China’s car sales continued to decline in June, marking the third straight month of falling figures. This trend persists despite government incentives aimed at boosting consumer demand amid a sluggish economic recovery. Key Points: June Sales Decline: Passenger vehicle sales in June totaled 1.78 million, a 6.9% decrease compared to …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Progress and Tropical Storm Beryl Threatens US Supplies
Oil prices edged lower on Monday, following a four-week upward trend, due to the prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza easing geopolitical tensions. Investors are also monitoring Tropical Storm Beryl, which threatens to disrupt U.S. energy supplies. Brent crude futures dipped 0.4% to $86.18 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas …
Read More »Gold Dips Slightly, but Holds Near One-Month Highs Amid Rate Cut Anticipation
Gold prices experienced a minor retreat in Asian trading on Monday, as investors paused to assess the upcoming testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and key inflation data due later in the week. Despite the slight dip, gold remains close to one-month highs, fueled by growing expectations of an …
Read More »Markets’ Weekly Recap: Bets continue on a US rate cut sooner than expected
The financial markets witnessed many developments during the trading week ending on Friday, July 5, 2024, in terms of major currencies, American and international stocks, commodities, and other most prominent traded assets, and in this weekly report we attempt to monitor the most important developments.Markets were mixed this week, with …
Read More »Gold rallies after US labour data
Spot gold is up 1.16%, trading at $238460, and gold futures are up 1.20%, trading at $2394.45 at the time of writing. Gold has continued its positive run as investors become increasingly optimistic about the Fed’s intention to lower interest rates sooner than previously thought. The US Nonfarm Payrolls report …
Read More »Gold Prices Continue Climb on Rate Cut Expectations, Awaiting Payrolls Data
Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trading on Friday, building on recent gains as the dollar weakened ahead of crucial nonfarm payrolls data, which is expected to offer further insights into the future of interest rates. Key Points: Gold Gains Momentum: Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,363.61 an …
Read More »What do markets expect from US NFP data?
The most important US labour data will be released later on Friday, amid expectations of a significant decline in job growth in the United States, with a stability in the unemployment rate, in addition to a limited decline in wage growth.On the first Friday of every month, the employment data …
Read More »Gold surges amid weaker US data, increased rate cut bets
Gold has seen a significant increase in value as weak US data and a change in tone from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have increased bets that the Fed will lower interest rates earlier than previously expected. Lower interest rates are positive for Gold as they reduce the opportunity cost …
Read More »Oil Prices Ease from Multi-Month Highs Amid Profit-Taking and Demand Concerns
Oil prices dipped slightly on Thursday, retreating from their recent multi-month highs as investors took profits amid lingering demand concerns, despite a significant decline in U.S. inventories the previous week. Brent Crude and WTI Futures Decline Brent crude futures experienced a 0.49% decrease to $86.91 per barrel, while U.S. West …
Read More »Gold Steady at 10-Day High Amid Rate Cut Bets, Nonfarm Payrolls Awaited
Gold prices held firm near a 10-day peak in Asian trading on Thursday, buoyed by increasing expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which weakened the dollar and Treasury yields. However, the precious metal’s gains were tempered by hawkish signals from the Fed’s June meeting minutes and cautious …
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