Japan’s Nikkei index surged to its highest level in 34 years on Friday, marking its most impressive week since March 2022. The rally was bolstered by diminishing expectations that the Bank of Japan would imminently shift away from its monetary easing policy and a resurgence of foreign investor interest. Closing …
Read More »Gold price recovers ahead of China’s CPI
In the early Asian session on Friday, the price of gold rises from the weekly low of $2,013 to $2,030. The chance that the Fed would not start lowering interest rates as soon as anticipated, however, might restrict the upside of the yellow metal and put some selling pressure on …
Read More »Fed’s Mester: March probably too early for rate cut
The rocky path of getting inflation back to the US Federal Reserve’s 2% target rate reflected in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures means that it would likely be too soon for the central bank to cut its policy rate in March, Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said on …
Read More »European stocks rise before the release of US inflation data
European stocks opened higher on Thursday before an important report on inflation in the United States will provide indications about the path of interest rate cuts that the Federal Reserve may follow, and shares of basic resource companies led the gains. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.6 percent by …
Read More »Dollar Weakens in Asia as Traders Await US Inflation Data
In Asian trading on Thursday, the US dollar experienced a decline, dropping to its lowest level around 102 points as traders awaited crucial US inflation data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s policy direction for the year. Bitcoin surged to $46,400, nearing its highest level in two years, following the …
Read More »Treasury yields decline ahead of CPI data
While financial markets gear up for a relatively busy year, there persists a state of severe disagreement about the forces driving longer-term interest rates.The range of forecasts for the yield on the 10-year Treasury one year from now is below 3% to above 5%. The yield outlook is mostly dependent …
Read More »Oil prices decline after surprise US stockpile build
Oil prices declined on Wednesday due to a surprise increase in US crude stockpiles, raising concerns about demand in the largest oil market. The EIA report highlighted investor concerns of slowing demand growth, with US crude inventories rising by 1.3 million barrels in the week ended January 5 to 432.4 …
Read More »Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of US Inflation Data
In cautious trading on Wednesday, the dollar maintained its position as investors awaited crucial US inflation data later in the week, which could impact Federal Reserve policy. Meanwhile, Bitcoin faced fluctuations after a false social media post caused turmoil in the markets. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported …
Read More »Why have commodities had a challenging year in 2023?
The United States has become the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas for the first time ever, surpassing top suppliers Australia and Qatar. This surge in LNG exports is driven by Freeport LNG’s return to full service and robust global demand, particularly from Europe. With an average of 13.25 …
Read More »GBP/USD faces mild losses amid market risk aversion
With losses averaging approximately -0.40%, the GBP/USD pair is trading close to the 1.2695 mark. The US dollar appeared to have recovered from Monday’s earlier decline. Following mixed data last week, markets recalculated Fed expectations as investors focused more on the impending CPI report.The GBP/USD pair saw a decline in …
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