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Gold prices were poised for a weekly fall on Friday after the Federal Reserve‘s verdict on its monetary policy-easing cycle noted a slowdown in cuts, while market focus shifted to the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditure data due later in the day. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was flat at $2,594.59 per ounce, as of 0034 GMT,
Dollar’s strong rally paused in early US trading after PCE inflation data came in below expectations, easing concerns that Fed might maintain higher rates for an extended period. Markets are also digesting remarks from Fed officials following the hawkish rate cut earlier in the week. Most notably, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, the sole dissenter
From Japan today we had inflation data for November. Inflation rates moved solidly higher, well above the Bank of Japan 2% target level, above expectations, and above October levels. The “core-core” inflation rate, which strips out prices of fresh food and energy and is the closest to the US measure of core inflation moved to
Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened flat on Friday at Rs 75,712 per 10 gram, which is up by 0.08% or Rs 61 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 87,006/kg, down by 0.21% or Rs 181. Gold prices are displaying weakness, falling by Rs 2,260/ 10 grams in the last one
Fed’s hawkish rate cut overnight sparked an outsized market reaction, with DOW plunging over -1100 points and NASDAQ losing -3.5%. Fed’s messages didn’t deviate from expectations leading to the meeting, indicating a slower easing path in 2025 with likely just two more rate cuts and a terminal rate near or above 3.0%. But markets responded
Deutsche Bank is out with a note on yesterday’s FOMC meeting and they highlighted a significant shift in tone. While the Fed delivered a 25 basis point rate cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent, the bank’s analysts note that the overall tone was more hawkish than anticipated. The median inflation
Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency and China’s spluttering economy will shape global commodity markets in 2025. With no predictable mould for how this will work, the only certainties will likely be volatility and numerous factors working in opposing directions. Making predictions about prices for major commodities such as crude oil, liquefied natural gas,
Both Sterling and Japanese yen are among the weakest-performing currencies today, following their respective central banks meetings. BoE left rates unchanged at 4.75%, but the surprise came from a dovish shift in the MPC, with three members voting for a cut. While BoE reiterated that a “gradual approach” to easing remains appropriate, rising concerns over
In case you missed the events from earlier: That leaves the BOE as the final major central bank policy decision for the year. But unlike the Fed and BOJ, this one should be a more uneventful and straightforward one. The BOE is expected to keep the bank rate unchanged this time around and stick with
After a hawkish guidance for a 2025 rate cut by the US Fed, Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened lower by nearly 1% on Thursday at Rs 75,941 per 10 gram, which is down by Rs 712 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 88,261/kg, down by 2.3% or Rs 2,119. On
Dollar has strengthened against commodity currencies this week but remains range-bound against Euro and Pound, as markets await Fed’s rate decision to gauge the next move. While a 25bps rate cut is fully expected in with no chance of deviation, the focus is on how hawkish Fed’s messaging will be. Key questions include the likelihood
The major European indices are closing the day marginally higher. The gains were led by the France’s CAC, Spain’s Ibex and Italy’s FTSE MIB. The final numbers show: German DAX, +0.07% France’s CAC +0.26% UK’s FTSE 100 +0.05% Spain’s Ibex +0.26% Italy’s FTSE MIB +0.25% As London/European traders had for the exits, and the Fed
Gold prices fell Rs 200 to Rs 79,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid a firm trend in international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity settled at Rs 79,300 per 10 grams in the previous session. Snapping a three-day losing run,
The forex and stock markets are holding steady today, with limited volatility as traders anticipate FOMC rate decision and updated economic projections. A 25bps rate cut, reducing the target range to 4.25–4.50%, is virtually certain. However, the market’s focus lies on the tone and guidance Fed delivers. Critical questions include whether a pause in easing
Major currencies are mostly little changed with exception of the aussie and kiwi today. Both the antipodes are being pulled lower, breaking to fresh lows for the year. AUD/USD is down 0.4% to 0.6311 now upon a break of key technical support from the August low highlighted here. Meanwhile, NZD/USD is down 0.3% to 0.5735
Bullion remains under pressure as gold February futures contracts at MCX extended losses on Wednesday, opening flat at Rs 76,852 per 10 gram, which is down by 0.02% or Rs 19 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 90,700/kg, down by 0.19% or Rs 175. Gold prices have fallen by Rs 300/10 grams
Sterling remains resilient, as supported by UK employment data indicating that wages remain robust. This development aligns with improved conditions in the UK’s services sector, as seen in yesterday’s PMI release, and suggests that underlying price pressures have not diminished despite growing pessimism tied to the Autumn Budget’s uncertainty. Markets maintain near-zero expectations for a