Gold is now some steps back in the hands of the bears as traders await the key US CPI data. Gold is currently under pressure following, dropping at the turn of the past hour after a spike to the day’s highs, trapping breakout traders long when the US treasury notes …
Read More »USD/JPY’s recovers, but finds resistance at 146.55
The US dollar’s rebound from 145.15 is limited below 146.00. The market has turned cautious ahead of the results of US elections and CPI data, this is why the USDJPY is risking further decline to 142.00. The US Dollar’s recovery from two-week lows at the 145.15 area lost momentum at …
Read More »Fed’s Barkin: Inflation fight may lead to downturn
Fed’S fight against inflation may lead to a downturn in the US economy but that is a risk that the Fed will have to take, Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said on Wednesday, as reported by Reuters.The US Dollar showed no immediate reaction to these comments and the US Dollar …
Read More »WTI losses extend below $86 on Chinese demand-linked concerns
Oil prices have declined for the third consecutive day, to reach levels near $86. Concerns about a decline on demand from China are weighing on prices. US crude stockpiles increased above expectations last week.Front-month WTI crude futures are depreciating for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. Concerns about a potential …
Read More »US Wholesale Inventories Eased in September
Inventories at US wholesalers rose in September, although at a slower pace compared with the previous month as demand weakens.Inventories of US merchant wholesalers increased 0.6% in September on month, easing from a upwardly revised 1.4% increase in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Read More »Gold firmly holds above $1710 as buyers eye $1735
Gold prices fluctuate in the New York session amid the uncertainty of midterm elections in the United States. US Treasury yields are rising behind the US Dollar’s surge, which is up more than 0.50% against most G8 peers.Gold Price Analysis: Testing the 100-day EMA, which, once broken, would shift the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 08/11/2022
There was no obvious catalyst that specifically brought about the US Dollar’s decline, although the positive performance of US shares and easing government bond yields put pressure on the dollar after Wall Street’s opening. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note touched an intraday low of 4.65% after peaking at …
Read More »What could Congress, House midterm elections mean for American economy?
Tuesday’s midterm elections coincide with turbulent economic weakness in the United States amid accelerating recession-linked predictions as well as ongoing yield curve inversion. The results of Tuesday’s election will determine the makeup of a Congressional body that holds the powers to direct, guide and enact policies that will basically change …
Read More »Election Day Hits as Economic Optimism Dropped
Economic Optimism, Presidential Leadership and National Outlook indexes have dipped for the second consecutive month as Financial Related Stress improvesCoinciding with election day, the monthly IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, dropped for the second straight month, moving from 41.6 in October to 40.4 in …
Read More »WTI retreats below $90 on concerns about China, US elections
Oil price retreated on fresh fears about Chinese demand. The US dollar’s reversal has failed to support crude prices. WTI falls beyond 2% on the day to hit session lows near $90.00. Oil prices have extended losses for the second consecutive trading day on Tuesday, as hopes about a relaxation …
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