After a week of losses, gold prices found their footing in Asian markets on Monday, sparking a glimmer of optimism amongst traders. This modest recovery comes as investors tread cautiously ahead of the crucial U.S. inflation data release this week. Market activity was relatively muted due to holidays in the …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: FOMC Minutes, Inflation Attract Most Attention
The minutes of the latest Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting as well as inflation data attrac1ted most attention across trading markets for the week. The US dollar closed last week’s trading in an upward direction on the back of signals as well as messages included in FOMC Minutes for May’s …
Read More »Oil Prices Recover Amid Improved Market Sentiment
Amid broad market sentiment rebound, WTI crude oil bounced back above $77.55 per barrel, up 1.11%. Crude Oil markets are recovering despite ongoing concerns over US oversupply. Fed rate cut bets continue to get hammered by sticky inflation fears. US Crude Oil rebounded on Friday, recovering from a fresh 12-week …
Read More »Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Fed Comments and U.S. Fuel Demand
Oil prices held steady on Friday as investors weighed the latest remarks from the U.S. Federal Reserve regarding interest rates amid persistent inflation, while signs of robust seasonal U.S. fuel demand provided support. Brent crude futures edged up 5 cents to $81.41 a barrel by 0640 GMT, while U.S. West …
Read More »Gold Steadies Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Stabilizes After Record Highs
Gold Prices Steady in Asian Trade Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Friday, but the yellow metal was nursing steep weekly declines due to persistent concerns over prolonged high U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,332.77 an ounce, while gold futures for June delivery fell 0.1% to …
Read More »Asian Markets Tumble Amid U.S. Inflation Concerns and Escalating Middle East Tensions
On Friday, most Asian stock markets declined, mirroring the negative sentiment from Wall Street as persistent concerns over U.S. inflation and high interest rates dampened investor appetite for riskier assets. Chinese Markets: Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300: Fell 0.4%Shanghai Composite: Declined 0.2%Hang Seng Index: Dropped 1.5% Chinese markets continued their downward …
Read More »US stocks decline following US data, FOMC minutes
US stocks are under pressure to decline as a result of the negative mood that pervaded the markets on Thursday after the most recent US data releases and the ongoing effects of the FOMC minutes from Wednesday, which included a strong recommendation for the central bank to keep raising interest …
Read More »Gold Prices Retreat Amid Rising Rate Concerns and Dollar Strength
Gold prices experienced extended losses in Asian trade on Thursday, further retreating from recent record highs as renewed worries about high interest rates and diminished safe haven demand weighed on the yellow metal. Industrial Metals Follow Suit Industrial metals, including copper, also faced losses, with copper prices sharply declining from …
Read More »Asian Markets React to Policy Patience and Geopolitical Tensions
Several Asian share benchmarks experienced declines on Thursday as investors grappled with the implications of policymakers adopting a patient approach to monetary easing amidst persistent inflationary pressures. Geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Taiwan Strait, added to market concerns. Market Movements Chinese blue chips and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index faced …
Read More »How have financial markets reacted to latest FOMC minutes?
On Wednesday, the Fed issued the minutes of its last meeting held on April 30 and May 1, which sheds light on monetary policy trends and overall economic conditions. The minutes also answer important questions related to the challenges facing financial markets in America and the world. Let’s have a …
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