Gold prices moved in a narrow range on Thursday as cautious investors awaited US economic data due later in the day, which could affect the pace of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. And gold recorded in instant transactions $ 1814.03 an ounce by 1118 GMT. And US gold futures …
Read More »Yen supported by the policy adjustment of the BoJ and dollar is declining
The yen rose on Thursday, back towards a four-month peak against the dollar hit this week after a surprise shift by the Bank of Japan on bond yield controls spurred bullish bets for the Japanese currency. The yen rose by 0.4 percent to 131.99 per dollar. It hit a four-month …
Read More »European stocks rise with support of energy and financial sectors
European stocks rose on Thursday for the second consecutive session, supported by stocks in the financial and energy sectors, as investors were optimistic about improving consumer sentiment in the United States after the decline in inflation expectations. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.3% by 0809 GMT in quiet holiday trade, …
Read More »Britain’s economic growth slowed to 1.9% in the third quarter of 2022 on an annual basis
The pace of British GDP growth slowed in the third quarter of 2022, as the economy grew by 1.9%, compared to expectations of a growth of 2.4%, after the economy had previously recorded a growth of 4.4%. On a quarterly basis, the UK economy contracted by 0.3%, compared to expectations …
Read More »Gold is moving in a narrow range as traders await economic data
Gold rose on Thursday, supported by a weak dollar amid weak trading due to the holiday season, but prices moved in a narrow range as market participants await economic data in search of more guidance. Gold in instant transactions rose 0.2 percent to $ 1818.40 an ounce by 0225 GMT. …
Read More »Oil rises thanks to the decline in US inventories amid a winter storm
Oil prices rose on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day as inventories of crude, heating oil and jet fuel grew tighter in the United States as a winter storm swept the country and travel was set to pick up for the holiday season. And by 0422 GMT, Brent crude futures …
Read More »Yen is holding on to big gains after a sudden change in the Bank of Japan’s policy
The yen stabilized on Wednesday after jumping nearly 4 percent in the previous session when the Bank of Japan unexpectedly revised one of its key policies, giving government bond yields an opportunity to rise. The Bank of Japan revised its yield curve control policy on Tuesday while leaving its broader …
Read More »Gold is locked in a narrow range as traders await economic data
Gold prices fell on Wednesday in a narrow range in light of the rise of the dollar, but the precious metal did not move far from the highest level in a week, which it recorded in the previous session, amid anticipation of economic data to be published during the current …
Read More »The Russian ruble fell to its lowest level against the dollar since May
The Russian ruble fell to its lowest level since early May, crossing 70 to the dollar on Wednesday, bringing its monthly losses to nearly 14 percent, amid fears of sanctions imposed on Russian oil and gas. And by 0939 GMT, the ruble fell 2.5 percent against the dollar, recording 70.60, …
Read More »Gold is falling as the dollar regains some strength
Gold prices fell on Wednesday, after hitting a one-week high in the previous session, on the back of the dollar regaining some strength, which makes bullion priced in the US currency more expensive for buyers abroad. Spot gold fell 0.2 percent to $1,813.55 an ounce by 0623 GMT, after rising …
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