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In the Asian trading session on Tuesday, gold prices experienced a slight dip, although they maintained a position above crucial support levels. This trajectory unfolded amidst a prevailing cautious sentiment towards precious metals, particularly in anticipation of a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting slated for later in the week. Gold’s Resilience …

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is set to announce its interest rate decision on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, at 2:30 PM Sydney time. This decision will be closely watched by businesses, borrowers, and investors for its impact on the Australian economy.Market Expectation: Holding ScenarioFinancial markets overwhelmingly anticipate the RBA …

Gold prices edged higher on Monday, reflecting market prudence ahead of pivotal events including the highly anticipated FOMC meeting on Wednesday. The yellow metal (XAU/USD) gained roughly 0.2% in early New York afternoon trading, finding support near the technical level of $2150. At the time of writing, the precious spot …

The dollar is seeing gains ahead of FOMC decision. The DXY Index is 0.16% up on the day, trading at 103.612 at the time of writing. As for the broader context for this performance, FOMC decision will attempt to maintain balancing between inflation and growth.Despite recent gains, the DXY remains …

The Canadian Dollar began the new trading week cautiously on Monday, as investors are preparing for a whirlwind of policy decisions by central banks around the world, which could significantly impact the Loonie’s price action. The Loonie is 0.04% up on the day, trading at 1.354 at the time of …

As the world watches, all eyes are on the Bank of Japan (BoJ) ahead of its March meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday. Market sentiment is rife with growing expectations that the BoJ might herald the end of negative interest rates, marking a significant departure from the prolonged era of quantitative …

Gold prices experienced a decline on Monday as the dollar strengthened, with investors eagerly anticipating the outcomes of forthcoming monetary policy meetings at major central banks, notably the US Federal Reserve. Investors Await Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Decision By 0259 GMT, spot gold prices retreated by 0.4 percent to $2,147.89 …

Last week, the market’s attention was squarely fixed on a slew of US economic indicators, aimed at deciphering clues regarding future interest rate trajectories and the Federal Reserve’s timeline for ending its monetary tightening stance and initiating quantitative easing. However, the latest US data, particularly the Consumer Price Index, US …

This week’s statements by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hold immense importance due to their impact on the US economy, financial markets, and public perception. Let’s dissect the context and delve deeper into why her words matter:Headline Inflation TrendsIn February, headline inflation fell to 3.2 percent year-over-year, a substantial improvement from …

The stock market closed lower on Friday, marking the second week of losses, in a row. This decline comes as investors remain concerned about inflation, with key data points earlier this week raising doubts about the Federal Reserve’s plans to loosen monetary policy. Market Recap • The S&P 500 dropped …