The slight dip earlier came from the Eurozone inflation data here but we are seeing yields turn around, similar to yesterday, to climb higher again. 2-year yields in the US are now up over 7 bps to 4.17% while 2-year yields in Germany have also pared the drop to be up 5 bps at 2.79%
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Gold prices rallied on Friday led by weakness in the greenback and lower bond yields as investors fixed their eyes on the US March inflation numbers. The dollar index dipped 0.5%, making gold more attractive for overseas buyers, while benchmark 10-year treasury yields. On MCX, April gold futures were trading at Rs 59,930 per 10
Euro is on the rise today, pulling Sterling and Swiss Franc along with it. Slightly higher-than-expected German inflation data is sparking speculation of a potential upside surprise in Eurozone CPI tomorrow. This development, coupled with recent hawkish rhetoric from ECB officials, suggests further tightening are on the horizon, provided banking troubles don’t resurface. Dollar and
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Gold prices inched lower on Thursday as the U.S. dollar firmed, while easing concerns about the global banking system slowed safe-haven flows into bullion. FUNDAMENTALSSpot gold was down 0.2% at $1,960.68 per ounce, as of 0103 GMT. U.S. gold futures fell 0.3% to $1,962.10. The dollar index was 0.1% higher, making bullion less affordable for
In the quiet Asian session, Canadian Dollar continues to outperform, while positive risk sentiment is providing a slight boost to Australian Dollar, though not New Zealand Dollar. Euro is drawing support from hawkish remarks by ECB officials but lacks strong follow-through buying. Yen, Swiss Franc, and Dollar remain the weaker currencies this week, reflecting overall
European indices are keeping gains near 1% while S&P 500 futures are up 16 points, or 0.4%, and that is helping with the overall mood in markets so far. In turn, the dollar is the laggard but the losses aren’t really too overwhelming. EUR/USD is up 0.2% to 1.0860 levels but is in the hunt
Oil steadied in early Asian trade on Thursday as a surprise draw in U.S. crude oil stockpiles that supported prices was offset by a smaller-than-expected cut to Russian supplies and stronger dollar. Brent crude futures were unchanged at $78.28 a barrel at 0020 GMT. West Texas Intermediate U.S. crude fell 6 cents, or 0.1%, to
Euro is trading mildly higher today following indications from a key ECB official that more interest rate hikes are in the pipeline for the central bank. Concurrently, the improving market sentiment across Europe is lending support to both Sterling and the Swiss Franc. However, Canadian Dollar emerges as the strongest for the day, fueled by
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Gold prices fell by Rs 110 to Rs 58,740 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid weak global trends, according to HDFC Securities. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 58,850 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver, however, jumped by Rs 350 to Rs 70,100 per kg. “Spot gold prices
Dollar, Japanese Yen, and Swiss Franc are under selling pressure this week amid improving risk sentiment. Yen is particularly weighed down by the extended rebound in treasury yields, while Swiss Franc is pressured by sell-offs against Euro and Sterling. Currently, the Canadian Dollar leads the pack for the week, aided by recovering oil prices. Australian
2-year Treasury yields down 4.1 bps to 4.021% 10-year Treasury yields down 2.5 bps to 3.543% 2-year German bond yields down 0.2 bps to 2.580% 10-year German bond yields down 1.2 bps to 2.276% For some context, 2-year yields in the US were as high as 4.12% earlier while 2-year yields in Germany were as
Gold prices slipped on Wednesday after a positive beginning as the dollar index firmed up. Moreover, buying interest in gold dimmed as the banking crisis appears to be stabilising. Gold is expected to remain range bound in the near term, according to analysts. MCX April gold futures were trading at Rs 59,487 per 10 grams
As European treasury yields rebound, the Euro and Sterling gains against Dollar and Swiss Franc today. However, their upside remains limited by near term resistance. Also, momentum against commodity currencies appears less pronounced. The greenback is trading lower amid generally stabilizing risk sentiment, but market fluctuations remain limited, with European indexes and US futures fluctuating
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Gold and silver futures were trading at day’s high in the second half of Tuesday’s session triggered by slippages in the greenback. The Dollar Index was down 0.29% at 102 against the basket of six major currencies. Movement in gold price is inversely related to the dollar trajectory. The MCX April Gold futures were trading
Forex markets are currently navigating a landscape of uncertainty, as mixed currency performance contributes to a lack of clear direction. Dollar has experienced a decline in Asian session, but still hovers within familiar boundaries against other major currencies. Meanwhile, Euro has managed to strengthen against the greenback but appears less robust in other pairs. Yen,