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During the North American day, the Canadian dollar is trading quietly, with the USD/CAD exchange rate currently down 0.07% at 1.3517. In the hopes of learning more about the Fed’s potential future interest rate path, investors are eagerly awaiting the release of the FOMC January meeting minutes later today.After the …

As the US dollar remains under pressure ahead of the publication of the FOMC minutes, the price of gold advances on geopolitical tensions and investors are awaiting FOMC minutes for cues on the outlook of the US rate policy. Gold is trading at $2025.48 per ounce at the time of …

The dollar experienced a broad decline on Wednesday, influenced by a global downturn in Treasury bond yields. Traders eagerly awaited the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting minutes, seeking insights into the central bank’s stance on interest rates. Yen Strengthens as Dollar Dips Below 150:In Asian trading, the …

Investor anticipation gripped the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Nikkei index for the second consecutive day as it failed to surpass its all-time high. With market sentiment swaying on the impending financial report from US chip giant NVIDIA, the index struggled to maintain momentum amidst global uncertainties. Market Movement:Despite an initial rebound, …

The US Dollar has weakened amid speculation that the Federal Reserve will delay the first rate cut. The odds for a 25 basis points (bps) March rate cut have decreased to 34.4%, while June ones have increased to 55.1%. Stock markets are tepid, with Wall Street spending most of the …

The Fed’s recent rate decision meeting minutes are expected to highlight the complex economic challenges the US central bank faces, as it aims to balance inflation control with economic growth. Markets are realigning expectations to the Fed’s gradual rate cut plan, illustrating the complex economic environment investors and market participants …

Gold is up +0.58%, trading $2029.70 per ounce at the time of writing. The belief among Fed policymakers that inflation will eventually decline has helped to drive up the price of gold by decreasing the opportunity cost of storing non-yielding assets like gold. It is anticipated that the preliminary S&P …

The primary Japanese stock index struggled to sustain its upward momentum on Tuesday, hovering approximately one percent below its highest peak recorded in over three decades. Trader apprehension ahead of Nvidia’s earnings release contributed to market uncertainty. China’s Interest Rate Cut Offers Brief Boost An unexpected interest rate cut in …

On Tuesday, the dollar exhibited strength, maintaining its position above 150 yen amidst expectations of prolonged higher US interest rates. This occurred against the backdrop of Japan’s economic recession and market skepticism regarding Tokyo’s imminent monetary easing policy adjustment. China’s Mortgage Rate Cut Draws Trader Attention Early Tuesday, China’s decision …

Gold prices maintained stability on Tuesday, resilient to a surge in the dollar and Treasury bond yields. Investors awaited insights from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes for potential clues regarding interest rate cuts. At 0341 GMT, the spot price of gold settled at $2,018.03 per ounce, with most US …