Fed Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the US economy has performed remarkably well in recent years while giving a nod of the head to recent inflation readings. The head of the Fed also reaffirmed that the Fed won’t be waiting until inflation reaches the 2% annual target.Key QuotesEconomy performed remarkably …
Read More »Investing in Gold: Opportunities, Challenges, and Market Dynamics
Gold stands as one of the world’s most favored financial investments, particularly during periods of market volatility such as the present. Its appeal lies in the high level of security it offers investors, coupled with minimal—sometimes even negligible—risk. This safety applies whether one is dealing in physical gold or trading …
Read More »Gold Prices Ease Slightly After Rallying on Rate Cut Expectations
Gold prices experienced a minor dip in Asian trading on Friday, but still held strong gains from the previous session, bolstered by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data that fueled expectations of a September interest rate cut. Gold’s Strong Performance: The yellow metal surpassed the significant $2,400 an ounce level on Thursday, …
Read More »Gold Prices Climb as Powell’s Comments Fuel Rate Cut Speculation
Gold prices continued their upward trend in Asian trading on Thursday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and declining Treasury yields as expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts gained momentum. The precious metal also benefited from reports of central banks in emerging markets increasing their gold reserves and dovish comments from …
Read More »Reading Between the Lines in Jerome Powell’s Recent Testimony
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent testimony before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee was closely watched by investors, economists, and policymakers. As the U.S. economy faces a delicate balancing act between inflation, employment, and financial stability, Powell’s remarks offer critical insights. In this comprehensive article, …
Read More »Fed’s Powell: We see current policy as restrictive
Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), delivers the Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report and responds to questions before the House Financial Services Committee on the second day of his Congressional testimony. Key Quotes:“We see current Fed policy as restrictive.”“The neutral interest rate must have moved up at least …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, July 9
The USD Index (DXY) surged past the 105.00 and flirted with the interim 55-day SMA amidst a decent uptick in US yields. The second semi-annual testimony by Chair J. Powell to the Congress is due on July 10, along with weekly Mortgage Applications, Wholesale Inventories and speeches by the Fed’s …
Read More »Gold consolidates ahead of US inflation data
Following Powell’s Senate testimony, which suggests a cautious approach to rate cuts, gold prices jump beyond $2,360. Although DXY gains 0.14%, the rate on the US 10-year Treasury increases to 4.296%.During Tuesday’s North American session, gold prices marginally increased following remarks made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before the …
Read More »Political uncertainty boosts case for ECB’s September interest rate cut
Following the relatively data-insensitive June rate cut, European Central Bank (ECB) speakers have stood firm on the message of data-dependency. Next week’s ECB meeting likely to take stock of the available data and compare it to the latest forecast.Possible rate cut in September Following the relatively data-insensitive June rate cut, …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Struggles Following Powell’s Speech
The Canadian dollar struggled to develop momentum with little of note on the docket. Canada is largely absent from the economic calendar this week. Fed Chair Powell stuck close to the usual script, giving investors little to work with.The Canadian dollar found little reason to move in any particular direction …
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