Yen softened slightly in Asian session today, influenced by a robust rebound in strong rebound in Nikkei. Meanwhile, New Zealand Dollar received a modest boost, buoyed by an upturn in the country’s services data. This was mirrored by the Australian Dollar, which, along with the Kiwi, found support in the latest batch of Chinese economic
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Natural Gas prices are popping back above $1.80. European gas prices under pressure with Norwegian flow facing hiccups. The US Dollar Index trades in the mid-103.00 range ahead of two big central bank meetings. Natural Gas prices (XNG/USD) starts off in the green this Monday with traders bracing for actions from Russia after Vladimir Putin
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Gold fell in the opening trade on Monday ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting outcome due on Wednesday. The MCX April gold futures were trading at Rs 65,352 per 10 grams, down Rs 190 or 0.29% while the May Silver contracts were trading at Rs 75,356 per kg around 9:10 am, lower by
Yen’s continued weakness persists in today’s subdued market, despite growing expectations for a BoJ rate hike in the upcoming Asian session—a move anticipated to conclude its longstanding negative rates policy. Although the anticipated adjustment from -0.10% to 0.00% may seem minor, its symbolic significance for the Japanese economy is profound, as it heralds a new
USD/CAD appreciates to continue its winning streak on Monday. US Dollar could gain ground on expectations of the Fed maintaining higher interest rates to combat inflation. The higher WTI price could limit the losses of the Canadian Dollar. USD/CAD kicks off the week with its third consecutive day of gains on Monday, inching higher to
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Four key indicators from China. The January-February data has been combined to account for the moveable Lunar New Year holidays each year. Data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Industrial Production y/y +7.0%, a beat expected +5.0%, prior +6.8% Retail sales y/y +5.5%, a beat expected +5.2%, prior +7.4% Fixed asset investment y/y
Oil prices edged lower on Friday but were on track to gain over 3% for the week, boosted by the International Energy Agency raising its 2024 oil demand forecast and an unexpected decline in U.S. stockpiles. Brent crude oil futures were down 47 cents or 0.6% to $84.95 a barrel at 1434 GMT, a day
The daily RSI shows a rise in selling traction, supported by the MACD depicting growing red bars. The hourly RSI indicates oversold conditions, signaling a potential pullback or bullish correction in the short term. Despite daily bearish tendencies, the pair still holds the 200-day SMA. The NZD/USD pair declined to 0.6086, with a significant 0.77% downturn
USDJPY trades to a new session high. Targets 149.196 next. The USDJPY is moving to a new session high and in the process is now moving further away from the 50% midpoint of the move down from teh February high at 148.676, and a swing area between 148.82 and 148.888. The high price reached 149.06
UPCOMING EVENTS: Monday: China Retail Sales and Industrial Production, Canada PPI, US NAHB Housing Market Index. Tuesday: BoJ Policy Decision, RBA Policy Decision, Eurozone Wage data, Eurozone ZEW, Canada CPI, US Housing Starts and Building Permits. Wednesday: PBoC LPR, UK CPI, FOMC Policy Decision, New Zealand GDP. Thursday: Australia/Japan/Eurozone/UK/US Flash PMIs, Australia Labour Market report,
Gold, with its timeless allure, has always been a beloved form of investment for Indian investors. Its rescind lifetime highs would be inspiring to gold enthusiasts. A perfect hedge against inflation, gold has been a safe haven, an epitome of stability. For centuries, in the face of economic upheavals, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical changes, gold
Gold retreats from the $2,180 mark, reacting to hot US inflation data and Fed’s cautious stance on policy easing. Rise in US Treasury yields post-PPI data release dampens XAU/USD’s appeal despite risk-off market sentiment. Gold remains subdued as Treasury yields inch higher and the US Dollar strengthens. Gold spot retreated from around the $2,180 area
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The major European indices are closing with mixed results: German DAX, -0.03% France CAC, +0.04% UK FTSE 100, -0.20% Spain’s Ibex, +1.02% Italy’s FTSE MIB +0.57% For the trading week, major indices moved higher led by Spain’s Ibex.: German DAX, +0.69%. The index did reach a new all-time high at 18039.05 before rotating lower France
Gold prices recently touched a historic high in both the international and domestic markets. The benchmark London Spot Gold hit a lifetime high of $2195 an ounce in the first week of March, surging more than 6 percent so far this year. Tracking the overseas sentiment, domestic gold prices also surged, placing prices well above
Dollar ended the week as the strongest currency, boosted by the fresh round of inflation data that led markets to reassess expectations around Fed’s rate cuts. This recalibration was also marked a pronounced rebound in treasury yields and a notably cautious sentiment pervading the stock market. Despite this rally, Dollar remained confined within the previous