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Markets: Crude oil: $-0.47 at $77.38 Gold $-11.90 or -0.44% at $2701.83 Silver is $0.47 or -1.54% at $30.32 Bitcoin up $4864 or 4.87% at $104,831 The USD is ending the day higher versus all the major currency pairs. The largest move is a 0.74% gain versus the JPY. The dollar rose by 0.61% versus

Gold prices firmed on Friday and were headed for a third straight week of gains after U.S. data this week hinted that the Federal Reserve might continue easing interest rates this year. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was flat at $2,715.21 per ounce as of 0047 GMT, hovering near a more than one-month peak hit on

TOKYO – Oil prices climbed on Friday, heading for a fourth weekly gain, driven by concerns over tighter supply following U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers and signals from a Federal Reserve official of potential interest rate cuts. Brent crude futures rose 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $81.42 per barrel by 0113 GMT, after declining

Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened flat on Friday at Rs 79,160/10 gram, which is down by 0.08% or Rs 66 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 95,525/kg, down by 0.3% or Rs 278. Gold prices have surged by Rs 700/10 grams in this week so far while silver prices traded

Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for a fourth consecutive week of gains as the latest U.S. sanctions on Russian energy trade hit supply, pushing up spot trade prices and shipping rates. Brent crude futures were trading 55 cents or 0.7% higher at $81.84 per barrel as of 0804 GMT and have gained 2.6% so

Yen’s near term rebound gained momentum again today, supported by BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda’s persistent messaging about a potential rate hike at next week’s policy meeting. Ueda’s repeated remarks are interpreted as laying the groundwork for markets to brace for a monetary policy shift. While recent polls as of last week indicated only a minority

Activity in the forex markets has turned relatively subdued today, with no clear trend emerging as traders shift into a cautious stance. With no top-tier economic data scheduled for the rest of the week, attention is turning to the impending inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump next Monday. The spotlight is squarely on his anticipated

Sterling continues to trade under pressure following a week of disappointing UK economic data, with weak December retail sales completing a trio of negative reports that also included lower-than-expected GDP growth and CPI readings. The data has reinforced market expectations that BoE would ease monetary policy in 2025, as the economy struggles under the new

Sharp selloff in commodity currencies against Dollar is dominating market action as the US session unfolds. While broader trading remains subdued, the sudden weakness in these currencies appears tied to trader caution ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Concerns over tariff policies could be the main driver of the moves, in the absence

The major stock indices cheered on the combined PPI and CPI data with sharp gains in the major indices. The NASDAQ index snapped its five day losing streak (-4.13%). The gain today retraced over half of that decline and had its best day since November 6 (post election day). The S&P index also had its

Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened in green on Wednesday at Rs 78,298 per 10 gram, which was up by 0.18% or Rs 142 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 90,747/kg, up by 0.21% or Rs 191. Gold prices jumped by Rs 1,550/10 grams in the last one week while silver

Dollar extended its near-term pullback in early trading after core inflation data for December came in slightly below expectations, offering a degree of relief to traders and investors. Treasury yields also retreated, with the 10-year yield falling back below the 4.7% mark. Core CPI rose by 3.2% yoy, down from 3.3%, a result that eased

Manufacturers sentiment index +2 in January -1 in December Index for non-manufacturers’ mood to +31 was +30 in December Both manufacturers, non-manufacturers see no change in April *** Japanese manufacturers’ sentiment improved in January, rising to +2 from December’s -1, driven by stronger conditions in materials industries like steel, oil, and chemicals. However, their outlook

Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened flat on Tuesday at Rs 78,230/10 gram, which is down by 0.08% or Rs 64 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 90,240/kg, down by 0.3% or Rs 273. Despite volatility in the market, gold prices have risen by nearly Rs 1,200/10 grams in the last

Dollar is holding steady against its peers in early U.S. trading, with softer-than-expected PPI report failing to trigger significant selling pressure. Market sentiment continues to shift toward the possibility that the Fed might refrain from additional rate cuts in 2025. Fed funds futures are currently pricing in less than 60% probability of a 25bps rate

Why it’s important? The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect. Another important input in market’s reaction is the distribution of forecasts. In fact, although we can have a range of estimates, most forecasts might be clustered on

Oil prices eased on Tuesday but remained near four-month highs as the impact of fresh U.S. sanctions on Russian oil remained the market’s main focus, ahead of U.S. inflation data this week. Brent futures slipped 53 cents, or 0.7%, to $80.48 a barrel by 0746 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 44

Speculation surrounding the incoming US administration’s tariff strategy continues to rattle global markets. Reports suggest that President-elect Donald Trump’s economic team is exploring a phased approach to tariffs, gradually increasing rates by 2% to 5% per month. This tactic, if adopted, would utilize executive powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to maximize negotiation