In order to prevent “a fairly significant decline in growth rates,” China must implement fundamental reforms, the chief of the International Monetary Fund cautioned on Monday. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Kristalina Georgieva told US media outlets that China was confronting both immediate and long-term difficulties.She claimed …
Read More »Gold price recovers ahead of China’s CPI
In the early Asian session on Friday, the price of gold rises from the weekly low of $2,013 to $2,030. The chance that the Fed would not start lowering interest rates as soon as anticipated, however, might restrict the upside of the yellow metal and put some selling pressure on …
Read More »Fresh US – Chinese row on chipmaking
Wang Wentao, China’s commerce minister, has voiced worries about US export restrictions that bar foreign nations from sending lithography machines to China. With these restrictions, the US has prevented China from obtaining cutting-edge chips and the equipment needed to produce them, which may support AI and highly developed computers for …
Read More »Dollar begins 2024 with a rise, and Bitcoin exceeds $45,000
On the first trading day of the new year, the dollar saw an increase in value as investors turned their attention to upcoming economic data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s future moves. Bitcoin also experienced a rise, exceeding $45,000 for the first time since April 2022. In …
Read More »Bets for a rate cut in 2024 are pressuring USD to end the year on a losing note
As the year 2023 draws to a close, the US dollar faces the prospect of ending the year with a significant loss, erasing gains from two consecutive years. Market sentiment is shaped by expectations that the Federal Reserve may initiate interest rate cuts by March 2024, contributing to the dollar’s …
Read More »US dollar nosedives in last few trading days before 2024
Thursday saw a sharp decline in the value of the US dollar following the Richmond Manufacturing Index. The US bond market is witnessing significant purchasing while the equity markets remain stable.After the US opening bell, the US Dollar Index has experienced a wild ride and is almost flat. On Thursday, …
Read More »USD declines against JPY and compensates for its losses against EUR
The US dollar witnessed divergent movements against key currencies on Thursday, recovering from early losses against the euro while facing a decline against the Japanese yen. Investors are closely monitoring signals from the Federal Reserve, expecting a potential interest rate cut in the coming year. Dollar Index Performance: The dollar …
Read More »Trump’s reelection could mean return of US-China trade war
Geopolitical risks remain high and economists discuss what to look out for in 2024. Severe geopolitical shocks and persistent tensionsThe new year could mark a watershed for political and military support for Ukraine, particularly as elections will be held in the US Military support from the US is critical, and …
Read More »Explainer: Does Angola’s exit mean looming rupture of OPEC?
The majority of analysts interpret Angola’s recent withdrawal from OPEC as a hint that further Chinese investment is welcome. As part of a strengthening of long-standing relations, Beijing may be able to invest more in Angola’s oil and other sectors as a result of the country’s decision to exit OPEC. …
Read More »Gold surges as No.2 Gold-Buying Central Bank faces political crisis
The world’s second-largest gold-buying central bank is trembling because to Poland’s political unrest, which has caused gold prices to briefly surpass $2040 per ounce. Poland’s central bank has reported making significant gold purchases this year, second only to China’s, but political turmoil is expected. At the time of writing, gold …
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