Global financial markets concluded the first trading day of the new week under the sway of mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which dampened risk appetite. This led to a decline in several risky assets by the end of Monday’s trading session. However, another factor intervened to balance investor …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: Focus on US Data, Potential Rate Cuts
US Dollar Dives on Soft US Inflation: The US Dollar Index (DXY) plunged to multi-week lows around 104.00 after disappointing Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and falling US yields. This data fueled speculation of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates as early as September, sending the Dollar tumbling. Today (July …
Read More »Gold, BTC, GBP: Analytical Look on Week’s Performance, Future Outlook
The financial markets have been wildly volatile this week, with notable swings in the price of gold, Bitcoin, and the British pound (GBP) caused by a variety of circumstances. Let’s examine the main forces at work in their performance and look forward.Dynamic Interplay The complex interplay among economic data, expectations …
Read More »US bond yields decline on interest rate cut hopes
US bond yields have continued to decline since the opening of trading on Wall Street, affected by the latest US inflation reading; the CPI data, that highlighted a continued decline in price growth in the United States last June.The data issued Thursday raised speculation that the Federal Reserve may seriously …
Read More »Gold Prices Wobble as Fed Signals and Mixed Economic Data Create Uncertainty
Gold prices experienced a slight dip in Asian trading on Monday, hovering within a narrow range as traders cautiously await key signals from the Federal Reserve and further economic data. Despite increased expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut, the yellow metal struggled to capitalize on the weakening dollar, maintaining …
Read More »Gold Prices Tread Water Ahead of Crucial U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices experienced a slight dip in Asian trading on Friday, remaining within a tight range as traders favored the U.S. dollar in anticipation of key inflation data that could influence interest rates. Despite recovering from a dip below the $2,300 an ounce support level earlier in the week, gold …
Read More »Gold climbs as USD falls, Treasury yields dip
The XAU/USD Index has rebounded from a two-week low following inflation data from Canada and Australia. The Dollar Index (DXY) dropped 0.12% to 105.91, off a monthly high of 106.13. The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge for inflation, the May PCE, is expected to decrease from 2.7% to 2.6% YoY, with …
Read More »Sterling rises as UK CPI interacts ahead of BoE decision
As expected, UK inflation continues to fall following the release of economic data on Wednesday. This data pushed the pound sterling above 1.2700. However, steady growth in the UK services sector may lead the Bank of England to hold interest rates steady at its meeting today, June 20. Disappointing retail …
Read More »Data remains prerequisite for easing among cautiously optimistic Fed officials
Six senior Federal Reserve officials from various regions made important statements today, Tuesday, adding to the ongoing discussion about future U.S. monetary policy. The economic agenda also featured presentations and discussions with Fed officials, including two voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee. The next Federal Open Market Committee …
Read More »Early French elections shake investors’ confidence in the economyFinancial markets were taken aback by French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement to hold early elections, which has raised questions about his pro-business agenda and the country’s already precarious finances.Market reactions:Following the announcement of a sell-off of French assets on Monday, investors are …
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