Gold prices on Tuesday hovered below the record level they reached in the previous session, with the dollar and Treasury bond yields remaining steady after robust US data raised doubts about whether the Federal Reserve (US central bank) would cut interest rates three times this year. By 0624 GMT, gold …
Read More »Nikkei closed higher despite profit-taking and risks associated with the yen
Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher on Tuesday, briefly surpassing the 40,000-point mark before some gains were trimmed by profit-taking and concerns about potential intervention by Japanese authorities to stabilize the yen. The Nikkei index ended Tuesday’s session up 0.1 percent at 39,838.91 points. Although the index has risen approximately 19 …
Read More »Oil rises thanks to upbeat manufacturing data and rising tensions in the Middle East
Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Tuesday, buoyed by signs of improving demand and escalating tensions in the Middle East, which pushed US futures to their highest level in five months in the previous session. Brent crude futures for June delivery climbed 37 cents to $87.79 a barrel …
Read More »Gold Reaches All-Time High as US Data Revives Expectations of June Rate Cut
Gold prices continued to surge to unprecedented highs on Monday following the release of data indicating a slowdown in the pace of inflation in the United States. This development reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could implement its first interest rate cut in June, as lower interest rates diminish the …
Read More »Oil Approaches Five-Month Highs Amid Anticipated Decrease in Supplies
On Monday, oil prices stabilized near their highest levels in five months, buoyed by various factors including expectations of declining supplies due to OPEC+ production cuts, attacks on Russian refineries, and robust data from the Chinese manufacturing sector indicating improved demand. As of 1115 GMT, Brent crude prices dipped by …
Read More »Turkish stocks rise and the lira declines after the election results
On Monday, Turkish stocks experienced a notable increase while the lira saw a slight decline after reaching its lowest levels ever against the dollar following the opposition’s significant victory over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) in local elections. Analysts attributed the AKP’s electoral setback to factors …
Read More »Dollar is stable as bets increase on interest rate cuts in June
The dollar was broadly stable on Monday as data showing declining inflation in the United States reinforced bets that the US central bank may cut interest rates in June, while the yen fluctuated near the 152 level to the dollar, which reinforced traders’ concerns about possible government intervention. The US …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei index closes at a two-week low as a new fiscal year begins
On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a notable downturn, closing at its lowest level in two weeks, dipping below the 40,000-point mark. This decline was primarily attributed to traders opting to sell stocks to secure profits on the first day of the country’s new fiscal year. The Nikkei index recorded …
Read More »Gold reaches a record high, supported by hopes of a US interest rate cut in June
On Monday, gold prices surged to a record high following reports indicating a moderation in US inflation during February. This development heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) would implement interest rate cuts in June. During spot transactions, gold prices jumped by 1 percent to reach $2,255.39 …
Read More »Oil rises as investors bet on tight supplies
On Monday, oil prices continued their upward trajectory, building on recent gains amid various factors including anticipated declines in supplies due to OPEC+ production cuts, attacks on Russian refineries, and positive data from the Chinese manufacturing sector, signaling improved demand. As of 0331 GMT, Brent crude prices climbed by 29 …
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