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QuoMarkets Introduces Weekend XAUUSD Trading as Demand for Continuous Market Access Grows
QuoMarkets has launched GOLD247, a new weekend trading instrument that allows eligible clients to trade gold (XAUUSD) on Saturdays and Sundays via MetaTrader 5. The product addresses growing demand for extended market access as gold continues to play a central role in global financial markets amid inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty, and strong central bank buying. GOLD247 operates independently from QuoMarkets' standard weekday XAUUSD offerings.
The U.S. Economy Just Added 162,000 Jobs in August, Blowing Past Estimates: That's Both Good and Bad News for the Stock Market.
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, more than triple economist estimates of 53,000, with broad-based gains across restaurants, government, education, and manufacturing. However, the strong jobs report increased the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September from 50% to 62.4%, which spooked investors concerned about higher borrowing costs and recession risks. While the healthy labor market is structurally positive long-term, near-term market sentiment remains negative due to rate hike concerns.
Fed Governor Chris Waller Just Significantly Upped the Stakes for the Sept. 11 Inflation Report. It Could Decide Whether There is a Rate Hike at the Fed's Upcoming Meeting
Fed Governor Chris Waller stated that the August inflation report (releasing Sept. 11) will likely determine his vote on whether to raise interest rates at the upcoming FOMC meeting. If inflation shows continued progress toward the 2% target, he would support holding rates steady; if inflation comes in hot, he would consider a rate hike. With three FOMC members already dissenting in favor of a hike, Waller's potential support could shift the committee's decision, making the inflation data a critical tiebreaker.
The Odds of a September Rate Hike Have Nearly Doubled, Courtesy of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh -- Here's What He Just Said
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech on August 28 significantly increased market expectations for a September interest rate hike, with odds jumping from 35% to 60%. Warsh emphasized that inflation, running above the Fed's 2% target for 65 months, is the central bank's predominant focus and stated the Fed must be confident inflation is moving toward its objective 'at sufficient speed.' This hawkish stance has spooked Wall Street, as rate hikes could slow the AI-driven market rally by increasing borrowing costs.
"We Have Work to Do": Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Expresses Concern Over Inflation in Closely Watched Jackson Hole Speech
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a hawkish Jackson Hole speech, expressing concerns that underlying inflation has not meaningfully improved despite recent softer inflation reports. Warsh stated the Fed must be confident inflation is moving toward its 2% target at sufficient speed, otherwise "we have work to do." His comments immediately increased market expectations for a September rate hike from 35.5% to 57.5%, signaling potential monetary tightening ahead.