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In September, building permits in the United States reached 1.415 million, up from 1.312 million.
Written on January 9, 2026 at 6:26 pm, by davin
In September, US building permits rose, boosting the dollar while straining the Canadian and Japanese currencies. Gold nears $4,500, and volatility spikes ahead of the Consumer Price Index release. – vtmarketsmy.com
In December, U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000, falling short of expectations.
Written on January 9, 2026 at 6:26 pm, by davin
December’s US Nonfarm Payrolls rose by 50,000, underperforming expectations. The drop in unemployment and rising wages may lead to earlier Fed rate cuts, impacting the dollar and markets. Trades should preempt this shift. – vtmarketsmy.com
Traders are taking a negative outlook on West Texas Intermediate due to US scrutiny of Venezuelan oil production.
Written on January 9, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by davin
WTI oil prices fluctuated around $58 amid U.S. considerations for Venezuelan oil investments. Recent EIA data indicates strong demand, but oversupply risks and geopolitical tensions loom over long-term trends. – vtmarketsmy.com
Canada’s employment change was 8.2K, exceeding the expected decrease of 5K.
Written on January 9, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by davin
Canada added 8.2K jobs in December, defying a predicted loss and signaling economic resilience. This could strengthen the Canadian dollar and influence future interest rates as markets adjust. – vtmarketsmy.com
In September, U.S. housing starts declined to 1.246 million.
Written on January 9, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by davin
U.S. housing starts fell in September, indicating market shifts, while the strong dollar pressured major currencies. Gold prices climbed near yearly highs amid geopolitical tensions, but cryptocurrency faces a risk-off mood. – vtmarketsmy.com
In December, average hourly earnings in the United States rose to 3.8%, exceeding predictions of 3.6%
Written on January 9, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by davin
December’s wage growth exceeded expectations at 3.8%, impacting currency markets and interest rates. With a strong dollar and stable gold, traders brace for volatility ahead of upcoming CPI data. – vtmarketsmy.com
In October, US building permits reached 1.412 million, surpassing the forecast of 1.35 million.
Written on January 9, 2026 at 4:27 pm, by davin
Building permits in the US hit 1.412 million, exceeding expectations. The dollar strengthens, gold prices near $4,500, while cryptocurrencies struggle. Market movements may shift with the upcoming CPI report. – vtmarketsmy.com
The Labour Force Participation Rate in the United States decreased to 62.4% from 62.5%
Written on January 9, 2026 at 4:26 pm, by davin
In December, the US labor force participation rate dipped, affecting currency markets and gold prices, while investors anticipate a delay in Federal Reserve rate cuts, signaling potential volatility ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
In September, the change in U.S. housing starts improved from -8.5% to -4.6%
Written on January 9, 2026 at 4:26 pm, by davin
September saw a modest recovery in US housing starts and improvements in consumer sentiment, while Canada’s labor market remains uneven. Gold surges amid rising demand, highlighting inflation concerns. – vtmarketsmy.com
Average hourly earnings in the United States match forecasts with a 0.3% increase
Written on January 9, 2026 at 4:26 pm, by davin
The US Dollar strengthens despite mixed labor data, impacting GBP/USD and pushing gold prices near yearly highs. Rising volatility ahead of the CPI release prompts strategic trading shifts in currencies and crypto. – vtmarketsmy.com
