On Tuesday, the major US equity indices are trading much down. US inflation decreased in January, though more slower than anticipated. Wall Street’s fear measure, the CBOE Volatility Index (.VIX), is up over 6% today after surging 7.7% on Monday.The S&P 500’s key sectors all see significant midday losses. The …
Read More »Gold price declines following surprise CPI data
The price of an ounce of gold has dropped below $2000 for the first time since mid-December. As of this writing, the price of an ounce of the precious metal is $1992.07. Gold prices plummet due to unyielding US inflation statistics. The US dollar returns to its nearly two-month high …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 12
Financial markets navigated in a very modest range after a slow start to the new trading week as market participants exercised caution ahead of the release of significant US inflation reading on February 13.The USD Index finished the session marginally different from Friday’s closing levels in the low-104.00s amid varied …
Read More »USD/JPY stabilizes ahead of US inflation data
The USD/JPY pair has stabilized at 149.33 as markets await crucial US inflation data, affecting the Fed policy outlook. The US January CPI is expected to decline, fueling discussions on the Fed’s easing timeline amid calls for patience. The Federal Reserve is unlikely to alter rates in March, but May …
Read More »EUR/USD capped below 1.0800 despite thin gains
The EUR/USD pair found some room higher but still lacks upside momentum. Final German HICP and CPI inflation brought no surprises.US CPI inflation, EU GDP figures slated for next week. The EUR/USD found some room on the high side on Friday, continuing a near-term recovery. However, the pair remains firmly …
Read More »Gold expected to register weekly decline on surging T-yields
Under pressure from high Treasury yields, gold fell on Friday and was on track for a weekly decline as investors anticipated US inflation data the next week for further hints about when the Fed will decrease interest rates.At 10:16 a.m. ET (15:16 GMT), spot gold was down 0.4% at $2,025.49 …
Read More »S&P 500 sets a new record high as Tech stocks lead Nasdaq’s rally
The S&P 500 opened at a new all-time high above 5,000, with the Technology Sector being the best-performing major sector. The S&P 500 index rose 0.33% to trade at 5,014.3, while the Dow Jones decreased 0.18% to 38,657.35. The Nasdaq gained 0.95% to trade at 15,944. Applied Materials Inc is …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 7
Riskier assets were able to gain additional momentum due to the continuing decline in the US dollar. As global rates continued to rise on Wednesday, investors now seem to support the Fed’s rate cut in May due to ongoing geopolitical concerns.Silver prices fell to fresh two-week lows around $22.20 per …
Read More »Gold seen firmer on softer US dollar as traders await Fed speakers
Following a decline in the US dollar and Treasury yields, gold saw a rise on Tuesday as traders braced themselves for statements from multiple Federal Reserve officials this week, which would likely provide insight into the rate of interest rate reductions this year.Gold Firmer on softer US Dollar As of …
Read More »When might the Bank of England initiate interest rate cuts
The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to acknowledge rapid progress in reducing inflation during its first meeting of 2024. Despite analysts anticipating a hold on interest rates at 5.25%, the central bank’s policy announcement on Thursday will be accompanied by new forecasts, reflecting the projected decline in UK inflation …
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