Gold languished near a two-month low on Wednesday, trading below the key $2,000 per-ounce level, after a stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation report dampened expectations for more than three quarter-point rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was down 0.1% at $1,991.09 per ounce (Oz), as of 0146 GMT, after hitting its lowest since
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Sterling is taking a modest step back today, responding to UK’s latest inflation report that came in below market expectations. Despite this, the actual figures for both headline and core CPI merely held their ground compared to the previous month’s readings, signaling continued pause in disinflationary progress. Additionally, the report highlighted a slight uptick in
The dollar is not really building on its post-CPI gains so far today, as it is keeping just a touch lower as we look towards European trading. While things are still looking up for the dollar, the next leg higher might not come by so easily. Broader markets are also keeping more tentative so far,
Gold prices extended their decline to Wednesday on the uptick in the dollar index (DXY) following a higher-than-expected US inflation numbers which have further dashed hopes of an imminent rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Bullion traded in the red in the opening trade today with MCX April gold futures at Rs 61,422 per 10
Dollar maintains its position as the week’s top performer so far, following notable upside breakouts, while Asian markets remain relatively quiet. Without major economic releases from US today, the greenback could have a breather first. However, attention is set to return later in the week with the release of retail sales and the University of
EURUSD daily The euro is in an interesting spot. It fell to the lowest since November 13 today but is now trying to creep back above the Dec/Jan double bottom. It coes with some moderate bids in the stock market as well. There is one camp around the CPI report that says it’s a game-changer
Vienna, Feb 13, 2024 -The OPEC oil cartel said Tuesday it expects robust economic activity in China and air travel to drive strong global demand growth for oil this year. Its outlook contrasts that of the International Energy Agency (IEA), which advises oil-consuming nations, which last month predicted that oil demand growth would halve on
Dollar rises significantly in early US session supported by the latest consumer inflation data, which also triggers a marked in DOW futures, dropping by over -300 points. Concurrently, 10-year Treasury yield is soaring near 4.3% mark. Most critically, the inflation data revealed that core CPI remained unchanged at 3.9% in January. This stagnation in core
All eyes are on the US CPI data coming up later today. And only that will shake off the more tentative mood in markets to start the new week so far. The dollar is keeping steadier as we look towards European trading but I wouldn’t expect much more fireworks until we get to the main
Gold prices were stuck in a tight range on Tuesday as investors refrained from making big bets ahead of a U.S. inflation report that could give fresh perspective on how soon, and by how much, the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates this year. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was flat at $2,020.28 per ounce (Oz),
New Zealand Dollar falls notably during Asian session, triggered by the latest survey from the RBNZ, which revealed a further easing in inflation expectations. The implications of these findings have prompted traders to pare back the bets on the likelihood of more monetary tightening imminent meeting February. Australian Dollar is also dragged down by the
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Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors indulged in some profit-taking after both benchmarks ended last week about 6% higher on Middle East tensions and as refining outages squeezed refined products markets. Brent crude futures were down 54 cents, or about 0.7%, at $81.65 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 32
Japanese Yen stages a broad recovery today, buoyed by notable retreat in European benchmark yields. Meanwhile, Dollar is softening against Yen, yet holding its ground across other major currencies. New Zealand Dollar emerges as the day’s underperformer, yet its losses remain contained within Friday’s range against all counterparts. Sterling and Euro follow closely as the
Congrats to the Kansas City Chiefs for taking home yet another Lombardi Trophy. That makes it three Super Bowl titles in five years. Big reputation, big reputation. While the world watches on, it’s a slow start to the new week for markets. And not surprisingly so, really. In Asia, most markets are still closed amid
Gold traded in a range on Monday as the Street awaits key data points including the inflation numbers in the US. Last week, top officials in the Federal Reserve reiterated their stance on interest rate cuts, suggesting that they would need more data before they start the rate-slashing exercise. Taking cues from the global price
Today’s Asian session sees an unusual quietness across the region, with major markets closed for holidays, leading to limited movement among major currency pairs and crosses. New Zealand Dollar is having a slight downtick following RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr’s appearance before a parliamentary committee, where he left market participants parsing for clues on future rate
UPCOMING EVENTS: Tuesday: Japan PPI, UK Labour Market report, Switzerland CPI, German ZEW, US NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, US CPI. Wednesday: UK CPI, Eurozone Industrial Production. Thursday: Japan GDP, Australia Labour Market report, UK GDP, UK Industrial Production, Switzerland PPI, US Retail Sales, US Jobless Claims, US Industrial Production, US NAHB Housing Market Index,