Gold prices rose on Tuesday, October 12 as risk aversion and inflation concerns added to the yellow metal’s allure, but expectations that the US Federal Reserve would start cutting economic stimulus capped gains. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,759.56 an ounce by 07:20 GMT, while US gold futures rose 0.3% …
Read More »Gold markets go back and forth on Monday
Gold prices have gone back and forth during Monday’s trading session, and continued to hang out above the $1750 level.Investors continue to pay close attention to interest rates in the U. S, as they will have a massive influence on what happens next.A breakdown below the $1750 level could send …
Read More »Bond selloff sends a warning to the Federal Reserve
Bond yields have been increasing slowly but steadily over the past two weeks from 1.30% for the 10-year bond to 1.50%. The extremely low together with the relatively stable U. S. government bond yields have confused several market observers for the few previous days. The current situation is also challenging …
Read More »Live Stream: FOMC Chairman Jerome Powell Speaks at Fed Listens
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Read More »Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement (Full text)
The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time, thereby promoting its maximum employment and price stability goals.With progress on vaccinations and strong policy support, indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. The sectors most …
Read More »Fed signals taper coming soon, rate hike shifts to 2022
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday clarifed the way to reduce its monthly bond purchases soon. The U. S. Fed signaled that interest rate increases may follow more quickly than expected, with nine of 18 U.S. central bank policymakers projecting borrowing costs will need to rise in 2022.
Read More »Fed hasn’t mentioned tapering schedule
The U. S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 0-0.25%, as wholly expected. The decision was taken unanimously.Indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. The sectors most adversely affected by the pandemic have improved in recent months, but the rise in COVID-19 cases has slowed the …
Read More »Fed is optimistic about economic activity
The U. S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 0-0.25%, as wholly expected. The decision was taken unanimously.Indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. The sectors most adversely affected by the pandemic have improved in recent months, but the rise in COVID-19 cases has slowed the …
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