CORRECTED-BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD down as US payrolls stunner lifts dollar broadly Corrects typo in lead, removes reference to Israel, Iran Oct 4 (Reuters) - The dollar index vaulted higher Friday and was on pace for its best week in two years following a strong U.S. jobs report for September. Non-farm payrolls increased a more-than-forecast 254k on the month, the unemployment unexpectedly fell and hourly earnings grew faster than expected.

FOREX-Strong jobs report propels dollar to best week since 2022 Dollar hits seven-week high Jobs report cuts bets for another big Fed rate cut Safe-haven demand also boosts dollar Updated at 1400 EDT By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The dollar jumped to a seven-week high on Friday and was on track to post its best week since September 2022 after a surprisingly strong jobs report for September led traders to cut bets that the Federal Reserve will make further 50-basis-point rate cuts

GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities rise with dollar, bond yields as investors cheer strong US payrolls US added 254,000 jobs in September vs 140,000 estimates Dollar hits highest level since August, US bond yields rise Oil rallies, on Mid East fears but settles below session highs Updates prices after U.S. stock market close By Sinéad Carew and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - MSCI's global equities index rose on Friday while the dollar climbed to its highest level since mid-August as inve

FOREX-Dollar jumps to seven-week high on strong US jobs report Updated at 10:00 EDT By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The dollar jumped to a seven-week high on Friday after data showed that U.S. employers added more jobs than expected in September, leading traders to pare bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates again by 50 basis points at its November meeting.

BUZZ-FX options wrap - Wanting the USD and US election protection Options that give holders the right to buy U.S dollars were sought amid the USD recovery from new recent lows, and were a prudent bet given the Greenback has extended its gains since Friday's U.S. jobs data beat . The data and its revisions were much higher than expected, which has changed the narrative around the size and timing of impending U.S.

FOREX-Dollar jumps to seven-week high on strong US jobs report By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The dollar jumped to a seven-week high on Friday after data showed that employers added more jobs than expected in September, leading traders to pare bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates again by 50 basis points at its November meeting.

FOREX-Dollar jumps to seven week high on strong US jobs report Oct 4 (Reuters) - The dollar jumped to a seven-week high on Friday after data showed that employers added more jobs than expected in September, leading traders to pare bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates again by 50 basis points at its November meeting. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 254,000 jobs last month after rising by an upwardly revised 159,000 in August.

FOREX-Dollar hits six-week high before payrolls report Updated at 1500 EDT By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The dollar rose to a six-week high on Thursday as data showed a still-solid U.S. economy before Friday's closely watched jobs report, while safe haven demand on concerns about rising Middle East tensions and the impact of a dockworker strike also boosted the currency.

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: Dollar rises for fourth day as pound sinks Oct 3 (Reuters) - The dollar index rose for fourth day Thursday as U.S. 10-year Treasury yields climbed to the highest level in nearly a month amid rising oil prices and U.S. data showing the economy remains healthy. Continuing jobless claims edged lower in the latest week and the U.S.

CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar hits six-week high on solid data, safe haven demand Corrects dates in paragraphs 6, 15, 17, 20 By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The dollar rose to a six-week high on Thursday as data showed a still-solid U.S. economy while safe haven demand on concerns about rising Middle East tensions and the impact of a dockworker strike also boosted the currency.

BUZZ-FX Options wrap: USD and premium gains warn of impending FX risks FX option implied volatility remains underpinned by risk aversion as middle eastern tensions simmer and U.S. NFP, CPI and elections loom. The USD and FX option USD calls are in demand, with an increased premium for the latter. That's apparent when looking at benchmark 1-month expiry 25 delta risk reversal contracts for the USD against the major pairings, with EUR/USD up to 0.325 from 0.1 and GBP/USD to 0.5 from 0.15 USD calls

FOREX-Dollar hits six-week peak to yen as Fed seen patient with rate cuts Firm ADP report raises bets for strong US jobs data on Friday Yen under pressure as new Japan PM says too soon for rate hikes Euro sags as ECB hawk Schnabel takes dovish tone on inflation Traders focus on economy in absence of Middle East escalation Updates prices at 0349 GMT By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The dollar scaled a more than six-week high versus the yen on Thursday as robustness in the U.S.

FOREX-Dollar hits one-month peak to yen as Fed seen taking time with rate cuts Firm ADP jobs report raises bets for strong US payrolls data on Friday Yen under pressure as new Japan PM says too soon for rate hikes Euro sags as ECB hawk Schnabel takes dovish tone on inflation Traders focus on economy in absence of Middle East escalation By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The dollar rose to a one-month high versus the yen on Thursday as robustness in the U.S.

FOREX-Dollar gains as ADP shows better-than-expected jobs gains Updated at 1500 EDT By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a three-week high against the euro on Wednesday after the ADP national employment report showed U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in September, ahead of Friday's highly anticipated jobs data.

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: Dollar rises with yields after ADP beat Oct 2 (Reuters) - The dollar index rose Wednesday, according to LSEG data, tracking higher Treasury yields following upbeat U.S. economic data and as investors pivoted toward greenbacks as a haven against Middle East tensions. The ADP estimate for September payrolls rose an above -forecast 143k and the pace of U.S.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks stable, oil rises as wary investors eye Middle East hostilities Updates prices to early afternoon Oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions Dollar hits three-week high after strong U.S. employment report U.S. Treasury yields rise as investors monitor Middle East conflict By Sinéad Carew, Lawrence White NEW YORK/ LONDON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - M SCI's global equities index was up very slightly on Wednesday w hile the dollar r ose and oil prices pared earlier gains, as investors

FOREX-Dollar gains as ADP shows better than expected jobs gains Updated at 10:00 EDT (1400 GMT By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a three-week high against the euro on Wednesday after the ADP national employment report showed U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in September, ahead of Friday's highly anticipated jobs data.

BUZZ-COMMENT-Japan PM could help EUR/JPY make its usual Oct gains Oct 2 (Reuters) - New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's latest comments on Bank of Japan monetary policy could boost EUR/JPY in October, a month when the cross usually climbs. EUR/JPY's seasonal performance shows it has posted a positive return in 14 of the last 24 Octobers, including in 2021, 2022 and 2023. However seasonality should not be considered in isolation, it needs to be corroborated by other factors for it to be

FOREX-Safe havens gain as Iran fires missiles at Israel Updated at 1450 EDT By Karen Brettell Oct 1 (Reuters) - Safe haven currencies strengthened on Tuesday as Iran launche d missiles towards Israel, while the dollar also firmed on data showing a resilient U.S. labor market. T he missiles were fired in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, safe haven assets rally with oil as Iran fires on Israel Updated prices at 02:45 p.m ET/ 1845 GMT By Sinéad Carew and Yoruk Bahceli Oct 1 (Reuters) - MSCI's global equities index sank with Treasury yields as investors shunned riskier assets while oil futures rallied sharply on concerns about supply after Iran launched missiles at Israel on Tuesday.