Canada employment change -17,7K vs 15.0K estimate.For background, the Labour Force Survey, published monthly by Statistics Canada, provides comprehensive data on employment, unemployment, and labour force participation across Canada. Released on the first or second Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m.

Crude Oil –08.05.2026.  Crude Oil managed to hit a drop as traders await updates on a potential US-Iran peace deal that would reopen oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. As we see over the chart, the market is facing a chance for a trading zone between support 84.20-85.20 and resistance 96.90.

USD/JPY –08.05.2026.  USDJPY managed to hit a fast drop after the Bank of Japan threatened to intervene in the market to back up the currency. As we see from the chart, prices managed to test the trend support around 15500-60 which could lead to a trading zone towards the resistance at 157.50-70.

investingLive European markets wrap: A steadier mood with US jobs report up next.It was a calmer session as markets continue to wait on fresh leads from the US-Iran conflict. It remains to be seen if there will be any official confirmation of a framework deal before the weekend but traders and investors are keeping the faith.

WTI retreats as markets downplay Hormuz strike risk, await US jobs report.WTI retreats as markets downplay Hormuz strike risk, await US jobs report

Pound Sterling outperforms its peers amid risk-on mood, US NFP in focus.Pound Sterling outperforms its peers amid risk-on mood, US NFP in focus

Fed: Extended pause message tempers hike bets – DBS.Fed: Extended pause message tempers hike bets – DBS

India FX Reserves, USD declined to $690.69B in April 27 from previous $698.49B.India FX Reserves, USD declined to $690.69B in April 27 from previous $698.49B

Fed's Miran: It is appropriate to cut interest rates.Fed's Miran: It is appropriate to cut interest rates

Iran's Araghchi: Condemns US navy strike on Iranian tankers.Iran's Araghchi: Condemns US navy strike on Iranian tankers

USD: Payroll growth seen normalizing – TD Securities.USD: Payroll growth seen normalizing – TD Securities

Campaigners drop bid to make Swiss National Bank hold bitcoin.Cryptocurrency advocates trying to make the Swiss ​National Bank hold bitcoin in its reserves are set to drop their campaign after ‌failing to get enough signatures to trigger a referendum.

What are the analyst calls ahead of the US non-farm payrolls later today?.It's jobs day in the US and while markets are still fixated on US-Iran developments, the non-farm payrolls data will be a key risk event to look out for in wrapping up the week. The consensus is for a +62k headline print with the unemployment rate holding at 4.3%.

US Jobs on Tap after Court Ruled Against Section 122 Tariffs and Conflict in the Middle East.After recovering in the North American afternoon for the second consecutive session yesterday, the dollar has been sold again in Asia and Europe today. The market has mostly shrugged off news of new hostilities in the Middle East.

Rupee gains on week, US-Iran jitters spark choppy trading.Volatility expectations for the rupee drifted higher as investors remained on tenterhooks for the next chapter in the more ‌than two-month-long war ⁠that ⁠had upended the macroeconomic outlook for oil importers such as India.

Morning Bid: Chip push, crude pull.Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.

Australian Dollar gains against US Dollar ahead of US NFP data.Australian Dollar gains against US Dollar ahead of US NFP data

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Fundamentals Return as Truce Holds — WTI $92 or Brent $104 Next?.Ceasefire stability allows focus to shift from headlines to supply-demand dynamics. Natural Gas futures reclaim $2.81 showing early signs of life while WTI slides to $94.82 and Brent retests channel floor at $100.52.

USD/JPY: Intervention doubts with BoJ caution – MUFG.USD/JPY: Intervention doubts with BoJ caution – MUFG

USD: Escalation risk supports recovery – ING.USD: Escalation risk supports recovery – ING

Brent: Geopolitics keep prices elevated – Deutsche Bank.Brent: Geopolitics keep prices elevated – Deutsche Bank

First Light News: All That Is Certain Is the Uncertainty.Overnight in the Middle East, tensions between the US and Iran escalated after both sides exchanged fire.

Yen Stabilises, But Intervention Risks Remain.USD/JPY is holding near 156.83 on Friday. Despite heightened volatility in recent sessions, the yen is set to end the week broadly unchanged.

Greece Consumer Price Index (YoY) increased to 5.4% in April from previous 3.9%.Greece Consumer Price Index (YoY) increased to 5.4% in April from previous 3.9%

ECB is studying defences against Mythos-powered attacks, Lagarde says.The European Central Bank is studying defences against cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence model Mythos but, like the rest of ​Europe, it is at a disadvantage because it has no ‌access to it, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Friday.

US Jobs Data Takes Focus Amid Fragile US-Iran Peace Hopes.In the US-Iran conflict, the two sides exchanged fire overnight in the Strait of Hormuz (SOH), but Trump says that the ceasefire is still in effect. Trump has again threatened to resume attacks if no nuclear deal is reached, although similar threats have not always materialised.

GBP/JPY pops up above 213.00 even as UK local elections point to Labour party losses.GBP/JPY pops up above 213.00 even as UK local elections point to Labour party losses

Oil: Volatile swings on war headlines – Rabobank.Oil: Volatile swings on war headlines – Rabobank

WTI Price Forecast: 20-day EMA acts as key barrier.WTI Price Forecast: 20-day EMA acts as key barrier

Euro edges higher despite geopolitical woes, soft German data.Euro edges higher despite geopolitical woes, soft German data