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While Gold prices remained stuck in their current consolidative range, Silver prices rebounded further and clinched their third straight day of gains, this time flirting with the $23.00 mark per ounce.Firmer-than-expected US GDP figures have provided support to the US Dollar and further reinforced the already resilient stance of the …
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January, 2024
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26 January 2024 1:26 am
WTI hovers around $77.00 with positive momentum as focus shifts to US PCE
WTI price is expected to close the week in a positive territory due to multiple factors. US GDP data contributed support to reinforcing oil prices. PBoC’s strategy to inject liquidity into the economy contributes to the strength in oil prices.Chinese officials asked their Iranian counterparts to help restrain attacks on …
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26 January 2024 12:27 am
Treasury yields decline following data supporting Fed’s soft landing
US Treasury bond yields have been declining since the beginning of trading on Wall Street, after US economic data favouring the “flexible landing” scenario and that the Federal Reserve could be closer to achieving it.Ten-year US Treasury bond yields fell to 4.131%, compared to the last daily close, which recorded …
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25 January 2024 11:20 pm
Canadian dollar benefits from surging oil prices
The Canadian dollar was able to regain the upward trend after the improvement in risk in global financial markets following positive US economic data that suggested the “soft landing” scenario and that the Federal Reserve’s approach to achieving it is still possible.Oil futures concluded Thursday’s trading in an upward direction …
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25 January 2024 10:14 pm
EUR/GBP experiences losses post ECB rate decision
The EUR/GBP pair is standing at 08536 at the time of writing, down -0.20%, earlier on the day it was at almost 0.8530, down by 0.30%. The ECB held rates steady as expected. Christine Lagarde refrained from commenting on the timing of the ECB rate cuts. Monetary policy divergences are …
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25 January 2024 8:58 pm
Gold attempts to recover after higher-than-expected US GDP data
After the most recent data revealed that the US economy grew faster than anticipated and that inflation came in lower than expected, gold prices are trading at session highs during the North American session. The yellow metal is trading at $2014.39 per ounce at the time of writing.The US economy …
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25 January 2024 8:34 pm
PCE Data Preview: Forecasts by major banks, US inflation seen toward target
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE), will be released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Friday, January 26 at 13:30 GMT and as we get closer to the release time, here are the forecasts of economists and researchers of eight major banks. Headline …
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25 January 2024 7:41 pm
Lagarde looks optimistic about ‘disinflation process’
The European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, has warned that rapid wage growth is slowing in the eurozone, with interest rates holding at 4%. According to Lagarde, disinflation process is at work, and the pick-up in inflation in December was weaker than expected. Lagarde also noted that price pressures would …
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25 January 2024 5:37 pm
ECB holds key rates unchanged in January
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday that it has decided to maintain key interest rates unchanged following its January policy meeting. The interest rate on the main refinancing operations will stay at 4.50%, the interest rate on the marginal lending facility at 4.75%, and the deposit facility rate …
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25 January 2024 3:55 pm
The Turkish Central Bank raises interest rates by 250 basis points
In its initial meeting of 2024, the Turkish Central Bank opted to further raise interest rates by 250 basis points, bringing the new rate to 45%, aligning with market expectations. The decision, announced on Thursday, January 25, reflects the ongoing effort to curb inflation and stabilize the Turkish economy. The …
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25 January 2024 2:59 pm
Dollar stabilizes in anticipation of US data and focus on the ECB
The dollar was broadly stable near a six-week high on Thursday, as traders awaited US GDP data and other data this week for clues about where interest rates might be heading. At the same time, the euro saw some decline ahead of the European Central Bank’s monetary policy meeting later …
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25 January 2024 12:36 pm
Gold is hovering near a one-week low amid the strength of USD
Gold prices maintained their position near a one-week low on Thursday, as they grappled with the influence of a resilient dollar and escalating bond yields. The market’s focus was primarily directed towards the impending release of US GDP data and the outcome of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy …
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25 January 2024 12:21 pm
Oil rises amid decline in US crude inventories and stimulus hopes in China
Oil prices experienced an upward surge on Thursday, driven by a combination of factors contributing to market optimism. Data revealing a substantial drop in US crude inventories, coupled with the Chinese central bank’s decision to reduce the reserve requirement ratio for banks, generated positive sentiment and heightened hopes for continued …
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