Dollar gains after US jobs data, China stimulus lifts oil

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Dollar takes a breather while oil ignores Trump proposal

Send a textMiddle East newsflow monopolizes market moves; oil rally persists. Dollar rally pauses, potentially opening the door to a small risk-on reaction. Gold volatility spikes after $380 swing, as buyers enter at the $5,000 level. Key US data release today; dollar/yen rally p ...  Show more

Dollar gains as risk-off reaction deepens

Send a textRisk appetite takes another hit; dollar rally gathers pace. Strangely, golddrops and US yields rise, as investors prefer to remain liquid. Worriesabout a prolonged military operation intensify; European equities suffer.Rich Fedspeak today, but all eyes remain on oil pr ...  Show more

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