Reuters’ survey of economists cites persistently higher inflation to mark the shift in expectations for lift-off to Q3 from Q4 next year. Even so, “Rising COVID-19 cases around the world and the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant, along with renewed restrictions in some countries underscore that the pandemic is …
Read More »Eurozone Preliminary CPI Unexpectedly Jumps in November
The annualized Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI) jumps by 4.9% in November, surprising markets to the upside while higher from the previous rise of 4.1%, the latest data published by Eurostat showed on Tuesday. The consensus forecast was for a drop to 3.7%. The core figures arrived at 2.6% YoY …
Read More »Gold Rises With The Decline of The Dollar
Gold prices rose on Thursday as the dollar weakened, but hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve policymakers limited the metal’s allure and kept it well below the important $1,800 level. Spot gold rose 0.2 percent to $1,791.76 an ounce by 0501 GMT, after falling to its lowest level since November …
Read More »Gold Hovers Around $1800 as The Dollar Continues to Strengthen
Gold prices rose marginally on Wednesday, despite the strength of the US dollar and speculation that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon, keeping the metal below $1800. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,794.96 an ounce by 02:39 GMT, after losing 1.4% on Tuesday to its lowest since November …
Read More »Gold Falls More Than 2% After Powell
Gold prices fell more than 2% today, Monday, as the US dollar jumped after the re-nomination of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for a second term, This fueled expectations that the US central bank would continue the Fed policy. Gold in spot transactions was down 2.08% at $ 1806.20 an …
Read More »Gold is Back on The Bullish Track Again
Gold fell in Monday morning trading in Asia but settled after hitting its lowest level in nearly two weeks. However, concerns about high numbers of COVID-19 cases in Europe helped limit some losses in gold. While gold futures were down 0.26% at $1,846.80. The dollar, which usually moves in reverse …
Read More »Traders Forecast Annual US Consumer Price Gains
Traders have hiked their preliminary forecasts for US consumer price inflation over the next few months, and now widely see annual headline figures coming in at 7% or higher into early next year.Fixings, which trade as derivatives on the likelihood of where future consumer price index levels will land, are …
Read More »Gold Rises as Inflation Risks Persist
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, as concerns about inflation kept some investors wary, but the gains were limited by expectations that higher prices could prompt central banks to raise interest rates, which also lifted the dollar. And gold rose in spot transactions 0.6 percent to $ 1860.21 an ounce by …
Read More »UK CPI Data Carries Three Scenarios for GBP/USD
The British pound has a very busy week as traders digest employment data, Tuesday, inflation on Wednesday and retail sales on Friday.Economists expect 3.9% UK inflation for October, strengthening rate hike by BoE’s December meeting to suggest three scenarios:1. Within expectations: A reading between 3.6% to 4.4% meets estimates. In …
Read More »Historic Inflation Ignites Growing Calls to Speed Taper
A growing consensus of market watchers, investors and traders says that the Federal Reserve Bank has to speed up its taper procedures, namely the reduction of asset purchases in light of the fastest inflation in 31 years.The calls, ranging from former New York Fed President Bill Dudley to St. Louis …
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