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Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Thursday, edging closer to record highs as the U.S. dollar’s rebound cooled ahead of key inflation data. The yellow metal also benefited from safe haven demand, which was bolstered by disappointing earnings from NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) that shook global equity markets. Gold Holds …

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Bostic has stated that inflation still has further to fall. He emphasized the need for the central bank to wait for additional data before considering interest rate cuts.Bostic expressed confidence in the solid state of employment, despite the historical context. He stressed the importance …

Gold prices fell on Wednesday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and growing uncertainty ahead of a crucial U.S. inflation report that could influence the Federal Reserve’s decisions at its September policy meeting. Gold Slips But Holds Key Level Spot gold dropped 0.6% to $2,510.39 an ounce by 0953 GMT, …

US Treasury yields have continued to climb since the open, driven by market optimism following a series of positive economic data releases. Additionally, markets are eagerly awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, later this week. The yield on the …

USDJPY has broken its traditional inverse correlation with US Treasury yields, driven by a decline in the US dollar following the Federal Reserve’s meeting and Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium. Powell’s comments hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September, a prospect further reinforced by …

Euro has shown resilience despite weaker-than-expected German economic data released on Tuesday. This data highlighted a deterioration in consumer confidence within the Eurozone. The German GfK consumer confidence index fell to -22.0 in September, compared to -18.6 in August, reflecting growing pessimism among European consumers about the economic outlook. Additionally, …

Gold prices continued to climb on Tuesday, buoyed by a weakening US dollar. The greenback has been under pressure amid expectations of a future path for Federal Reserve interest rates and the release of positive economic data that has boosted risk appetite in global financial markets. The US dollar has …

US Treasury yields are attempting to hold firm in the face of expectations for interest rate cuts. Yields on US government bonds are trying to withstand the rising expectations of interest rate cuts next month, supported by optimism that has prevailed in the markets since the statements of Mary Daly, …

WTI’s recovery above $76.50 reflects a delicate balance between supply risks and market dynamics. Geopolitical tensions in Libya, coupled with broader economic factors, continue to shape the oil landscape. As investors keep a close eye on developments, the WTI price remains susceptible to sudden shifts.West Texas Intermediate (WTI), a crucial …

As interest rate cuts become closer, investors are closely watching economic data to assess whether the “soft landing” scenario that has supported U.S. stock performance in 2024 can continue.Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently signaled an impending reduction in interest rates. The process is expected to begin next month with a …