Gold prices climbed modestly on Wednesday, with XAU/USD trading near $3,341.75, up up+0.55% after briefly touching $3,360. The uptick follows a softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May, which has fueled expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts as early as September. This development, coupled with ongoing US-China trade …
Read More »EUR/USD Gains Momentum, Eyes 1.1500
EUR/USD has accelerated its upward climb, nearing weekly highs hovering around 1.15, exactly trading at 1.1495, up +0.66% at the time of writing, driven by a significant pullback in the US Dollar. The Greenback’s weakness intensified after May’s US CPI data fell short of expectations, dampening investor confidence. Additionally, the …
Read More »U.S. Inflation Slows Slightly in May, Misses Expectations and Pressures Dollar
Inflation in the United States, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.4% year-over-year in May, up slightly from 2.3% in April, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, the figure came in just below market expectations of 2.5%. Core …
Read More »Gold Rises as Trump Tariff Ruling Offsets China Trade Optimism; CPI Data Eyed
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after a U.S. court upheld former President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, tempering market enthusiasm over recent progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. Spot gold gained 0.6%, reaching $3,341.03 per ounce, while August gold futures climbed by the same …
Read More »Market Drivers: Could CPI Data Shift Fed’s Potential Easing Path in September?
The US Dollar edged higher on Tuesday, rebounding from a weak start to the week, buoyed by cautious optimism surrounding US-China trade talks in London and anticipation for Wednesday’s critical US inflation data. Markets remain on edge, with the potential for these events to reshape expectations for Federal Reserve policy …
Read More »USD/JPY Treads Water as Trade Talks and CPI Data Loom
The USD/JPY pair, up 0.25% at 144.95, clings to support above 144.90 as markets grapple with US-China trade talks and await Wednesday’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. A hawkish tilt from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda curbs Yen weakness, while trade optimism and interest rate expectations keep the …
Read More »Liquidity Crunch: Traders Face a Shifting Market in June 2025
Markets in June 2025 face a liquidity squeeze that’s reshaping how traders operate. U.S. Treasury yields have spiked to 4.7%, driven by inflation fears and tariff talks, tightening conditions in bond markets. Recent data shows trading volumes in Treasury futures dropping 15% since May, signaling hesitation among participants. This isn’t …
Read More »Dollar Climbs and US Stocks Ride Risk-On Wave on Trade Talk Optimism
The US Dollar Index, tracking the currency against six major peers, rose 0.13% to 99.07 from 98.94, hitting a daily high of 99.39 after dipping to 98.86. US stocks also climbed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.3% at 42,861, the S&P 500 gaining 0.4% to 6,027, and the …
Read More »Gold Prices Struggle To Hold Steady Amid US-China Talks, CPI Anticipation
Gold prices, down 0.08% at $3,322.945 after reaching a daily high of $3,347.68, hold steady above the $3,300 support level as markets balance improving US-China trade relations with rising geopolitical tensions. The cautious trading reflects anticipation for the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which could shape the Federal …
Read More »Oil Prices See Modest Gains Ahead of U.S.-China Trade Talks and Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of ongoing U.S.-China trade talks in London, with market sentiment remaining sensitive to global trade dynamics. As of 04:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Brent Oil Futures rose 0.2% to $67.19 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures …
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