Tag Archives: rate cut

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Wednesday, continuing to retreat from record highs as concerns over elevated U.S. interest rates grew ahead of crucial signals from the Federal Reserve. Industrial Metals Also Under Pressure The downward trend extended to industrial metals, with copper prices pulling back further from …

Since fighting inflation is one of the two main components of the Bank of England’s mandate, and as all major central banks do assess how well they have performed the fundamental mandate assigned to them, markets are waiting for new evidence that could help identify the characteristics of the future …

The Canadian dollar has been under scrutiny recently as investors closely monitor economic data and central bank statements. Here’s a breakdown of the recent developments and their impact on the CAD as the USD/CAD pair is 0.20% up trading at 1.3651 at the time of writing.Inflation Data, Rate Cut Bets …

Gold prices experienced significant volatility on May 21, 2024, as they corrected lower after touching an all-time high of $2,450 on the previous trading day. The pullback was driven by central banks’ communication regarding their reluctance to lower interest rates. In this article, we’ll delve into the factors influencing gold …

Due to several tailwinds, the EUR/USD pair had earlier stayed stable near 1.0900 throughout Monday’s New York session. However, as of this writing, it had dropped to 1.0859. Because of the increased risk appetite of investors, the major currency pair is still in bullish zone. Although policymakers remain split on …

In the face of geopolitical events and macroeconomic variables, the financial scene is nevertheless dynamic. Wall Street’s risk appetite persisted despite high rates, as evidenced by the performance of the Dow Jones Index and gold. While Bitcoin saw brief fluctuations, oil prices stayed steady. The US Dollar Index had a …

With a marginal increase, Dow Jones seems unchanged on quiet Friday, although it was still significantly below its recent record highs. Record stock gains fueled by expectations of a rate cut may not last long. Fed policymakers are still a major selling factor for the markets. As the markets conclude …

WTI prices gains traction near $78.90 on early Friday trading. The softer US April inflation data, Fed rate cut expectations, and a drop in US crude inventories boost the black gold. The ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East might cap the downside of WTI prices. The latest US Consumer …

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic appeared late Thursday alluding towards the possibility of late-2024 rate cuts, but cautioned the need for patience on interest rates.Key Remarks By Bostic I am pleased with inflation progress in April but the Fed is not yet there. The Fed has to …

Earlier during the North American trading session, gold price has significantly leapt reaching $2,390, its highest level in three weeks, with a gain of over 1%. The precious metal is trading at $2,388.78 per ounce at the time of writing, up +0.11%.This upward trend follows the release of data by …