Next week, gold prices might still be weak since Fed Chair Jerome Powell is continuing to adopt tightening policy in an effort to keep the market from becoming too dovish. At the time of writing, the precious metal is trading at $1936.68 per ounce.Powell said that if inflation pressures didn’t …
Read More »Oil achieves 2% daily gain, but headed for third weekly decline
Oil prices rose by 2% on Friday due to speculators taking profits on short positions, but remained on track for a third week of losses due to slowing demand. Brent futures rose by 2.0% to $81.58 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 2.0% to $77.28. Both …
Read More »Wall Street rallies on easing Treasury yields
The S&P 500 is expected to close the week higher than 4,400, despite a decline in consumer confidence. Meanwhile, US Treasury bond rates have stabilised after rising more than 10 basis points over the course of the entire yield curve on Thursday. S&P 500 breaks 4,400 as Wall Street closes …
Read More »US Dollar consolidates, expected to close with weekly gain
The DXY index trades neutral at 105.90, closing a 0.80% weekly gain. Fed hawks revived USD strength during the week.UoM consumer sentiment data come in lower than expected. The focus shifts to next week’s inflation figure from the US from October.The US Dollar showed minimal movement on Friday. The DXY …
Read More »China’s deflation impacts global manufacturers’ profits
The worldwide manufacturing sector is being impacted by China’s economic downturn, as evidenced by the decline in semiconductors, smartphones, and other electronics. Weak capital investment has also resulted in a slow demand for machinery.According to a Nikkei analysis of QUICK-FactSet data, the net incomes of about 13,000 major listed companies …
Read More »AUD/USD ends week lower, pressured by RBA’s stance, Powell’s hawkishness
The Australian Dollar (AUD) has experienced a significant drop in value, with the AUD/USD pair dropping 0.12% for the day and extending its losses throughout the week. The RBA’s 25 bps rate hike under new Governor Michele Bullock’s leadership failed to provide a bullish impetus for the Aussie, and Fed …
Read More »WTI trapped as US Crude Oil production hits all-time high
Crude Oil saw a minor relief bid on Thursday before getting pushed back down. WTI ticked into $77.00 before slipping back to $75.00. US hits all-time highs on Crude Oil production.WTI Crude Oil continues to get pushed into recent lows as barrel bids struggle to find the floor on bearish …
Read More »Gold reshine on positive market sentiment, softer jobs data
Gold prices have rebounded from their weekly lows, marking a 0.43% increase, as traders digest the latest US jobless claims report. The Federal Reserve’s divided stance and the anticipation of Chairman Powell’s speech keep investors on edge, with a dovish tilt currently in the lead. Geopolitical tensions following the Hamas …
Read More »How Is Russia using gold to avoid sanctions?
Russia is utilizing gold to get around sanctions put in place following its invasion of Ukraine, according to a red alert issued by the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) to the financial industry. According to the NCA, concerted efforts are being made to launder gold that has been sanctioned in …
Read More »Wall Street still stuck as oil recovers from sharp losses
After recent fluctuations, Wall Street appears to be mostly neutral. The Standard & Poor’s 500 is expected to have a quiet, mixed day for the fourth straight day, with early trading remaining unchanged. Nearly flat on the Nasdaq composite, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 11 points, or less …
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