The market is keeping a watchful eye ahead of the US jobs report later
There is a lot of focus on the US non-farm payrolls later today, as market participants are in search of more clues on how the rise in coronavirus cases across the US is impacting the labour market. At this point, it feels

Der Spiegel reports, citing a video call between senior government officials
The report says that the government plans to bring forward stimulus spending worth €16 billion for a total of €26 billion. This compares with the previous plan to speed up only €10 billion in investment in digital, security and defense projects.

Forex news from the European trading session – 7 August 2020
Headlines:
Markets:
– USD leads, NZD lags on the day
– European equities mixed; E-minis down 0.4%

Further comments by Ramsden
The BOE published a box on negative rates in its yesterday – the first time it has done so – and that is inviting market participants to get used to the idea that policymakers are almost likely to pursue such a measure if the economic recovery falters.

Comments by China top diplomat, Yang Jiechi
Uh oh, China is starting to pull out the Phase One trade deal card in light of recent tensions between the two. There are known boundaries that both sides should not cross that may lead to the deal breaking down, so China is making that clear once again.

The firm revises their euro forecast from 1.17 to 1.20
On the revision, they argue that the dollar is likely to decline further on the back of uncertanties surrounding the US‘ fiscal stance.

European equities and US futures fall to session lows
European indices are extending declines with the DAX now down by over 0.8%. Meanwhile, US futures are down by ~0.3% as well and are off levels earlier in the session.

Latest data released by Challenger, Gray, and Christmas Inc
– 170k
US-based employers announced another 262,649 job cuts in July and this does provide some indication that perhaps the labour market recovery is losing some steam as demand conditions continue to suffer across the country.

Forex news from the European trading session – 6 August 2020
Headlines:
Markets:
– GBP leads, CAD lags on the day
– European equities lower; E-minis down 0.2%

Comments by German health minister, Jens Spahn
– But does not think have to comprehensively close shops again
– May have to re-look at what kind of events/celebrations can take place
Germany reported 1,045 new virus cases today – the first time that the daily count exceeded 1,000 since early May – and that is raising some fear