Japan’s Nikkei index rose for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday as investors returned to buying distressed growth-related stocks, while Toyota Motor shares led the auto sector higher after announcing record monthly global sales. The Nikkei rose 0.88 percent to close at 32,619.34 points, and the broader Topix index rose …
Read More »Euro jumps on inflation and dollar under pressure ahead of jobs data
The euro held at a 15-year high against the yen on Thursday thanks to signs of continued inflation in Europe, while the dollar came under pressure ahead of consumption, inflation and jobs data that may provide new evidence of slowing economic growth. Data on Wednesday showed that the annual inflation …
Read More »Gold is near a one-month high ahead of US inflation data
Gold prices rose to near one-month highs on Thursday as a new batch of weak US data reinforced expectations for a pause in interest rate hikes this year, although inflation readings released later on Thursday may revise those expectations. By 0331 GMT, spot gold rose 0.2 percent to $1,945.40 per …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, August 30
Gold rose for the third consecutive day, encountering resistance below $1,950. Lower yields and a weaker Dollar provided support for the precious metal. Silver reversed after reaching $25.00 and closed marginally lower at $24.60.The US Dollar Index fell for the third consecutive day, reaching the lowest close in two weeks, …
Read More »Gold gains amid weaker US data
With a three-day winning streak near $1,942 and almost 1.50% daily gains. The US reported weaker labour market figures, with ADP Employment Change increasing by 177,000 employed people, lower than expected.Jerome Powell emphasized restrictive monetary policy until cooling trends show a cooling trend. The US bond yields decreased to 4.88%, …
Read More »How will US dollar react to PCE, NFP data?
A significant data week is coming up with the release of the most recent PCE inflation estimates on Thursday and the August NFP report on Friday, which will signal the end of the summer. At 12:30 GMT, both reports will be made public. Following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on …
Read More »Euro benefits from lower than expected US jobs data
Despite poor US GDP and employment market data, the EUR/USD pair is up 0.38 percent, suggesting that the Fed may delay raising interest rates. In addition to strengthening the Euro, the US Dollar Index declines to 103.187 as US Treasury note yields also retreat.German HICP surpasses expectations, supporting the Euro …
Read More »AUD/USD threatens 0.6500 as the US labour market softens
The AUD/USD pair increased at 0.6490 and then held above the 0.6473 20-day SMA. At the time of writing, it is trading at 0.6474. Investors wager on a less aggressive Fed because the US labour markets are still weak. US bond yields hit a three-week low.The AUD/USD gained momentum on …
Read More »US stocks surge as recent data refuels hopes on Fed’s pause
The major Wall Street indexes rose on Wednesday as new economic data revealed a slowing US economy, maintaining predictions that the Federal Reserve will hold off on raising interest rates in September. In August, private payrolls expanded by 177,000 jobs, versus predictions of 195,000, according to the ADP National Employment …
Read More »Sterling soaring on accelerating hawkish BoE bets
Investor expectations that the following policy divergence between the Fed and the BoE will end have given the British pound a boost. Investors continue to support the GBP/USD pair as they anticipate further interest rate increases from the BoE. The UK’s manufacturing industry and real estate market have suffered greatly …
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