Gold is up 0.50%, trading at $2341.29 per ounce at the time of writing. Earlier on Monday, gold’s jump to $2,354 has been tempered by evolving Fed rate cut expectations and a resilient US jobs report. Potential further upside for Gold is expected with forecasts reaching up to $2,500 in …
Read More »US Dollar Retreats Ahead of CPI Data
The US Dollar Index is currently trading at 104.15 with mild losses, as traders await the March CPI report on Wednesday. The Fed’s cautious stance is calibrated in light of incoming data, with hot labor market figures reported last week potentially justifying the delay of the easing cycle. The US …
Read More »Oil prices decline as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East ease
In early Asian trading on Monday, oil prices declined by 1 percent as tensions in the Middle East alleviated following Israel’s withdrawal of more soldiers from the southern Gaza Strip and its commitment to engage in new talks regarding a potential ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, which has persisted for …
Read More »Oil prices are heading for a second week of gains amid geopolitical tensions
Oil prices continued their ascent on Friday, poised to mark a second consecutive week of gains, buoyed by geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, concerns over dwindling supplies, and optimism surrounding global fuel demand as economies recover. Brent crude surged by 49 cents, or 0.5 percent, reaching $91.14 …
Read More »Euro Climbs on Softer US Data, Fed’s Wait-and-See Stance
On Thursday, the Euro gained versus the US dollar, but obstacles still exist. The poor US data, which included an unexpected increase in jobless claims and a widening trade deficit that raised questions about the real state of the US economy, helped the shared currency. Treasury yields dropped as a …
Read More »Oil prices rise amid fears of supply shortages
Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Thursday amid concerns about supply shortages as major producers continue production cuts, coupled with signs of economic growth in the United States, the world’s largest oil consumer. Brent crude futures for June climbed 15 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $89.51 per barrel …
Read More »Gold Rallies Following Mixed US Data, Declining T-yields
The weaker US dollar and falling US Treasury yields have kept gold prices anchored around $2,300. Fed Chair Powell’s suggestion that rates might be lowered this year, if inflation keeps falling, helped the XAU/USD Index rise. US Data Lifts Gold Price Precious metals are rising even if ADP data shows …
Read More »Oil prices rise as supply concerns weigh on the market
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday, as a larger-than-expected decline in US crude inventories and escalating geopolitical tension raised investor concerns about tight supplies. Brent crude futures for June delivery rose 20 cents, or 0.22 percent, to $89.12 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for May delivery …
Read More »Oil rises thanks to upbeat manufacturing data and rising tensions in the Middle East
Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Tuesday, buoyed by signs of improving demand and escalating tensions in the Middle East, which pushed US futures to their highest level in five months in the previous session. Brent crude futures for June delivery climbed 37 cents to $87.79 a barrel …
Read More »US stocks close mixed, yields rise to start second quarter trading
The second quarter of 2024 began with mixed closing results for US stocks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.6% and the S&P 500 down 0.2%. Although it was off its early session highs, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ended the day marginally higher. As the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield …
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