Once again, the rise in government bond yields is acting as the catalyst for the sell off in stocks.
U.S. job growth accelerated in August, with wages posting the biggest annual increase in more than nine years and unemployment hitting its lowest level
The US dollar was steady at its lowest level since the beginning of the week, as the dollar index trading against a basket of currencies at 94.93 levels,
The British pound rose strongly from a two-week low of 1.2785 to reach its highest level since last Friday, trading at 1.2965
The US dollar continued its gains today, reaching its highest level since August 24 at 95.60 against a basket of currencies as investors headed towards safe havens
Ben Robson's coverage of the trading week's most important market events
Markets are monitoring the US-Canada talks this week after a deal failed on Friday, and US markets will be closed on Monday for Labor Day
The British Pound held steady near its highest level in a month, after rising hopes of a deal before Brexit
The U.S. dollar fell today to its lowest level since Tuesday at 94.47 before recovering slightly supported by easing of market fears
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