European stocks fell on Friday, pressured by rising bond yields, and comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell undermined investors’ hopes that interest rates would peak. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.4 percent by 0810 GMT, but is still heading for gains for the second week. Fed officials, including …
Read More »Gold reshine on positive market sentiment, softer jobs data
Gold prices have rebounded from their weekly lows, marking a 0.43% increase, as traders digest the latest US jobless claims report. The Federal Reserve’s divided stance and the anticipation of Chairman Powell’s speech keep investors on edge, with a dovish tilt currently in the lead. Geopolitical tensions following the Hamas …
Read More »Fed’s Barkin: Fed pondering whether more to be done
Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Thomas Barkin said on Thursday it remains to be seen whether the Fed needs to tighten the policy further.The US Dollar showed no immediate reaction to these comments. At the time of press, the US Dollar Index was virtually unchanged on the day at 105.50.Key …
Read More »US dollar weakened on dovish comments by Fed officials
Due to dovish remarks made by Fed officials, the US dollar has declined, and the Dollar Index (DXY) has only halfway recovered. The dollar’s recovery from last week’s weakness is only halfway complete, as indicated by the Dollar Index (DXY). Later on Thursday, traders will be watching for cues and …
Read More »Ukraine: The alternative export corridor in the Black Sea is operating despite the Russian attack
Ukraine’s alternative export corridor in the Black Sea is still operational despite the recent Russian attack on a Ukrainian civilian ship, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said on Thursday, November 9. Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday that a Russian missile damaged a civilian ship flying the Liberian flag that …
Read More »Gold is approaching a 3-week low ahead of Powell’s comments
Gold approached its lowest level in three weeks on Thursday, November 9, as demand for safe havens resulting from the conflict in the Middle East faded, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve Chairman’s statements seeking more evidence on interest rates. Gold fell in instant transactions by 0.1% to $1,948.39 per …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei recovers at the close after positive business results
The Japanese Nikkei index achieved strong gains at the close on Thursday, November 9, ending losses that continued for two days, supported by strong business results that helped raise shares of energy companies and consumer goods. The Nikkei closed at an increase of 1.49%, recording 32,646.46 points, offsetting most of …
Read More »European stocks opened stable
European stocks began trading on Thursday on a stable note after the positions of European Central Bank policymakers reduced market optimism regarding interest rate cuts, while investors again awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The European STOXX 600 index saw little change by 0810 GMT after touching the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Nov. 8
Gold is still under pressure; it is now trading below $1,950, and it is at its lowest point since October 19. The drop in Treasury yields did not help the yellow metal. Due to the decline in Gold, Silver finished the day unchanged at $22.50.On Wednesday, the US dollar showed …
Read More »New Zealand Dollar moves back after central bank’s report
New Zealand’s dollar has lost ground against the US Dollar following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s latest inflation expectations report. The report suggests that prices are likely to fall in the future, capping interest rates, a negative for NZD. The NZD/USD pair has lost 0.37% on the day and …
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