Gold price trades near a two-month high as Fed rate-cut bets for June deepen. Weak US Manufacturing PMI data weighs heavily on the US Dollar. Fed Powell may provide fresh insights on the timing for rate cuts this week.Earlier on the day, gold price was hovering near a two-month high …
Read More »Gold is near a two-month peak, supported by growing hopes for a US interest rate cut in June
On Monday, March 4, gold prices remained near their highest levels in two months, buoyed by disappointing economic indicators from the United States last week, which raised expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in June. At 06:30 GMT, spot gold edged down 0.1 percent …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei exceeds 40,000 points, supported by rising investor sentiment
On Monday, March 4, Japan’s Nikkei index achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 40,000 points for the first time, propelled by corporate governance reforms and robust valuations that have attracted sustained interest from global investors. Benefiting from a surge in the technology sector, mirroring gains seen in US markets, the Nikkei …
Read More »USD awaiting Fed, Bitcoin is at the highest level in two years
On Monday, the US dollar traded within a narrow range, facing pressure from declining Treasury bond yields as investors awaited key economic data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cuts. Bitcoin surged to its highest levels in over two years, buoyed by significant inflows into cryptocurrency funds …
Read More »US stocks surge on improved risk appetite
US stocks experienced a surge in intraday records, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs. The Nasdaq set a new intraday record, surpassing its November 2021 peak of 16,212.23. Technology stocks, particularly Nvidia and AMD, saw significant gains, with shares climbing 3.73% and 4.82% respectively. The Philadelphia semiconductor …
Read More »Gold gains momentum on softer dollar following PMIs
Friday’s gold market surge is still going strong since all of the market’s moving parts appear to be pointing towards higher prices in the end. The price of the precious metal has increased by 2.08% to $2086.50 per ounce as of this writing.The early hours of Friday saw a slight …
Read More »US dollar retreats after lower-than-expected PMI reading
The US Dollar Index traded in a downward trend at 103.7, before recovering, at the time of writing, to 103.895, denoting a decline of 0.24%, and representing a weak end to the trading week.The US ISM Manufacturing PMI fell disappointingly at 47.8, far from expectations of a 49.5 mark. Expectations …
Read More »Fed: Inflation expectations are broadly consistent with 2% goal
The latest Monetary Policy Report from the US Fed highlights the US central bank’s stance on the current economic and inflation outlook, and what it will take for Fed policymakers to feel comfortable enough to begin cutting interest rates.Key highlightsInflation expectations are broadly consistent with 2% goal.Labour market remains tight, …
Read More »Nikkei Index Hits Historic High on Tech Surge and Fed Signals
Introduction: Japanese Market Achieves Milestone Japan’s Nikkei index soared to unprecedented heights on Friday, propelled by a surge in technology-related stocks following record highs in American markets. Positive remarks from Federal Reserve officials regarding interest rates further bolstered investor confidence. Record-Breaking Performance: Nikkei Hits New Peak The Nikkei index achieved …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 29
Amid ongoing indications of inflation losing steam on both sides of the Atlantic and consistent wagers that the Fed and the ECB will cut interest rates at some point this summer, the US dollar’s continuing purchasing pressure put additional pressure on the risk-linked assets. Economic Data The personal consumption expenditures …
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