Speaking before the Barclays-CEPR International Monetary Policy Forum, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said the US central bank’s policy stance is restrictive, but policymakers haven’t entirely ruled out additional interest-rate increases.“I don’t think anybody has totally taken rate increases off the table,” Kashkari said Tuesday at an …
Read More »Dollar Dips Amid Risk Sentiment, Awaits Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar experienced a slight dip in early European trading on Tuesday, attributed to a minor uptick in risk sentiment. However, trading ranges remained narrow as investors eagerly awaited the release of crucial inflation data. As of 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against …
Read More »Gold Stabilizes as Inflation Data Takes Center Stage
Gold prices found their footing in Asian markets on Tuesday, buoyed by a slightly weaker dollar. Traders were on edge, awaiting a series of crucial inflation readings this week, particularly the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. The precious metal managed to recover some of its losses from the previous …
Read More »EU and US Stocks Close Higher on Rate Outlook, Dollar’s Decline
In sparse trading, European stocks rose after an ECB official hinted that rate reduction could be considered gradually beginning next month. With US markets closed, Nasdaq 100 futures increased 0.4% to a record high. A little increase was led by automakers and utilities in the Stoxx Europe 600 index. Due …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady Amid Holiday Lull, Inflation Concerns Remain
Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Monday, experiencing only minor gains due to public holidays in Britain and the United States. The subdued trading followed a week marked by concerns about the trajectory of U.S. interest rates in the face of persistent inflation. Brent crude for July delivery saw a …
Read More »Dollar Holds Steady Amid Global Inflation Watch, ‘Carry’ Trade Dominates FX
The dollar maintained its position on Monday, despite being on track for its first monthly loss this year. This pause comes as investors keenly await inflation data from the U.S., Europe, and Japan, which will shape the global interest rate outlook. In recent months, foreign exchange trading has been driven …
Read More »Gold Glitters Again, But Inflation Data Holds the Key
After a week of losses, gold prices found their footing in Asian markets on Monday, sparking a glimmer of optimism amongst traders. This modest recovery comes as investors tread cautiously ahead of the crucial U.S. inflation data release this week. Market activity was relatively muted due to holidays in the …
Read More »Oil Prices Recover Amid Improved Market Sentiment
Amid broad market sentiment rebound, WTI crude oil bounced back above $77.55 per barrel, up 1.11%. Crude Oil markets are recovering despite ongoing concerns over US oversupply. Fed rate cut bets continue to get hammered by sticky inflation fears. US Crude Oil rebounded on Friday, recovering from a fresh 12-week …
Read More »Forex Investors Focus on PCE, Statements by Fed Officials
The improved sentiment in the dollar came in line with hawkish FOMC Minutes and another set of positive results from US fundamentals, all reinforcing the Fed’s tighter-for-longer narrative ahead of key PCE data and more statements by Fed officials.Despite Friday’s pullback, the dollar managed to reverse recent weakness and closed …
Read More »Gold Steadies Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Stabilizes After Record Highs
Gold Prices Steady in Asian Trade Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Friday, but the yellow metal was nursing steep weekly declines due to persistent concerns over prolonged high U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,332.77 an ounce, while gold futures for June delivery fell 0.1% to …
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