BofA says that it sure looks like markets are starting to sit up as the gap between the optimistic scenario priced in by equities and the much uglier economic situation indicated by bonds is getting bigger. And maybe that is finally translating to diverging moves between equities and bond yields, as the Nasdaq is moving
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Gold prices were down on Tuesday in the morning trade amid continued strength in the dollar index (DXY) which shot up above the 106 mark against six major currencies. The MCX October gold futures were trading down by Rs 26 or 0.04% from the Monday’s closing price at Rs 58,675 per 10 gram on the
Dollar is being the standout performer this week, bolstered significantly by surging US treasury yields. Dollar index, which gauges the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, reached a high not seen since the previous November, breaking 106 mark. Contributing to the bullish momentum, EUR/USD has plunged through a pivotal support level at 1.06,
Goldman Sachs says that while a sustained climb in oil prices could slow consumption and economic growth it will be a “manageable headwind” for the U.S. economy. “While we forecast consumption growth to slow during the fall and winter, we think higher oil prices are unlikely to cause consumer spending and GDP to decline” The
NEW YORK – Oil prices were nearly flat in choppy trade on Monday as Russia relaxed its fuel ban, after earlier gains on a tighter supply outlook, while investors eyed elevated interest rates that could curb demand. Brent crude futures were flat at $93.27 a barrel by 1:04 p.m. EDT (1704 GMT). U.S. West Texas
Swiss Franc weakens broadly today, influenced predominantly by rally in benchmark European yields. Specifically, Germany 10-year yield breached 2.8% mark, reaching an 11-year peak. Euro managed to bounce back against the Australian and New Zealand dollars, which were burdened by concerns surrounding China’s property sector. However, Euro’s ability to gain against other currencies seems limited
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Gold prices were down on Monday in the morning trade amid continued strength in the dollar index (DXY) which was up 0.12% at 105.49 against six major currencies. The MCX October gold futures were trading down by Rs 61 or 0.10% from the Friday closing price at Rs 58,885 per 10 gram on the MCX
Asian stock markets commenced the week with divergent performances. While Japan’s Nikkei showed resilience, bouncing back after enduring its most challenging week this year, Hong Kong’s stocks weren’t as fortunate. The uncertainty surrounding China Evergrande Group’s protracted debt restructuring initiative ignited a fresh wave of selling, impacting not just Evergrande but also its contemporaries. Consequently,
GBP/CAD daily MUFG maintains a short GBP/CAD targeting a move towards 1.63, with stop at 1.07050. MUFG also maintains a long USD/SEK targeting a move towards 11.450, with a stop at 10.650. “We are maintaining our short GBP/CAD trade idea. The trade recommendation got off to a good start this week resulting in GBP/CAD breaking
Gold prices edged higher on Friday, helped by a slight pullback in the dollar and bond yields as investors digested a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve and waited for more comments from policymakers for clues on the rate outlook. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,924.60 per ounce by 09:53 a.m. EDT (1353 GMT), following
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During the September FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate target range at a 22-year high of 5.25%-5.5%. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, however, conveyed that interest rates must remain elevated for an extended period due to the renewed strength in the economy. While the central bank is nearing the end of its
Major US stock indices are mixed now with the Dow Industrial Average note negative, and the S&P index trading above and below unchanged. The NASDAQ index is holding onto a 0.25% gain. A snapshot of the market currently shows: Dow industrial average -74.68 points or -0.22% at 33995.75 S&P index -0.13 points or unchanged at
Spot gold closed with a weekly gain of 0.10% at $1,925 and was up 0.31% on Friday. The week ending September 22 was marked with crucial monetary policy decisions of three key central banks – Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Bank of Japan. The US Federal Reserve, in a widely expected move, skipped a
The major US stock indices traded above and below unchanged today in up-and-down trading, but each of the indices is ending the day in the red. A snapshot of the closing levels shows: Dow industrial average -106.60 points or -0.31% at 3393.83 S&P index -9.96 points or -0.23% at 4320.05 NASDAQ index -12.19 points or
Base metals prices retreated from their January highs as Chinese economic woes threatened the demand from the world’s largest commodity consumer. Fears of excess supplies and the US Fed’s rate hike policies also added pressure on prices throughout the period. In the benchmark LME platform, prices of the most used industrial commodities like copper and
Despite a confluence of favorable conditions that are typically Dollar bullish — a decidedly hawkish Federal Reserve, plummeting stocks, and soaring yields — the greenback’s response was unexpectedly tepid last week. While it managed to gain ground against European majors and Yen, it faltered when squared against the robust commodity currencies. Dollar Index, a measure