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US stocks rose on Monday, extending last week’s rally into a week that is remarkably busy with corporate earnings, employment data, and a Federal Reserve policy meeting. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite each gained 0.4%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.3%. Tesla (TSLA) shares soared after Elon …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has fallen to 105.70, with the Bank of Japan’s intervention causing a slight drop in the dollar’s value. However, the dollar’s rally is expected to continue due to monetary policy divergence favoring the US Dollar and the anticipation of a hawkish hold from the forthcoming …

In January 2024, the US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5% as inflation continues to cool, signaling an end to its rate hiking cycle and possible rate cuts next year. The rate policy meeting summary indicated a general sense of optimism …

Gold prices have increased following the release of the US CPI data, triggering cautious optimism ahead of Wednesday’s Fed’s Monetary policy decision. Gold prices found some support on Tuesday after a two-day decline, favoured by softer US yields and a weaker US dollar. Geopolitical tensions continue to grow amid news …

The price of gold exceeded the $2000 level again for the first time in five and a half months last Friday. Observers and economic analysts are keen to analyze the expectations of the yellow metal, which at the time of writing is trading around $1994 per ounce.Analysts believe that gold …

Due to increased Treasury yields, gold abruptly pulled back from over $1,880 and dropped below $1,870. Similar to Gold, Silver too experienced a fall and fell under $22.00. The 10-year yield jumped from 4.57% to 4.73%, while the 2-year yield increased from 4.98% to 5.07%.The US dollar continues to trade …

The US Dollar modestly declined but remained above 105.00 on a calm week start. It marked the first daily loss after nine consecutive days of gains. This correction has taken place during quiet trading circumstances as markets await key central bank meetings. On Wall Street, stocks opened the week with …

President Jerome Powell is expected to deliver new monetary policy cues later this week, but while many aren’t expecting the Fed chief’s remarks to be laced with the ‘pain’ warning from last year, there are concerns that he may raise the prospect of higher longer-term interest rates. According to Goldman …

Thomas Barkin, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has emphasized the need for the Fed to be open to the possibility of the US economy reaccelerating rather than slowing, which could have implications for the central bank’s inflation fight. The US Dollar Index clings to daily gains above …

Gold prices rose from five-month lows on Monday, after falling in the past five sessions, as investors’ focus turned to a meeting of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week in anticipation of their outlook on the economy and interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,892.88 an ounce …