Expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in November and declining US Treasury yields propel gold to a new all-time high. S&P Global Flash PMIs show that while the manufacturing sector is resilient, the US economy is not as strong in the manufacturing sector.While retaining policy flexibility and …
Read More »Crude Oil surges after US PMI’s
Crude Oil advances higher after US PMI’s lead the way. Euopean PMI data shows a substantial decline in Services and Manufacturing activity in the region. The US Dollar Index strengthens on Monday, with European investors heading into the safe haven US dollar. Crude Oil makes a run for it and …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and U.S. Interest Rate Cut
Oil prices edged higher on Monday, driven by concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East and optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve’s significant interest rate cut last week would support demand. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $74.71 a barrel by 0705 …
Read More »Gold Prices Hit Record High Amid U.S. Rate Cut Optimism, Market Awaits More Economic Signals
Gold prices surged to a new record high in Asian trading, fueled by optimism surrounding recent U.S. interest rate cuts. Investors also exhibited caution ahead of a series of economic events this week, which further supported the yellow metal’s rise. Spot gold climbed 0.3% to reach a historic high of …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Session, September 20 US Dollar Strengthens Amidst Fed Rate Cut and Economic OptimismThe US Dollar gained momentum following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, reflecting growing market optimism about the US economy. The New York Fed’s Nowcast model projects robust economic growth in the third and fourth …
Read More »Gold Prices Soar: A Strategic Analysis
Gold is +1.48 up during the US session on Friday, trading at USD 2,624.51. Gold prices have recently reached unprecedented heights, sparking renewed interest in the precious metal. While the exact reasons for this surge remain somewhat elusive, several key factors are likely contributing to the bullish sentiment. This analysis …
Read More »Oil Prices Ease but Set for Second Weekly Gain Amid U.S. Rate Cuts and Lower Stockpiles
Oil prices slipped on Friday, yet they remained poised for a second consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s significant interest rate cut and shrinking global stockpiles. As of 10:04 GMT, Brent futures had declined by 50 cents (0.67%) to $74.38 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude futures fell …
Read More »Gold Prices Rise as Dollar Slips After Fed Rate Cut, Markets Eye Further Reductions
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar following the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate cut. The move has bolstered optimism for more rate reductions, driving demand for the precious metal as a hedge against currency weakness and economic uncertainty. Gold Reacts to Fed’s …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 19
Following the FOMC, the US Dollar Index (DXY) returned to the 100.50 zone while retaining its gloomy outlook. Harker of the Fed isn’t scheduled to talk until the end of the week. As selling pressure on the US dollar increased, the EUR/USD strengthened its gain from Wednesday and returned to …
Read More »Does Oil Price Try To Defy Market Fundamentals?
WTI futures were trading at $70.98 per barrel. WTI prices are lower by 3.35% so far this year. In the past 24 hours, Brent futures have increased by 1.95% to trade at $74.11/bbl. Brent prices have dropped by 6.26% so far this year. Although prices for West Texas Intermediate have …
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