Commodities

Contrary to the positive surprise provided by the last week’s US NFP and jobs data, the US inflation profile expectations depict a downbeat scenario ahead of the key US Consumer Price Index data for January. Last week’s NFP data continued to support the USD on Monday.Economic DataThe economic docket for …

This week started in slow motion, and the US dollar ended the day mixed across the board. The American currency managed to add some ground against its European rival currencies, although EUR/USD held above 1.1400, while GBP/USD settled at around 1.3530.European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde poured cold water on …

West Texas Intermediate crude oil is now down by 0.8% on the day so far, it is now traded at $91.22 after falling from a high of 92.70 to a low of 90.76. The black gold is retreating from its highest levels in seven years as supply risk sentiment takes …

The Gold Index (XAU/USD) climbs in the North American session, despite US T-bond yields shooting through the roof after the US Nonfarm Payrolls report smashed expectations. XAU/USD is trading at $1,816.Financial markets mood is positive. US Treasury yields move higher in the session, with the 10-year benchmark note rate at …

The West Texas Intermediate crude oil was hit by profit-taking in early European trade, dipping at one point under the $91.00 level. However, trade has since been choppier in both directions, with WTI prices more recently swinging between the $91.00-$92.00 area. At current levels around $91.50, front-month WTI futures trade …

China and the United States should approach trade issues on the basis of mutual respect, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, after U.S. officials urged Beijing to take concrete measures to fulfill commitments under a trade deal. No trade disputes are not in anyone’s interest, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian …

Oil prices swung up and down on Monday, as some investors booked profits amid signs of progress in talks between the United States and Iran, while others remained optimistic about support for rising consumption as supply constraints remain. Brent crude rose 20 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $93.47 a barrel, …

Gold prices hit their highest in more than a week on Monday, as inflationary pressures from higher oil prices helped offset the impact of an increase in US Treasury yields after a positive jobs report, while the appetite for the metal also supported a decline in stocks. Gold rose in …

The US dollar ended last week’s trading with losses. The dollar index, which measures the US currency against a basket of major currencies, fell to 95.48 points, compared to 97.13 points posted last week. The Bank of England announced its monetary policy decision on Thursday and raised the benchmark interest …

The EUR/USD pair posted its largest weekly gain since March 2020, adding roughly 350 pips to reach a fresh 2022 high of 1.1483, to now trade at around 1.1430. The Euro soared following the European Central Bank monetary policy meeting, after President Christine Lagarde surprised market players with her hawkish …