Tag Archives: Treasury Yields

Oil prices fell for the third straight session on Wednesday, amid the potential impact of rising US crude inventories, global demand concerns stemming from weak economic data from China and bleak prospects for an interest rate cut. Brent crude futures for June delivery fell 21 cents, or 0.2 percent, to …

Oil prices experienced a slight decline in Asian trading on Wednesday, driven by indications of a significant weekly increase in U.S. inventories, signaling less constrained markets. However, concerns persisted regarding Israel’s potential response to an attack by Iran. The recent surge in crude prices over the past two weeks, fueled …

Gold prices have risen following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish comments and mixed US data. The Middle East tensions have heightened Gold’s status as a safe-haven asset, and market expectations reduce the likelihood of multiple Fed rate cuts this year. Gold prices edged higher late in Tuesday’s North American session, …

Tuesday is a big earnings day, with results from Bank of America and Morgan Stanley. Investors will also be watching for clues regarding the possibility of rate cuts in remarks that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to make. Bond yields were little higher on Tuesday, and equities fluctuated …

USD/JPY has gained following the stronger than expected US retail data and neutral to hawkish comments by US Federal Reserve officials. The Dollar trades at 154.61, 0.22% above its opening price. US housing indicators, such as Building Permits and Housing Starts, have underperformed, suggesting a construction sector slowdown. However, US …

Oil prices experienced a rise on Tuesday, buoyed by stronger-than-expected economic growth in China and escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s recent missile and drone attack on Israel. Brent futures for June delivery advanced by 20 cents, or 0.2%, reaching $90.30 a barrel, while U.S. crude futures for …

Concerns about Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions have been coupled with high yields, which have caused further decline in the Dow Jones Index. In the early afternoon, the index is trading little higher after losing its early gains. The market’s appetite for risk has increased following to Goldman Sachs’ better-than-expected quarterly …

Oil prices dropped as Asian markets opened on Monday, as market participants reduced risk premiums following an Iranian attack on Israel late Saturday, which the Israeli government stated caused limited damage. By 1256 GMT, Brent crude futures for June delivery declined by 24 cents to $90.21 a barrel, while West …

US Inflation Surges: CPI Hits 3.5% in March In the latest update from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), inflation in the US, as gauged by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), demonstrated a notable uptick. March saw a year-on-year increase to 3.5%, up from February’s 3.2%, surpassing market forecasts …

Falling US Treasury yields and a declining US dollar have helped to dramatically boost gold prices. In an uncertain environment, mixed signals from labour data and producer inflation support gold. Fed officials’ concerns about inflation strengthen Gold’s appeal as a safe haven, influencing sentiment. The price of gold recovered its …