The Federal Reserve maintained its monetary policy unchanged at the recently concluded Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) monetary policy meeting, as anticipated. At 5.25% to 5.50%, the main Fed Funds interest rate range remained unchanged. It seems that the FOMC statement took a moderate stance on policy, neither being very …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Steady Ahead of Fed Decision
Gold prices remained steady on Wednesday as traders braced themselves for a pivotal monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve, along with remarks from Chairman Jerome Powell. These events are anticipated to offer crucial insights into the outlook for interest rate adjustments throughout the year. At the close of spot …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip in Asian Trading Amid Dollar Strength and Supply Considerations
In early Asian trading on Wednesday, oil prices experienced a decline, influenced by a strengthening dollar, which dampened investor sentiment, particularly following recent rallies that propelled both benchmark crude oils to multi-month highs over the past two sessions. Price Movements Brent crude futures for May delivery dipped by 19 cents, …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, March 19
The US Dollar continued its recent strength, pushing the USD Index (DXY) above 104.00 earlier on Tuesday, though the gain was short-lived and it was last seen at 103.871. All eyes are now focusing on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later Wednesday, along with their economic projections and Chair …
Read More »Gold Price Dips on Strong Dollar, Awaits FOMC Decision
Gold prices lost 0.13%, trading at $2157.575 at the time of writing. Gold retreated on Tuesday as the US Dollar strengthened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy meeting on Wednesday. Key Factors Influencing Gold A robust US Dollar makes gold a less attractive investment, as gold is priced …
Read More »Oil Prices Hold Steady Near Four-Month Highs Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices maintained stability on Tuesday, hovering near four-month highs achieved after breaking out of range-bound trading last week. However, the specter of escalating exports from Russia, compounded by Ukrainian attacks on refineries, exerted downward pressure on prices. Price Movements The Brent crude oil futures contract for May delivery dipped …
Read More »Gold Prices Nudge Down Ahead of Fed Meeting
In the Asian trading session on Tuesday, gold prices experienced a slight dip, although they maintained a position above crucial support levels. This trajectory unfolded amidst a prevailing cautious sentiment towards precious metals, particularly in anticipation of a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting slated for later in the week. Gold’s Resilience …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, March 18
The US Dollar kicked off the week on a strong note, fueled by rising US Treasury yields and diminishing expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in June. This greenback surge weighed on riskier assets, pushing the Euro (EUR/USD) below 1.0900, a multi-day low.The Dollar Index (DXY) …
Read More »Oil Soars on Mounting Supply Concerns, WTI Hits 16-Week High
Oil prices are rallying, reaching their highest point since last November. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), a leading indicator for American crude, surpassed the $82 per barrel mark for the first time in months.This surge is fueled by escalating concerns about a potential oil shortage. Despite record output from non-OPEC nations …
Read More »Gold Inches Upward as Investors Eye Cautious Fed Move
Gold prices edged higher on Monday, reflecting market prudence ahead of pivotal events including the highly anticipated FOMC meeting on Wednesday. The yellow metal (XAU/USD) gained roughly 0.2% in early New York afternoon trading, finding support near the technical level of $2150. At the time of writing, the precious spot …
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