Gold and silver prices rose during Tuesday’s lunchtime US trading session, with gold reaching a three-week high and silver reaching a four-week high. Fresh purchasing activity in the precious metals was sparked by reports on the consumer confidence index and the US jobs turnover data (JOLTS), both of which were …
Read More »BNB coin jumps by over 5% in 24 hours
The price of BNB/USD increased by 5.91% to $231.33 over the previous day. This maintains the upward path it has been on for the previous week, rising 13.0% from $205.67 to the present price. The current value of the coin is $686.31, which is its all-time high.The coin’s trading volume …
Read More »Shadow lending threatens China’s financial system
As the first Chinese trust to fall in more than 20 years, Chinese lender Xinhua Trust is selling shares at outrageously cheap prices after declaring bankruptcy in May. Since then, the corporation has listed some of its assets on Taobao for sale at a 30% discount, and only recently added …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, August 28
The USD is trading weakly against the majority of its competitors on Monday due in large part to a small consolidation and a risk-positive market environment. On the other side, while markets continue to assess Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday, the hawkish rhetoric of the European Central Bank is gaining …
Read More »EUR/USD rises on consolidating US dollar
Near 1.0810, the EUR/USD pair soared. After Jerome Powell’s speech, the US dollar and US yields consolidated, with the USD trading weakly against most competitors as a result of a minor consolidation and a risk-positive market environment. As markets digested Powell’s speech, the hawkish tone of the European Central Bank …
Read More »Dallas Fed’s survey reveals cons of hawkishness
The Dallas Fed’s Texas Manufacturing survey has revealed that the Fed’s hawkish interest rate hikes have had a negative impact on the economy. The August survey found that the production index, which measures factory activity in the state, fell again in August, dropping 6 points to -11.2, the lowest level …
Read More »AUD/USD rebounds on strong Aussie sales after Women’s World Cup
The Australian dollar has gained 0.40% against the US dollar due to positive retail sales data and falling bond yields. The pair is set to extend its losses after Fed’s Powell delivers hawkish remarks at Jackson Hole. The AUD/USD pair trades at 0.6421, gaining 0.30%. The US Dollar Index drops …
Read More »US NFP data outlook for August looks uncertain
The US nonfarm jobs data for August is expected on Friday, with bond market investors seeking a reprieve from higher long-term rates. The August employment report showed the economy added fewer jobs than expected, but solid wage gains and a declining unemployment rate to 3.5% pointed to continued tightness in …
Read More »WTI surges despite Chinese economic fears
WTI has surged despite Chinese economic fears, trading near $80.00 and at $79.94 per barrel. The fragile Chinese economic situation limits upside potential, but markets are monitoring potential supports from the Chinese government.Oil prices managed to maintain momentum despite the fragile real-estate sector and the plummeting Evergrande’s stock. The US …
Read More »Gold price moves sideways as investors await key economic data
After a strong recovery, the price of gold has levelled out as investors look for new reasons to take action. At the time of writing, the precious metal is selling for $1921.51 per ounce. At the Jackson Hole Symposium, Fed Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed that future policy decisions will be …
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