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For the third meeting in a row, the US central bank is anticipated to hold interest rates steady. Decisions are taken meeting by meeting, and officials maintain that data is the primary source of information.After raising rates to their highest point in more than 20 years in less than a …

Gold prices are up a bit after hitting a three-week low overnight, while silver is slightly down after scoring a four-week low overnight. The marketplace is quieter just ahead of some important US economic data coming out today. February gold was last up $3.20 at $1,996.40. Gold is trading at …

The US dollar is expected to remain steady against major G20 currencies ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting, with traders anticipating a firm pushback on rate cuts from the Fed. The official rate announcement and initial guidance will be released at 19:00 GMT, followed by a press conference with …

Gold prices fell on Wednesday to the lowest level in more than three weeks as the dollar rose ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates and monetary policy indicators later on Wednesday. Gold fell in spot transactions 0.2 percent to $1,975.07 per ounce by 0711 GMT. US gold …

On Wednesday, Japan’s Nikkei average experienced its third consecutive session of gains, buoyed by the positive performance of chip-related companies like Advantest, following the upward movement on Wall Street the previous night. The Nikkei index increased by 0.25 percent, closing at 32,926.35 points, while the broader Topix index rose by …

On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve and Chair Powell. During the Asian session, New Zealand will disclose current account figures, and Japan will release the Tankan survey. The Producer Price Index (PPI) will provide more inflation data in the United States.On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will …

Gold price hit the daily high of $1996.73 but lost momentum post the US inflation report. The precious metal is trading around $1980 per ounce at the time of writing. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics revealed disinflation in the US, with mixed results in annual and monthly readings. Traders …

The US Dollar Index is trading with losses below the 104.00 mark, with a -0.23% decline around the 103.850s mark. Investors are awaiting the Fed’s interest rate decision on Wednesday, which is expected to announce a continued pause on interest rate increases, leaving rates unchanged. So, markets anticipate the Fed …

The GBP/USD pair is trading at 1.2556, despite a volatile session with a 90+ pip range. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported declining inflation, with headline dipping and core remaining stickier at 4% YoY. The UK jobs market eased, with 50K new employees added to the workforce, though wages …

The United States experienced a decrease in inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), to 3.1% on a year-over-year basis in November, according to the Tuesday report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This figure is a slight dip from October’s 3.2% and aligns with market expectations. …