The JOLTs data released on Wednesday paint a picture of labor market stagnation.

The British pound remains resilient against the yen, supported by interest rate divergence and carry trade momentum, with 215 as a long-term upside target.

Asian markets showed a mixed performance on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of China's inflation data later in the day.

Global markets kick off with geopolitics in focus as the US deepens involvement in Venezuela’s oil revival and eyes regional security.

Expectations have grown that today’s US jobs report will be decent enough to keep the Fed put for longer, and that the Supreme Court will rule against Trump’s tariffs.

The S&P 500 holds onto gains as big tech and AI stocks continue to benefit from investor sentiment.