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ADP Employment Report: Key focus for Markets
The upcoming ADP Employment Change report is forecasted to show 140K new jobs for February

Markets roiled by volatility as trade uncertainty deepen
Markets swung sharply as trade tensions, political uncertainty, and economic shifts fueled volatility across equities, currencies, and commodities.

Safe-haven demand rises amid geopolitical and trade uncertainty
Safe-haven demand rises amid escalating trade tensions, geopolitical risks, and weak domestic economic data, while oil prices and the Canadian dollar fall under pressure from global uncertainties.

US tariffs set to ignite trade tensions amid broader geopolitical uncertainty
Fresh US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China take effect March 4, raising fears of retaliation, while markets brace for key economic data and geopolitical shifts.

Gold prices above three-week low
Traders are cautious on gold, awaiting key U.S. macroeconomic data for clearer direction amid limited follow-through buying

Global markets under pressure as trade war risks but PCE is here
Global markets tumble as U.S. trade tensions escalate, with new tariffs on Mexico and Canada set for March. Meanwhile, and U.S. inflation cools slightly.

US growth confirms a 2.3%
US GDP growth slowed to 2.3% in Q4, with strong consumer spending offset by rising inflation. Jobless claims jumped to 242K, signaling labor market cooling. Meanwhile, the ECB sees a case for rate cuts but remains cautious, avoiding forward guidance amid inflation and geopolitical risks.

Gold extends decline below $2,900
Rising US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar put pressure on gold, extending its losses

US futures rebound ahead of Nvidia earnings
US stock futures climbed ahead of Nvidia’s critical earnings report, with investors closely watching for AI sector implications. Meanwhile, China plans a $55 billion bank recapitalization as part of its economic stimulus efforts.

Markets cautious on tariff risk
Financial markets remain wary as Trump reaffirms tariffs on Mexico and Canada, the UN adopts a Ukraine resolution, and central banks signal diverging paths on interest rates.
