The Canadian Dollar exhibited a mixed performance on Monday, appreciating against its US counterpart while depreciating against other major currencies. This divergence comes as investors await crucial economic data releases and navigate a complex interest rate environment.Canada is poised to unveil its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures on Tuesday, …
Read More »Gold rose on retreating US dollar, T-yields before key data
Gold prices rose on Tuesday as a recent decline in the dollar and Treasury yields showed signs that the economy was overheating, ahead of crucial inflation and jobs data this week that could determine the future of interest rates. And by 0645 GMT, spot gold rose 0.2 percent to $ …
Read More »Gold rises as markets assess impact of US interest rate path
Gold prices rose Monday, August 28, despite US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s statements about the possibility of further rate hikes, as markets seek indications through economic data this week to draw a clearer picture of the path of interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $1,915.99 an ounce by …
Read More »Gold loses its luster with the rise of USD
Gold prices fell on Friday as the dollar rose to a ten-week high, but the precious metal was set to post its best performance in six weeks ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that could provide clues about interest rate movements. Gold futures fell 0.2 percent …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, August 24
All key financial assets, including Thursday’s firmer US dollar, await Fed’s Powell speech on Friday before the Jackson Hole Symposium. Volatility is expected, and it could lead to sharp moves across financial markets.All eyes are on the Kansas City Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium. On Friday, ECB’s Lagarde and the Fed’s …
Read More »US stocks drop more than 1% after Jackson Hole kicks off
The US stock market experienced losses due to a stronger USD and hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve officials at the Jackson Hole Symposium. The SPX erased gains from Wednesday, retreating to 4,380. Fed officials Thomas Barkin and Susan Collins sounded hawkish at the beginning of the symposium. Jerome Powell’s speech …
Read More »Gold reaches its highest level in two weeks as Treasury yields decline
Gold prices rose to their highest levels in two weeks on Thursday, as a decline in the dollar and Treasury yields increased the appetite of investors for bullion, as they awaited clues about the path of interest rates during a meeting of central bankers in Jackson Hole. And by 0629 …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, August 22
The first indication of economic activity in August will come from the Global PMIs, which will also include housing data from the US, data on Q2 retail sales from New Zealand, and data on retail sales from Canada. After Monday’s decline, Asian equities have recovered, but caution is still in …
Read More »Gold’s chance to rebound looks weak ahead of Jackson Hole
Gold price was edging upward during the US trading session, despite the US Dollar’s strength. The rise and challenging XAU/USD price are supported by high US Treasury bond yields and a lack of support for depolarization among the BRICS bloc. Friday’s Jackson Hole Symposium is looked upon as the key …
Read More »EUR/USD steadies around 1.0900 post Germany’s Buba Monthly Report
After six straight days of losses, the EUR/USD is now trading near 1.0900. at the time of writing, the pair is seen at 1.0895. Upside inflation concerns were alluded to in the German Buba Monthly Report, which encouraged hawkish bets on the European Central Bank. Investors are looking forward to …
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