The AUD/USD saw a loss of 0.30% and dropped below the 0.6700 mark. Declining US CPI in December reduced dovish Fed bets. The pair’s downside is constrained because there is a good chance the Fed will lower rates in March.On Thursday, the Australian dollar declined in value relative to the …
Read More »Dollar Weakens in Asia as Traders Await US Inflation Data
In Asian trading on Thursday, the US dollar experienced a decline, dropping to its lowest level around 102 points as traders awaited crucial US inflation data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s policy direction for the year. Bitcoin surged to $46,400, nearing its highest level in two years, following the …
Read More »Treasury yields decline ahead of CPI data
While financial markets gear up for a relatively busy year, there persists a state of severe disagreement about the forces driving longer-term interest rates.The range of forecasts for the yield on the 10-year Treasury one year from now is below 3% to above 5%. The yield outlook is mostly dependent …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip Amidst Dollar and Bond Yield Gains Ahead of Key US Inflation Report
On Wednesday, gold prices experienced a decline, influenced by the ascent of the US dollar and a rise in Treasury bond yields. Investors closely monitored these indicators ahead of the US inflation report, which is anticipated to provide insights into the potential trajectory of interest rate adjustments by the US …
Read More »Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of US Inflation Data
In cautious trading on Wednesday, the dollar maintained its position as investors awaited crucial US inflation data later in the week, which could impact Federal Reserve policy. Meanwhile, Bitcoin faced fluctuations after a false social media post caused turmoil in the markets. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported …
Read More »Nikkei rises to 34-year high at close thanks to technology stocks
Japan’s Nikkei index rose to its highest level in 34 years at the close thanks to the rise in technology companies’ shares, which tracked their American counterparts on Tuesday night, and the decline of the yen led to an increase in the profits of exporters. The Nikkei index jumped 2.01 …
Read More »Gold lacks real catalyst ahead of US inflation data
Although gold attracted some buyers on Tuesday, the precious metal struggled to benefit from the move up. The precious metal is trading at $2029.70 per ounce at the time of writing. The Fed’s policy stance is expected to change due to a decrease in consumer inflation expectations, which could potentially …
Read More »Barr: Fed’s bank funding program came to an end
The Fed’s Bank Term Funding Program, which was launched during last year’s regional banking crisis, is set to end without extension according to Michael Barr, the Fed’s vice chair for supervision.The program, which allowed banks and credit unions to borrow funds for up to a year, has seen a surge …
Read More »Mixed Market Sentiments Impact Dollar, Cryptocurrencies Remain Resilient
The upward momentum of the US dollar encountered resistance on Tuesday as traders maintained their expectations of multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, citing signs of slowing US inflation. Meanwhile, in the cryptocurrency sphere, Bitcoin continued to hover near its highest level since April 2022, driven …
Read More »Gold Prices Rebound from Three-Week Low
On Tuesday, gold prices rebounded from a three-week low, finding support in a weakening dollar following an official US report indicating that consumers anticipate lower inflation. The prospect of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut fueled optimism in the precious metal market. Gold experienced an immediate uptick of 0.2 percent, …
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