Market Update

Gold prices are up a bit after hitting a three-week low overnight, while silver is slightly down after scoring a four-week low overnight. The marketplace is quieter just ahead of some important US economic data coming out today. February gold was last up $3.20 at $1,996.40. Gold is trading at …

The US dollar is expected to remain steady against major G20 currencies ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting, with traders anticipating a firm pushback on rate cuts from the Fed. The official rate announcement and initial guidance will be released at 19:00 GMT, followed by a press conference with …

It indeed seems to be a busy week for central banks, with several major ones scheduled to report on their monetary policy decisions. The Federal Reserve (Fed) is set to lead the way with its two-day meeting starting on Wednesday, followed by the European Central Bank (ECB), Bank of England …

On Wednesday, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expressed cautious optimism regarding the fundamental factors influencing the oil market in 2024. OPEC attributed the recent decline in oil prices to “exaggerated concerns” about demand. Despite the recent drop in prices, OPEC maintained its relatively high forecast for oil …

On Wednesday, European stocks navigated within a narrow range as investors exercised caution in making riskier bets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates and the future trajectory of monetary policy. The European STOXX 600 index recorded a slight increase of 0.1 percent by 0810 GMT. This modest …

Gold prices fell on Wednesday to the lowest level in more than three weeks as the dollar rose ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates and monetary policy indicators later on Wednesday. Gold fell in spot transactions 0.2 percent to $1,975.07 per ounce by 0711 GMT. US gold …

On Wednesday, Japan’s Nikkei average experienced its third consecutive session of gains, buoyed by the positive performance of chip-related companies like Advantest, following the upward movement on Wall Street the previous night. The Nikkei index increased by 0.25 percent, closing at 32,926.35 points, while the broader Topix index rose by …

Oil prices continued their descent in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session where they fell over three percent to their lowest levels in six months. The decline is attributed to concerns about demand and excess supply in the market. As of 0621 GMT, Brent crude futures …

On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve and Chair Powell. During the Asian session, New Zealand will disclose current account figures, and Japan will release the Tankan survey. The Producer Price Index (PPI) will provide more inflation data in the United States.On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will …

The GBP/JPY pair was unable to maintain its gains for longer, resulting in the formation of a bearish candlestick pattern. Despite being neutral, a drop within the Kumo might cause the pair to continue its downturn.Buyers regaining a three-month-old resistance trendline might pave the way for a test of the …