\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 USD stays soft, still digesting Thursday\u2019s weak June jobs report: only +57K vs 114K forecast, unemployment at 4.2%. Fed\u2019s September hike odds now near 50%, down from 67% pre-data. Note: US markets are closed today for Independence Day, so expect thinner liquidity.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcb5 EUR\/USD holding near\u00a01.1450.<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udd47 Gold steady around $4,150\/oz, supported by the softer\u00a0dollar.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f Oil extends its slide\u200a\u2014\u200aWTI ~$67\u201368, Brent ~$70\u201371\u200a\u2014\u200aas shipping through the Strait of Hormuz keeps recovering.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf0f Asian markets rallied on the softer US data:
\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5 Nikkei 225 +1.3%, back above 69,000
\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf0 Hang Seng +1.4%
\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 Sensex\/Nifty +0.8%
\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5 Yen firm on intervention chatter, capping Nikkei\u2019s\u00a0upside<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccc Focus today: thin US holiday liquidity and any fresh Iran\/Hormuz headlines steering\u00a0oil.<\/p>\n
\u26a0\ufe0f Trade smart, manage your risk. Have a profitable Friday with NordFX!\u00a0\ud83d\udcc8<\/p>\n
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