Gold prices surged above the $2,700 mark on Thursday and is trading even above this level, at $2,714 at the timee of writing. This bold price action is certainly fueled by a weaker US Dollar and declining US Treasury yields. This rally comes amidst mixed economic data from the United …
Read More »XAU/USD Dips as Yields Rise, Market Awaits Key Economic Data
Gold prices declined on Monday as rising US Treasury yields dampened investor appetite for the non-yielding asset. This move comes as the Federal Reserve signaled a potential shift towards a slower pace of interest rate cuts, prompting investors to closely monitor upcoming economic data for further clues on the central …
Read More »XAU/USD Consolidates Above $2,630 Ahead of Christmas
Gold prices are holding steady above $2,630 per ounce as the US Dollar maintains its strength. The Federal Reserve has signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year, reducing upward pressure on Gold. This, coupled with the recent rise in US Treasury yields, is weighing on the precious …
Read More »UK Stocks Dip as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data, Smiths Group Hits Record High
UK stock indexes slipped slightly on Wednesday as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data, which is expected to influence the direction of monetary policy. By 11:46 GMT, the FTSE 100 had edged down 0.1%, while the FTSE 250 index of midcap companies dropped 0.2%. Global markets remained subdued ahead of …
Read More »XAU/USD Soars Amid Rising T-Yields
Gold price surges on Tuesday as Treasury yields rise. Gold prices surged to new heights on Tuesday, driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions and rising U.S. Treasury yields. As investors seek safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty, XAU/USD has continued its upward trajectory, reaching a peak of $2,745.01.The market’s mood …
Read More »Treasury Yields Resume Upward Trend Following Fed Remarks
US Treasury yields initiated an upward climb at the start of the new trading week, fueled by statements from the Federal Reserve that highlighted a preference for a gradual approach to interest rate cuts in the coming period.The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds rose to 4.182%, compared to the …
Read More »U.S. Treasury Yields Dip Following Daly’s Comments
U.S. Treasury yields have been on a downward trajectory, influenced by a combination of domestic economic data and recent statements from Federal Reserve officials, notably those suggesting a more aggressive pace of interest rate cuts in the coming period.The yield on the 10-year Treasury note declined to 4.032%, compared to …
Read More »US bond yields decline due to a flight to safe havens
Treasury yields have embarked on a new downward trajectory due to increased demand for safe-haven assets. This inverse relationship between bond prices and yields is a common occurrence in the market.The heightened demand for safe-haven assets, particularly U.S. government bonds, was spurred by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East …
Read More »Will Japan’s Yen Continue to Decline?
The USD/JPY pair has been rising since the start of the American trading session in the currency market, driven by the increase in US Treasury yields. This is due to the positive relationship between the pair and the yields on these government bonds, highlighting the weakness of the Japanese yen.US …
Read More »Analysis of Powell’s Speech: Significance and Key Themes
The speech delivered by Fed Chair Jerome Powell at the 10th Annual US Treasury Market Conference marks a significant milestone in the understanding and regulation of the US Treasury market. It provides a historical context for the conference’s inception, highlights the market’s crucial role in the economy, and underscores the …
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