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Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, has intimated that because the inflation dynamics of the two economies differ, the UK may be able to cut interest rates before the US. After unexpectedly strong price data in America this week rattled markets, Bailey said there is more demand-led …

Gold prices have risen following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish comments and mixed US data. The Middle East tensions have heightened Gold’s status as a safe-haven asset, and market expectations reduce the likelihood of multiple Fed rate cuts this year. Gold prices edged higher late in Tuesday’s North American session, …

The US economy is expanding rapidly, yet inflation is still there. In the meantime, the Federal Reserve conveys, via Chair Jerome Powell, conflicting messages: while the US central bank supports market-led tightening through higher rates, it is not a big fan of immediate rate cuts. Economic DataOn the data front; …

The Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Tuesday that the US central bank is unlikely to lower interest rates at its next policy meeting, which is just two weeks away, due to the US economy’s continued strength and a “lack of progress” on inflation. Powell stated during a moderated …

Amidst rising Treasury yields, the US dollar’s upward momentum persisted, pushing it to new annual highs around 106.20. This week seems to be dominated by escalating geopolitical concerns, especially in the Middle East. Indicated by the USD Index (DXY), the US dollar held its bullish tilt and surged to new …

US Inflation Surges: CPI Hits 3.5% in March In the latest update from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), inflation in the US, as gauged by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), demonstrated a notable uptick. March saw a year-on-year increase to 3.5%, up from February’s 3.2%, surpassing market forecasts …

Despite rising US inflation, the ECB maintains its independent dovish stance. ECB officials are reiterating their resolve to lower interest rates in June while downplaying worries about US inflation. This is the case even though the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank may have different monetary policies, as …

The Federal Reserve (Fed) should be able to start cutting interest rates by the end of 2024, according to Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund.At the press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY) was down 0.01% on the day to trade at 105.27.Key Quotes“We remain on our …

Falling US Treasury yields and a declining US dollar have helped to dramatically boost gold prices. In an uncertain environment, mixed signals from labour data and producer inflation support gold. Fed officials’ concerns about inflation strengthen Gold’s appeal as a safe haven, influencing sentiment. The price of gold recovered its …

The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to maintain interest rates at all-time highs following its governing council meeting in Frankfurt on Thursday. However, the ECB signaled a potential rate cut at its next meeting in June. The benchmark deposit rate was kept at 4 percent until policymakers were confident that …