank's cautious rate cut rationale, with the euro strengthening by 0.26%, but a cumulative drop of 2.25% in October. The British pound fell 0.51% against the dollar, with a cumulative drop of 3.55% in October.International crude oil continued its upward trend due to the potential escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with WTI crude oil rising over 2% at one point, and Brent crude closing up 1.87%, with a cumulative rise of about 2.38% in October. The demand for safe-haven assets ahead of the U.S. presidential election has driven gold prices to rise for four consecutive months, continuously hitting new highs, with spot gold having a cumulative rise of about 4.2% in October.Latest data shows that the U.S. PCE inflation in September increased by 2.1% year-on-year, in line with expectations. The market is focusing on the U.S. non-farm payroll report for October to be released tonight. Currently, the market generally expects that the number of new non-farm jobs in October will significantly slow down due to temporary unemployment caused by hurricanes and strikes. It is worth mentioning that when the employment report is released this Friday, there will only be four days left until the U.S. presidential election. If the data is extremely weak, it may affect the election and increase market volatility. eeee.com is a financial trading platform that supports assets such as cryptocurrencies, stock indices, commodities like gold, and foreign exchange. Recently, it launched a USDT stablecoin financial product with an annualized return of 5.5%, providing investors with potential safe-haven options. 4E reminds you to pay attention to market volatility risks and to allocate assets reasonably.

4E: This week focuses on the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and the U.S. September CPI data

ChainCatcher news, last Friday, the U.S. non-farm payrolls for September unexpectedly surged by 254,000, and the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 4.1%, solidifying expectations for a healthy economic soft landing and prompting the market to retract bets on a significant interest rate cut in November.According to 4E observations, buoyed by expectations of an economic soft landing, U.S. stocks opened higher and closed up on Friday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.90%, gaining 0.22% for the week, the Nasdaq up 1.22%, with a weekly increase of 0.1%, and the Dow Jones up 0.81%, with a slight weekly gain of 0.09%. The China concept index rose over 3% and gained nearly 12% for the week. The cryptocurrency market followed the rise in U.S. stocks, with Bitcoin climbing back above $63,000, closing at 63,859, narrowing its weekly decline to 1.03%, while Ethereum reported 2,507, with a weekly decline narrowed to 4.18%. In the foreign exchange and commodities market, safe-haven demand and favorable economic data drove the dollar index to rise for five consecutive days this week, reaching a seven-week high, while non-U.S. currencies fell broadly, with the euro down 1.8% against the dollar for the week and the pound down 2%. The robust employment data eliminated expectations for a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in November, leading to a rebound in the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields, which put continuous pressure on gold prices, with spot gold declining 0.5% for the week, ending a three-week streak of gains. The market continues to worry about the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East leading to supply disruptions, with oil prices rising for five consecutive days, and Brent crude increasing over 9% for the week.This week, the market focus is mainly on the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, the publication of U.S. inflation data for September, and earnings reports from major banks, which will provide important economic clues for the market. Additionally, attention should be paid to the developments in the Middle East situation. eeee.com is a financial trading platform that supports assets such as cryptocurrencies, stock indices, commodities like gold, and foreign exchange. Recently, it launched a USDT stablecoin wealth management product with an annualized yield of 5.5%, providing investors with a potential safe-haven option. 4E reminds you to pay attention to market volatility risks and to allocate assets wisely.

ING analysts: The non-farm payroll data released tonight may lean towards weakness, which could exacerbate volatility in the cryptocurrency market

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, as the market awaits the U.S. non-farm payroll report on Friday, analysts at ING (International Netherlands Group) warn that the data may lean towards weakness, which could exacerbate volatility in financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect that the data, to be released at 20:30 Beijing time, will show that the U.S. added 185,000 jobs in July, down from 206,000 in June; the unemployment rate remains at 4.1%, unchanged from June, while the annual growth rate of hourly wages may slow to 3.7%. ING analysts explained in a report to clients on Friday, "Evidence from the employment components of the ISM and NFIB surveys suggests that the risks are tilted towards a decline in employment," which explains their bearish view on the dollar.A weak report would undoubtedly strengthen expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, diminishing the dollar's appeal. Although Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell ruled out the possibility of significant rate cuts on Wednesday, traders are already anticipating that the Fed will begin cutting rates in September and increase easing measures. ING stated that once the safe-haven demand brought about by ongoing stock market turbulence and geopolitical tensions diminishes, macroeconomic forces may drive the dollar lower.

Bitfinex Analyst: After the release of the US non-farm payroll data tonight, Bitcoin prices may stabilize or decline further

ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto Briefing, Bitfinex's derivatives head Jag Kooner stated that the non-farm payroll (NFP) data to be released on Friday (8:30 PM Beijing time) could stabilize Bitcoin prices or, in the worst-case scenario, lead to further declines. The cautious tone of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes suggests that clearer economic data is needed before any interest rate cuts, which may help keep Bitcoin prices stable or, in the worst case, result in a slight drop.Kooner analyzed that investors might also view the lack of immediate rate cuts as a sign of ongoing economic uncertainty, which could reduce their risk appetite for volatile assets like Bitcoin. Regarding the health of the labor market, the slowdown in job growth indicates that the labor market is cooling, consistent with the Fed's observations of slowing economic activity. However, a stable unemployment rate suggests that while job growth is slowing, the overall employment situation remains stable. Therefore, the non-farm payroll report leaves room for two scenarios. The first scenario is that job growth is weaker than expected, which could increase expectations for future rate cuts, potentially boosting Bitcoin prices as investors seek alternative assets under the expectation of loose monetary policy. Conversely, the second scenario is that if the job market proves to be more resilient, Bitcoin will face downward pressure.
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