Economic Report

Spot Gold is bidding lower, testing back beneath the $2,000 key handle. The Gold Index (XAU/USD) is trimming back some gains as investors weigh their options post-US data.Gold remains well-bid, but $2,000 is proving to be a challenging level. XAU/USD tipped back into a daily high above the $2,000 mark, …

During his most recent press statements and remarks, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used the word “careful” to characterise the U.S. central bank’s attempt to strike a balance between tightening credit conditions and the Fed’s belief that the economy was about to slow down, and the risks of still-high inflation …

The dollar faced pressure on Tuesday and was trading at multi-month lows against the euro and other major currencies at a time when investors expect US interest rates to fall next year and see this as a signal to sell the dollar as a hedge. Movements were modest in early …

Profiting from the declining value of the US dollar, the EUR/USD pair keeps rising, currently trading at 1.0942. One major factor supporting the strength of the Euro and weakening the dollar is the decline in US Treasury bond yields.The likelihood of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve supports the …

Concerns regarding Germany’s recovery, which is anticipated to be challenging, are growing. Due to a combination of rising interest rates, weak global orders, and high energy costs, Germany’s economy has been among the weakest in Europe this year.Given a combination of rising interest rates, weak global orders, and high energy …

The US dollar has experienced its worst week since July 2023, with negative momentum dominating the market. Next week will be shorter in the US due to Thanksgiving. US – China Talks US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had a positive conversation about climate change and improving …

The GBP/USD is trading flat but but erratic as it attempts to stay above the 1.2400 handle. The midweek rally in the Pound Sterling remains vulnerable as markets pare back gains. The GBP is consolidating due to weak UK data.As the pair struggles to break above the upper end of …

Oil prices are heading for a fourth consecutive week of decline, and remained little changed in early Asian trading after falling by about five percent to the lowest level in four months yesterday, Thursday, amid concerns about global demand. Brent crude futures rose ten cents, equivalent to 0.1 percent, to …

WTI is trading at $73.055 per barrel as US oil stocks rise more than anticipated. Earlier on the day, the American crude touched four month lows at $72.55.Concerns about declining oil demand are fueled by weak US economic indicators, such as an increase in unemployment claims and a decline in …

Little progress was made during the San Francisco meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, but both leaders made encouraging remarks about addressing climate change and enhancing communication. According to Biden, US support for China’s faltering economy is desirable, but not at the price of US intellectual …