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NFP showdown is here. 📊 With +90K jobs expected, a divided Fed and the Dollar near 17-month highs, markets could see sharp moves across DXY, Gold, Treasury yields and the S&P 500
Russia and Ukraine carried out strikes affecting bridges in Kyiv and industrial sites in Volgograd. The reported attacks highlight continued targeting of infrastructure and industrial facilities amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will withhold diesel exports until sanctions are lifted. The move could affect regional fuel supplies and add pressure to diesel markets as traders assess the impact on global energy flows.
Nike is intensifying its turnaround efforts as weakness in China and a cautious revenue outlook put pressure on its shares. Investors are closely watching the company’s recovery strategy, sales performance and prospects for renewed growth.
Tokyo’s core inflation rose to 2.7% in September, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan may consider another interest-rate hike. The increase highlights continued price pressures in Japan and keeps monetary policy in focus.
The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier and up to 10,000 additional personnel to the Middle East. The move represents a significant increase in U.S. military presence in the region amid heightened tensions.
Turkey’s manufacturing PMI fell to 47.9 as weaker demand weighed on factory activity. The decline indicates continued contraction in the manufacturing sector, with regional conflict and economic uncertainty affecting business conditions.
Taiwan’s manufacturing PMI jumped to 56.7 as strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products accelerated export activity. The reading points to expanding factory conditions and continued strength in Taiwan’s technology and semiconductor-related sectors.
South Korea’s factory PMI rose to 53.9 as export orders recorded their fastest growth since 2011. The data points to stronger manufacturing activity and improving external demand, particularly across export-oriented industries.
UK house prices fell 0.2% in September, while annual growth slowed to 0.8% from the previous rate. The figures indicate weaker momentum in the housing market as buyers and sellers respond to changing economic and borrowing conditions.
The United States is pressing France and Germany to release diesel reserves, with an export ban reportedly being considered if they do not comply. The move could affect European fuel supplies and add pressure to already tight diesel markets.
Euro-area unemployment remained unchanged at 6.4% in August, while the number of unemployed people edged higher. The data indicates that the region’s labour market remains relatively stable, although joblessness increased slightly during the month.