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The latest employment figures in the United States have increased the US Dollar, impacting the major currency pairs, including the USDJPY. Additionally, the recent exit of the Bank of Japan from its negative interest rate policy, coupled with a 12th consecutive monthly decline in household spending, has contributed to an upward bias in the USDJPY exchange rate.

The upcoming release of the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report generates high anticipation among traders worldwide.  The report is scheduled to be released later today and is expected to reveal an addition of 212,000 jobs for the month, with an estimated unemployment rate of 5.9%.  It is of paramount importance for market participants to meticulously scrutinize the headline figures and the underlying details, such as labor force participation and wage growth.  Given the anticipation of significant economic data releases, traders will be closely monitoring the market today with a keen eye on their potential impact on the US Dollar.

Yesterday's trading session saw the price of Gold closing at 2297.55 US Dollars per troy ounce, surpassing the previous all-time high and setting an unprecedented record of eleven all-time highs in 2024 alone.  This surge in value can be attributed to several factors, including the recent retracement of the US Dollar, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, mounting inflationary pressure, and the potential for an extended period of high interest rates. 

The Swiss franc has been in an uptrend since February 7, following a path of successively higher peaks and troughs. This was propelled by the rallying US dollar, as well as the recent monetary easing implemented by the Swiss National Bank. Traders are expected to closely monitor the currency pair in light of the forthcoming release of significant economic data that could potentially impact currency valuations.

The GBPJPY pair is off to a fresh start this week with a bullish candlestick, signaling the end of a short-term decline of two consecutive bearish sessions. As of now, the exchange rate is hovering slightly above the support level of 191.315 and is showing signs of gaining momentum to reach the resistance level of 193.533.

Despite a more-than-anticipated decrease in crude oil stockpiles, the commodity closed the week at $81.222 per barrel. 

The inflationary pressure in the United States has caused a decline in the EURUSD exchange rate, which can be attributed to the optimistic Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.  On the other hand, the corresponding PMI data from France and Germany have suffered significant declines.  As a result, the US dollar index has increased, which has also impacted the EURUSD price.

The Australian Dollar experienced a significant surge in value following the release of the February Labour Force report, which surpassed expectations.  The impressive employment data has prompted a positive response from investors, resulting in a rally for the Australian Dollar.  Traders are expected to closely monitor the AUDUSD currency pair in light of the forthcoming release of significant economic data that could impact currency valuations.