Gold prices remained steady in Asian trade on Thursday, staying close to their recent record highs, as investors shifted their attention to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming address and significant U.S. economic data releases. Spot gold rose by 0.2% to $2,661.78 an ounce, while December gold futures steadied at …
Read More »Gold Price Stabilizes Amidst Rising US Treasury Yields
Gold prices have shown resilience despite rising US Treasury yields, maintaining a steady position above $2,650. The market’s increased expectation of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) has provided support to the precious metal. However, the strengthening US dollar and elevated Treasury yields have limited gold’s upside.Factors …
Read More »USD/JPY Experiences Emerging Bullish Trend
The USD/JPY currency pair has experienced a significant uptick, driven primarily by a surge in U.S. Treasury yields. While the pair’s overall trend remains bearish, recent technical indicators suggest a potential short-term reversal. Despite the recent rally, the USD/JPY pair continues to trade below the Ichimoku Cloud and the 200-day …
Read More »XAU hits a record high as US consumer confidence declines
Amidst a decline in US consumer confidence and a falling US dollar, gold reaches a new all-time high of $2,655, with XAU/USD trading at $2,651. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman suggests reducing interest rates gradually. Middle East geopolitical unrest also increases demand for gold as a safe haven, pushing the price …
Read More »US Treasury yields firm on Fed’s signals about gradual easing ahead
US Treasury yields are stable despite growing anticipation for the Fed to drop rates again after a 50 basis point decrease last week. Both Atlanta’s Bostic and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari favor modest rate reductions; Kashkari projects that rates will reach 4.4% by the end of 2024. Bostic downplays the …
Read More »Short Term Forecast: Gold Pressured Ahead of FOMC Decision
Strong US macroeconomic data, including US Retail Sales, above forecast, and an improvement in Industrial Production in August, has caused gold prices to decline. The US Dollar Index (DXY) increased by 0.21% to 100.92, which put pressure on the gold. The US Fed’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday is anticipated …
Read More »US Treasury Yields Decline at Week’s End
US Treasury yields decreased on Thursday, influenced by mounting speculation that the Federal Reserve might reduce interest rates by more than previously anticipated. This development has negatively impacted yields on benchmark government bonds, which are less favored in a low-interest-rate environment.Over the past few days, markets have experienced significant uncertainty …
Read More »US equities face a downturn as September concerns materialize
US stocks experienced a mixed session on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipping while the Dow Jones Industrial Average held steady. This comes amid ongoing concerns about economic growth and a sluggish start to September, a historically challenging month for markets.Nvidia’s recent market value plunge has reignited …
Read More »Dollar-Yen Faces Headwinds as US Treasury Yields Slide
The dollar-yen pair has been under pressure in recent weeks, driven primarily by the decline in US Treasury yields. This inverse relationship between the two assets is a well-established dynamic in the global foreign exchange market, influenced by factors such as interest rate differentials and safe-haven demand. As US Treasury …
Read More »boosted by T-Yields, USD/JPY Rallies Past 146.00
The forex market has been buzzing with activity lately, with the USD/JPY pair grabbing headlines. This is why it looks interesting to dives deep into the forces propelling this upward trend and explore its potential “Domino Effect” across the global economy. The recent surge in the USD/JPY is a confluence …
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