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Dollar gains ground against major peers after better-than-expected US jobs data

NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar gained ground against major currencies including the yen and Swiss franc on Tuesday after data showed a better-than-expected increase in labor market demand, indicating the Federal Reserve will likely take its time to cut interest rates.Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the central bank plans to wait for more data before it starts monetary policy easing, but he didn't rule out a July start. Powell spoke at a central banking conference in Portugal.

Jul 01, 2025 - 11:28 AM

Reuters

Gold rises over 1% on weaker dollar, ahead of July 9 tariff deadline

July 1 (Reuters) - Gold prices climbed more than 1% on Tuesday, helped by a weaker dollar and economic uncertainty ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's July 9 deadline for the re-introduction of higher trade tariffs.Spot gold rose 1.4% to $3,348.96 per ounce, as of 1003 a.m. EDT (1403 GMT), the highest level since June 24. U.S. gold futures gained 1.6% to $3,361.30.The U.S. dollar weakened on Tuesday as Trump's massive tax-cut and spending bill stoked fiscal worries and combined with concern over trade deals to weigh on sentiment.

Jul 01, 2025 - 11:24 AM

Reuters

Chile's Codelco secures lithium quota needed for SQM partnership, company says

Jul 01, 2025 - 11:22 AM

Reuters

Gold firms on weaker dollar, US tariffs and fiscal uncertainty

July 1 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose more than 1% on Tuesday as a weaker dollar and uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, along with concerns about the country's fiscal outlook, drove investors towards safe-haven assets.Spot gold climbed 1.4% to $3,349.32 an ounce by 1203 GMT while U.S. gold futures jumped 1.6% to $3,361.70.The U.S. dollar (.DXY), opens new tab weakened to its lowest level since early 2022, making gold less expensive for overseas buyers.

Jul 01, 2025 - 8:46 AM

Reuters

China to overtake Australia as world's top lithium miner by 2026, Fastmarkets says

LAS VEGAS, June 25 (Reuters) - China by next year will overtake Australia as the world's top miner of the battery metal lithium, according to a forecast from consultancy Fastmarkets, and its market prowess is expected to grow through 2035 even as many Chinese producers remain unprofitable.

Jun 27, 2025 - 3:29 PM

Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada, shattering optimism over tariff deals

Reuters - Jun 27, 2025 - 3:23 PM

TSX notches record high as metal mining shares climb

Reuters - Jun 27, 2025 - 3:18 PM

Safe-haven gold falls 2% on easing US-China trade tensions

Reuters - Jun 27, 2025 - 12:17 PM

China's central bank pledges to speed up policy response to economic conditions

Reuters - Jun 27, 2025 - 12:12 PM

Shares rally on China-US trade hopes, dollar trades at multi-year lows

Reuters - Jun 27, 2025 - 12:07 PM

Dollar at 3-year low, stocks extend record run as Fed pressures mount

Reuters - Jun 26, 2025 - 9:02 AM

Gold holds steady as investors await US economic data

Reuters - Jun 25, 2025 - 4:08 PM

OpenAI says China's Zhipu AI gaining ground amid Beijing's global AI push

Reuters - Jun 25, 2025 - 9:08 AM

Why is India's central bank stimulating a healthy economy?

Reuters - Jun 24, 2025 - 9:00 PM

Central banks eye gold, euro and yuan as dollar dominance wanes

Reuters - Jun 24, 2025 - 11:31 AM

From cans to cartons: how Trump's metals duties affect packages on shelves

Reuters - Jun 24, 2025 - 9:04 AM

Gold falls to two-week low as Israel-Iran ceasefire erodes safe-haven demand

Neils Christensen - Jun 24, 2025 - 9:00 AM

New Israeli strikes reported by media despite Trump's command to stop

Reuters - Jun 24, 2025 - 8:56 AM

Oil slumps, shares rally on Iran-Israel ceasefire

Reuters - Jun 24, 2025 - 8:53 AM

Iran says it fires missiles at US airbase in Qatar, explosions heard over Doha

Reuters - Jun 23, 2025 - 2:05 PM

Congo extends cobalt export ban by three months

Reuters - Jun 23, 2025 - 11:43 AM

LNG Canada produces first liquefied natural gas for export

Reuters - Jun 23, 2025 - 11:37 AM

Gold inches higher as Iran-Israel tensions offset dollar strength

Reuters - Jun 23, 2025 - 11:31 AM

Analysts react as markets brace for Iran response to US attack

Reuters - Jun 23, 2025 - 11:20 AM

Trump says US forces bombed Iran nuclear sites; says 'Fordow is gone'

Reuters - Jun 21, 2025 - 9:25 PM

Fed's Daly says a rate cut in the fall could be appropriate

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 5:25 PM

India restricts import of gold infused metals

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 4:13 PM

Fed split over whether to hedge on inflation, proceed with cuts

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 4:12 PM

Canada's retail sales up in April, likely to post big drop in May

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 4:10 PM

Canadian dollar extends weekly decline as evidence mounts of economy slowing

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 4:02 PM

Gold poised for weekly loss as US delays decision on Middle East involvement

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Dollar softer vs. pound, euro with Middle East conflict in focus

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 11:38 AM

Niger to nationalize Somair uranium venture operated by Orano

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 10:32 AM

ArcelorMittal signs deal to sell steel mill and iron ore mine in Bosnia

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Oil dives, stocks rally after Trump Middle East pause

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 10:27 AM

Wall St futures inch lower as Middle East war enters second week

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 9:27 AM

Fed's Waller: Rate cuts should be considered by July given inflation data - CNBC

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 9:27 AM

Wall St Week Ahead Stocks take a breather as investors assess geopolitics, economic data

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 9:14 AM

Trump's economic 'golden age' meets Fed's brass tacks

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 9:12 AM

Sterling set for weekly loss as Middle East conflict overshadows domestic data

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 9:08 AM

Dollar set for weekly rise as Middle East conflict fuels safe-haven demand

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 9:05 AM

Gold poised for worst week in a month as US rate cut expectations ease

Reuters - Jun 20, 2025 - 9:00 AM

Canada could slap more duties on US steel and aluminum, says Carney

Reuters - Jun 19, 2025 - 4:02 PM

Citi sees oil prices of $75-$78/bbl if war disrupts 1.1 mln bpd of Iran's oil exports

Reuters - Jun 19, 2025 - 3:42 PM

London stocks fall as BoE keeps rates on hold; Middle East tensions persist

Reuters - Jun 19, 2025 - 12:58 PM

Nippon Steel CEO sees no risk to management plans from US golden share

Reuters - Jun 19, 2025 - 12:56 PM

Oil, war and tariffs tear up markets' central bank roadmap

Reuters - Jun 19, 2025 - 11:38 AM

ArcelorMittal in talks over sale of Bosnia steel mill and iron ore mine

Reuters - Jun 19, 2025 - 11:25 AM

Rare earth access is the European Union’s priority at China summit

Reuters - Jun 19, 2025 - 11:22 AM

Dollar holds steady as Middle East keeps investors jittery

Reuters - Jun 19, 2025 - 11:10 AM