Mixed Signals from Fed, Tech Earnings Boost Sentiment Ahead of NFP Report

The US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged has sent mixed signals about future rate hikes, while major tech companies' earnings reports have boosted sentiment in the sector.

This week will see a slew of economic data releases from the United States, including the crucial labor market NFP report on Friday, which is expected to show moderate employment growth and a slight rise in the unemployment rate to 4.3%.

The US100 (Nasdaq 100 futures) index, USDJPY currency pair, and Brent Crude Oil are key markets to watch as investors analyze earnings reports from companies such as SpaceX, AMD, Palantir, Uber, and Cloudflare.

The USDJPY pair has been influenced by recent verbal support from the United States and hawkish remarks from Governor Ueda, but it remains anchored near the 160 level.