Most financial market entered Q4 with a volatile earthquake, largely due to the heightened uncertainty surrounding four key factors: the US labour market, East Coast port strikes, Middle Eastern tensions, and the impending US presidential election. However, the previous trading week brought a glimmer of relief, as the US nonfarm …
Read More »Gold slides following US NFP
Gold prices are back in the positive territory after a steep selloff after the US NFP data, and traders are scratching their heads as to what has happened here. The data released today has made speculators shred their bets on another jumbo rate cut, and this impacted the price of …
Read More »What can investors expect from looming NFP data?
As on the first Friday of every month, investors await the fresh NFP figures, The US economy is expected to add 140K jobs in September, following a 142K expansion the previous month. The Unemployment Rate is expected to remain steady at 4.2% during the same period. Average Hourly Earnings is …
Read More »XAU Stabilized Above Daily Lows Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven DemandGold prices have experienced a dramatic surge, surpassing the $2,650 mark, as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, coupled with the threat of wider regional instability, has driven investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets like gold. The …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, Oct. 2
The US dollar continued to rise and hit new three-week highs, supported by growing US rates and an ongoing risk-on attitude in reaction to escalating Middle East tensions. The US Dollar Index (DXY) surged to all-time highs of over 101.70 as a result of the ongoing risk aversion and growing …
Read More »Middle East conflict boosts oil prices despite large US crude buildup
Oil prices increased due to concerns about potential disruptions in Middle East oil supplies. A large increase in U.S. crude oil inventories limited the rise in prices. Iran launched a significant missile attack on Israel. Israel and the United States vowed to retaliate for the attack. Israel may target Iranian …
Read More »Gold Prices Retreat on surging T-Yields as Middle East Tensions Ease
As traders watched Israel’s response to Iran’s attack on Tuesday, gold retreated during the North American session on Wednesday and continued to decline by 0.50% each day. Following consecutive gloomy sessions since last Friday, traders’ attention is still focused on geopolitics, which has helped to push up gold prices. The …
Read More »Oil Prices Surge Over $1 Amid Middle East Tensions and Potential Supply Disruptions
Oil prices spiked on Wednesday, with Brent crude rising by 1.36% to $74.56 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jumping 1.53% to $70.90, driven by escalating concerns over possible crude supply disruptions following Iran’s largest military strike against Israel. This follows Tuesday’s significant surge, where both benchmarks gained …
Read More »Market Drivers, US Session, Oct. 1
Gold prices have rallied over 1% on Tuesday amid growing tensions in the Middle East. The XAU/USD trades at $2,662 after bouncing off daily lows of $2,632. A daily close below the September 30 high of $2,665 could open the door for a pullback if geopolitical risks de-escalate. The US …
Read More »Why should investors avoid panic about oil price in Middle East crisis?
Oil prices rose by more than 4% to about $75 a barrel on Tuesday. So far, oil prices rose by more than 4% as escalation has intensified between Israel and Iran.Amid this geopolitical scene, the risk of a jump in oil prices that could trigger another global inflation shock appeared …
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