Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Thursday, with investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of pivotal U.S. inflation figures that could define the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. Despite the dip, bullion remained close to record highs as firm bets on a September rate cut and concerns over Fed …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Supply Risks Balance Oversupply Concerns
Oil prices steadied in Asian trading on Thursday, holding near recent highs after a volatile week marked by heightened geopolitical tensions in Russia and the Middle East, offset by worries of oversupply following an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories. Brent oil futures for November traded at $67.49 per barrel, …
Read More »Stephen Miran’s Nomination Explained: Can a Presidential Pick Stay Independent at the Fed?
The US Senate Banking Committee just advanced President Trump’s pick for the Federal Reserve, Stephen Miran, despite serious concerns about his political independence. The 13-11 vote moves Miran one step closer to joining the central bank in time for a key interest rate decision, but his unique arrangement with the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: After PPI Reading, US CPI Takes Center Stage, ECB “On Hold”
US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation came in below expectations, bolstering bets of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) next week. The US Dollar (USD) is on the back foot, weakened by mounting market expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next week. This sentiment …
Read More »ECB’s Rate Decision Preview: Will Rates Hold Steady as the Euro Eyes a Rally?
On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) will unveil its latest monetary policy decision, capturing the attention of global markets. Expectations are high that the ECB will keep its key deposit rate steady at 2%, marking a second consecutive pause in rate cuts. This stance is driven …
Read More »Beyond the Dollar: Why the Swiss Franc is Gaining Ground
The Swiss franc is making a quiet but significant move against the US dollar. While the dollar is faltering due to soft US inflation data, the franc is showing surprising resilience. This dynamic highlights a critical point of divergence between the two currencies, as each is driven by its own …
Read More »Can the British Pound Break Free of Its Economic Shackles?
The British pound has been trading sideways, seemingly unable to gain significant ground against the US dollar. Despite a recent slip in US inflation data that has weakened the dollar and fueled speculation of a Federal Reserve rate cut, the pound remains capped. This lack of upward momentum highlights a …
Read More »U.S. Producer Prices Unexpectedly Decline in August, Supporting Case for Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. factory-gate prices fell in August, signaling softer-than-expected inflationary pressures and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve could move to cut interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the producer price index (PPI) slipped by 0.1% on a monthly basis. Economists had forecast …
Read More »Barclays Report: U.K. Consumer Spending Growth Slows but Remains Above Trend in August
Consumer spending momentum eases U.K. consumer spending rose 2.1% year-on-year in the four weeks ending August 29, according to Barclays’ latest U.K. Spend Trends report released on Wednesday. The figure represents a slowdown from the 2.5% growth recorded in the four weeks ending July 4, but still outpaces the longer-term …
Read More »Gold Holds Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Strengthen
Gold steadies just below peakGold prices held close to record highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, as firm expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week buoyed demand for the precious metal. At 02:17 ET (06:17 GMT), spot gold rose 0.5% to $3,646.14/oz, after touching an all-time peak …
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