Gold prices touched their highest levels in nearly seven months on Wednesday thanks to a decline in the dollar and US bond yields, with investors growing more confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates during the first half of next year. By 06:32 GMT, gold in instant transactions …
Read More »Dollar is recovering from its lowest level in three months
The dollar rose on Wednesday after falling to its lowest level in more than three months on hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon. The New Zealand dollar was one of the best performing currencies, rising 0.49 percent to $0.6166 after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand …
Read More »German stocks touch their highest levels in 4 months amid signs of easing inflation
German stocks led gains in Europe on Wednesday after data indicated a decline in inflation in the country’s most populous state, reinforcing expectations that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates next year. The German DAX index rose 1 percent to touch a four-month high after data showed that …
Read More »Nikkei closes lower under pressure from profit taking wave
The Japanese Nikkei index ended the session on Wednesday with a decline amid tepid trading, as investors continued to sell shares to take profits after a rise witnessed last week. The Nikkei index fell 0.26 percent to 33,321.22 points after opening with a decline of 0.49 percent and then rising …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, November 28
The US Dollar retreated across the board. The comments by Fed’s Christopher Waller stating that if inflation consistently declines, there is no reason to insist on keeping interest rates really high reinforced the negative momentum of the Greenback. Fed’s Mester will speak on Wednesday.The US Dollar Index (DXY) broke below …
Read More »NZD gains 0.52% ahead of RBNZ meeting
The central bank in New Zealand is expected to maintain interest rates at 5.50%, with the NZD/USD pair reaching 0.6127. Despite few expecting the RBNZ to lift interest rates at the meeting, some analysts see a risk of hawkish posturing. Forecasts and commentary from Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr are …
Read More »GBP/USD Benefits From Softer Dollar After Dovish Fed Remarks
The GBP/USD has surged for the fourth consecutive day following dovish remarks by US Fed officials, suggesting a deceleration in inflation would warrant lower rates. The pair has posted more than 0.60% gains, with buyers eyeing a test of the August 30 swing high at 1.2746, which could pave the …
Read More »Gold surges to around $ 2040 on consumer optimism, Fed bets
The gold market is holding near a six-month high, seeing some reaction to better-than-expected US consumer optimism. At the time of writing, gold is trading at $204.51 per ounce. It is up by +1.34%, with $27.13 gains. The Conference Board said on Tuesday its consumer confidence index fell to 102 …
Read More »Lagarde: ECB to discuss QT in near future
ECB President Lagarde participated through a pre-recorded video at the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group Conference, in Brussels, and mentioned quantitative tightening (QT). Among other things, Lagarde said QT will come up for “discussion and consideration within the governing council in the not-too-distant future.”Financial markets ignored Lagarde’s words and focused …
Read More »US Dollar Dips as Consumer Confidence Turns Cloudy
The dollar trades softly in the red, seeing earlier attempts to recline failing. US traders will hear from no less than four Fed members this Tuesday. The US Dollar Index snaps 103 and enters in the 102-region. The US Dollar is losing its grip again on the situation as this …
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