US 2-year yields are up 4 basis points to 3.417%. We were as high as 3.45% but have given some back. I’m closely watching bonds right now, particularly the front end of the curve for a clearer signal on Powell. It FX and equities it’s much more definitive with the dollar strong and equities taking
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Dollar dips in early US session following lower than expected PCE and core inflation data. But loss is so far limited as traders are holding their bets ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech. Euro, Aussie and Swiss Franc are so far the stronger ones for the day, while Yen and Kiwi are the weaker
Gold prices were subdued on Friday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at a key central bankers’ meeting, which will be vetted for guidance on interest rate hikes. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold edged 0.2% lower at $1,755.09 per ounce, as of 0118 GMT. U.S. gold futures were
Majr FX rates are little changed, the USD is a touch stronger against most of the majors. Meanwhile, oil is not showing a lot of change either. The excuse du jour (du week, if that works) is waiting on Federal Reserve Chair Powell speaking Friday US time: Yesterday during US time Powell’s colleagues were uniformly
Dollar turns softer in Asian session today, but stays in familiar range. Traders would likely remain cautious until Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium tomorrow. For now, Aussie and Kiwi are the stronger ones for the day. European majors and Canadian Dollar are soft too, next to Dollar. Technically, AUD/JPY resumes
Gold prices on Thursday rose by Rs 402 to Rs 52,297 per 10 grams amid strong global cues, according to Securities. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 51,895 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver also rallied Rs 711 to Rs 56,191 per kg from Rs 55,480 per kg in the previous trade.
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Dollar is staying soft in consolidation today, as traders are clearly still cautiously waiting for rate clues from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech tomorrow. Yen is also mixed despite surging benchmark treasury yields. Movements are mainly found in Aussie and Kiwi, on rallies, which are lifted by China’s new stimulus plan. On the
Gold prices edged higher on Thursday as the dollar slipped, while investors looked forward to a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium for clues on interest rate hikes and the health of the economy. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold was 0.1% higher at $1,753.01 per ounce, as of 0110 GMT.
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Dollar’s rally was choked off by terrible PMI data, in particular services, overnight. But the greenback is trying to regain some footing in Asian session. It’s too early to say that the bullish trend in Dollar has reversed. Traders are just holding their bets for now, awaiting more guidance from Fed Chair Jerome Powell at
Gold price in the national capital on Wednesday rose Rs 274 to Rs 51,909 per 10 grams amid firm global trends, according to Securities. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 51,635 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver also jumped Rs 448 to Rs 55,682 per kg from Rs 55,234 per kg in
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Dollar is recovering some ground today but stays below yesterday’s high in general, consolidations continue. Overall trading in subdued with major pairs and crosses suck inside yesterday’s range. Kiwi and Aussie are on the softer side while the greenback and Yen are firmer. European majors are also weak but there is no follow through selling.
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, taking a breather from a nearly 4% surge the previous day on receding fears of an imminent output cut by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, a group known as OPEC+. Global benchmark Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.2%, to $100.01 a barrel by 0114
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European majors, including the Swiss Franc, are under much selling pressure currently. EUR/USD dived through parity, and hit a new low. The development came on worries that Russia will further weaponize its natural gas supplies to Europe, adding further weight to the already troubled economy. Dollar is strong as supported by rising treasury yield, with
Gold rose by Rs 157 to Rs 51,707 per 10 gram in the national capital on Tuesday amid an increase in international yellow metal prices, according to Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal settled at Rs 51,550 per 10 gram. Silver also jumped by Rs 364 to Rs 55,662 per kg. In the