U.S. Adds 130K Jobs to Start 2026; 862K Revision Marks Second-Largest Cut on Record

U.S. Adds 130K Jobs to Start 2026; 862K Revision Marks Second-Largest Cut on Record

The U.S. labor market delivered a surprisingly robust performance to start 2026, adding 130,000 jobs in January—nearly double economists’ expectations—while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3%, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The strong headline figure reinforces the Federal Reserve’s case for keeping interest rates on hold through the
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Trade Copier Ultimate — Official User Manual & Setup Guide

Trade Copier Ultimate — Official User Manual & Setup Guide Navigator Trading Systems Version 3.4 This document serves as the official documentation for Trade Copier Ultimate. It includes the download link for the Bridge Companion App, installation instructions, and a full explanation of all features. REQUIRED DOWNLOAD (For Bridge Mode) If you plan to use
US Dollar whipsaws and undecided Markets — North American Mid-Week Market Update

Is the US Labor Market really holding well? – North American Mid-Week Market update

Mid-Week review where we dive into the major developments for North American and global traders Traders are moving beyond early 2026's Trump volatility back towards economic data, and it isn't less confusing US assets and the Dollar are resilient despite pessimistic sentiment Log in to our mid-week North American Markets overview, where we examine current
Forex Today: US Dollar Tumbles, Japanese Yen Strengthens

Forex Today: US Dollar Tumbles, Japanese Yen Strengthens

Created on February 11, 2026 The US Dollar remains weak on poor jobs data while the Japanese Yen continues to gain following the government's landslide election victory last weekend. The market's main focus today is US Dollar weakness and strength in the Japanese Yen, putting the USD/JPY currency pair in focus. The US Dollar has
Financial & Forex Market Recap: Feb. 11, 2026

Financial & Forex Market Recap: Feb. 11, 2026

Markets briefly rallied on surprisingly strong January employment data that blew past expectations, though skepticism remained about the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting path as policymakers emphasized the need for clear evidence of sustained disinflation before supporting further easing. Check out the forex news and economic updates you may have missed in the latest trading session! Forex
Blowout Payrolls Challenge Dovish Narrative, Dollar Rebounds With Uneven Momentum

Blowout Payrolls Challenge Dovish Narrative, Dollar Rebounds With Uneven Momentum

January’s highly anticipated US non-farm payroll report delivered a decisive upside surprise, with job growth nearly doubling expectations and marking the strongest monthly gain since mid-2025. The data decisively push back against recent concerns that the labor market was deteriorating rapidly. Rather than rolling over, hiring appears to be regaining momentum at the start of
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How to Read the MACD Histogram and Spot Strong Trends

The Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) is a popular technical analysis tool used by traders to identify trends and potential trend reversals in financial markets. Developed by Gerald Appel in the late 1970s, the MACD has become one of the most widely used indicators among technical analysts. However, many traders today are moving beyond traditional lagging
U.S. Consumer Spending Stalls in December; Dollar Shrugs Off Weak Data

U.S. Consumer Spending Stalls in December; Dollar Shrugs Off Weak Data

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly stalled in December, coming in flat month-over-month and missing market expectations for a 0.4% gain, according to data released Tuesday by the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau. The flat reading followed November’s unrevised 0.6% increase and marked a sharp deceleration from the robust spending seen earlier in the holiday shopping season. October
Forex Today: MSCI World Index Reaches Record High

Forex Today: MSCI World Index Reaches Record High

Created on February 10, 2026 Global stock markets continue to rise to new all-time highs, led by Asian markets such as Japan and Korea. Stock markets in Japan continue to rise strongly following the LDP's stunning election victory last weekend, with the Nikkei 225 Index rising to a new record high. Trend traders will be
Dollar Look Past Soft US Data, 10-Year Yield Dips

Dollar Look Past Soft US Data, 10-Year Yield Dips

Dollar stayed heavy in early US trade, but muted price action suggested there was little reaction to the disappointing retail sales data. Elsewhere, conditions were also listless. US stock futures edged sideways and broader risk sentiment stayed calm. While the retail sales miss was discouraging, traders appear content to hold positions steady. Attention remains firmly