Weak US economic statistics is the reason behind an eight basis point decline in the US 10-year Treasury yield. FOMC minutes mention the downturn in the economy and leave room for rate decreases should inflation get close to the 2% target. A decline in ADP Employment Change and a notable …

The minutes of the latest FOMC meeting issued on Wednesday indicated that members of the committee are convinced that the US consumer price index readings (CPI) last May provided evidence that there is progress in terms of lowering inflation while meeting the central bank’s goal.A number of policymakers also suggested …

Gold prices surged over 1% on Wednesday due to weak US economic data and rising Fed rate cut expectations. The latest FOMC meeting minutes showed that “several participants” were ready to lift rates if inflation remained elevated. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) shows contracting US services activity, while labor …

The stock market’s impressive July debut is carrying over the energy from 2024’s promising first half. Although strong earnings are anticipated for the upcoming quarter, several analysts believe notable growth predictions for the remainder of the year are unrealistic. This could signal a postponement of the probable decline in the …

The US Federal Reserve will release its June 11-12 policy meeting minutes on Wednesday at 18:00 GMT. Investors will scrutinize the Fed’s hawkish hold and inflation outlook to gauge the timing of the expected interest rate cut this year. The Fed maintained its monetary policy settings for the seventh consecutive …

With another session of quiet trading activity across the FX sector, the US dollar moved marginally defensively. At their discussion panel at the ECB Forum, Fed Chair Jerome Powell and ECB President Christine Lagarde left no space for surprises in the interim. Investors are bracing themselves for a plethora of …

Powell Cites “Actual Advancement” While Central Bankers Evaluate War Against Inflation. Christine Lagarde, the head of the European Central Bank, and Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, both sounded upbeat about recent inflation figures but emphasized the need for greater confidence before cutting interest rates. Over the …

Crude Oil prices briefly reached new highs on Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate crude testing above $83.50 per barrel before easing back to $82.50. The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported a steeper-than-expected drawdown in US Crude Oil supplies, with API barrel counts showing a weekly decline of -9.163 million, far …

Bitcoin price is currently trading down -1.24% at $62,047, with a drop of over 2.25% over the last 24 hours and 16% below its all-time high of $73,835. The price has fallen 8.75% over the last 30 days and 5.5% over the last three months, leaving market analysts wondering if …

Gold fell 0.28% following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the ECB forum in Portugal. Powell stated that he is cautiously optimistic on disinflation and emphasizes the need for more progress before rate cuts. US Treasury yields remain firm, while the US Dollar fluctuates in familiar range. The XAU/USD trades …