The Chinese yuan reached its highest point against the U.S. dollar in seven months due to a stronger Japanese yen and investors reversing carry trades. The weak U.S. labor data and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts contributed to the yuan’s rise. Future movements hinge on Chinese exporters’ decisions and domestic economic factors.
Oil little changed on uncertainty over US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices saw little change on Friday after a significant drop. Hopes for an early end to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran have faded. This