Market Update

Gold prices were little changed on Wednesday, as investors worried about the protracted negotiations over raising the US debt ceiling, and the rise in the dollar also helped keep prices under control. Spot gold prices rose 0.1 percent to $1991.35 an ounce by 0455 GMT. US gold futures witnessed little …

Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday after a surprise rise in US crude inventories raised concerns about demand in the wake of weaker-than-expected economic data from the United States and China, the world’s two largest oil consumers. Brent crude futures fell 29 cents, or 0.4 percent, to …

Gold was subject to a sharp drop below $2,000, remaining under pressure and potentially testing the crucial support level of $1,970. Silver also lost ground, falling to $23.60. Crude oil prices retraced some of Monday’s gains, with WTI ending around $70.55. Cryptocurrencies also experienced losses; BTC/USD falling below $27,000 by …

“Fed will have to stay ‘super strong’ in its inflation commitment,” said Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic while participating in a conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. “Fed is ‘far beyond success’ on its employment mandate, a ‘bit of pulling back’ in the …

Wall Street is watching for signs of movement in the debt-ceiling impasse, with a meeting between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy set for Tuesday afternoon in Washington.US stocks were mixed during midday trading on Tuesday as investors digested fresh economic data and focused on negotiations over the …

Oil futures retreated on Tuesday as weaker-than-expected economic data in China and the United States counterbalanced a forecast of higher global demand from the International Energy Agency. Brent crude futures settled 32 cents lower to $74.91 a barrel and US crude edged down 25 cents to $70.86. Chinese data showed …

Home Depot’s weak Q1 earnings send warning signs for other retailers. The revised prediction for Home Depot shows that even more affluent Americans who own homes have started to be frugal with their money. Target and other retailers who report in the upcoming weeks may be worse off due to …

Gold prices fall 1.48% as US economic data showcases resilience, led by strong retail sales and industrial production figures. Hawkish tones from Fed officials Mester and Barkin contribute to rising US Treasury bond yields, further pressuring gold prices; trading at $1985. 76 per ounce at the time of writing. Upcoming …

The AUD/USD pair falls 0.62% as US economic data remains strong, while weaker-than-expected Chinese data weighs on the Australian Dollar.Hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials and concerns over “unacceptably high inflation” keep the US Dollar well-supported in the North American session. The Reserve Bank of Australia minutes show potential for …

The price of one bitcoin on Tuesday was $26,985 for most of the trading day, and it appeared that the crypto currency was gradually beginning to recover. Bitcoin is trading at $27,020.28 at the time of writing. The cost of the most expensive cryptocurrency in the world dropped from $27,180 …