While Dollar remains generally firm, Yen is reversing much of this week’s gain. The moves come as European benchmark yields are trading generally higher. Major European stock indexes are also in slight positive position. Canadian Dollar is rebounding, responding more to rising core inflation reading. European majors and other commodity currencies are mixed for now.
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Gold prices declined by Rs 764 to Rs 52,347 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday following weak global cues, according to Securities. The precious metal had closed at Rs 53,111 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver also tumbled by Rs 1,592 to Rs 58,277 per kg from Rs 59,869 per
Redbook is out with its weekly retail sales numbers and the first two weeks of August were up 11.6% compared to a year ago. The weekly number also rose 12.7% y/y compared to 10.4% last week. A better sign came from Wal-Mart, where shares are up 4.6% in the pre-market after earnings. The company guided
Yen and Dollar are so far stronger for the week, with recession as a main theme in the markets. Yet, their upside is relatively limited, as US stocks managed to extend near term rally overnight. Commodity currencies are generally on the softer side, but Aussie, Kiwi and Loonie are all staying inside last week’s ranges.
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, after economic data from China, the world’s largest crude importer, spurred fresh concerns about a potential global recession that could hit energy demand. Brent crude futures fell 90 cents, or 1%, to $94.20 a barrel by 00:03 GMT. WTI crude futures fell 81 cents,
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Negative sentiment started earlier in the day following weak economic data from China, and spread particular serious to some commodities like oil and copper. Aussie is currently leading New Zealand and Canadian Dollar down. Yen is trading generally higher, taking Dollar and Swiss Franc up. Meanwhile, Euro and Sterling continue to trade mixed. Technically, the
London: Oil prices fell by more than $3 a barrel on Monday on concerns over demand in China, the world’s largest crude importer, and ahead of Iran’s response to a nuclear deal proposal which could raise the country’s oil exports. Brent crude futures fell $3.49, or 3.56%, to $94.66 a barrel by 0945 GMT after
Last month 11.1 US Empire manufacturing index vs -31.3 vs. 5.0 estimate new orders -29.6 vs. +6.2 last month prices paid -55.5 vs. -64.3 last month prices received 32.7 vs. 31.3 last month employment 7.4 vs. 18.0 last month shipments -24.1 vs. +25.3 last month unfilled orders -12.7 vs. -5.2 last month delivery time -0.9
Commodity currencies soften mildly in Asian session today, following weaker than expected economic data from China. On the other hand, Yen is leading Dollar and Swiss Franc higher. Euro and Sterling are mixed for now. Overall sentiment is mixed, with notable gains in Nikkei but other Asian indexes are sluggish. Gold is still struggling to
Oil prices rose by over 1% on Thursday after the International Energy Agency raised its oil demand growth forecast for this year as soaring natural gas prices lead some consumers to switch to oil. Brent crude futures gained $1.29, or 1.3%, to $98.69 a barrel by 1348 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures
Japan economic growth data for April to June 2022. This snapshot from the ForexLive economic data calendar, access it here. The times in the left-most column are GMT. The numbers in the right-most column are the ‘prior’ (previous month/quarter as the case may be) result. The number in the column next to that, where is
Gold witnessed mixed trade and hovered in a range near $1800/oz level but still managed to end higher for the week. Gold gained 1.5% last week marking its fourth consecutive gain. Gold’s four weekly rally shows bullish sentiment however it has come on the back of five weeks of consecutive losses. The sharp and mixed
What key economic releases and events are on the schedule for the week starting on August 15. Monday, August 15 Empire State manufacturing index, 8;30 AM ET, Est 5.1 vs 11.1 last month Tuesday, August 16 Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy meeting minutes, 9:30 PM ET Monday Canada CPI, 8:30 AM ET. Wednesday, August
Oil prices dipped in early trade on Friday amid uncertainty on the demand outlook based on contrasting views from OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA), but benchmark contracts were headed for weekly gains as recession fears eased. Brent crude futures fell 34 cents, or 0.3%, to $99.26 a barrel at 0112 GMT, while U.S.
The major US indices are closing higher for the 4th consecutive week today, the gains were led by the NASDAQ index which rose over 2%. All 11 sectors of the S&P index rose. A look at the final numbers shows: Dow industrial average rose 424.3 points or 1.27% to 33761.04 S&P rose 72.86 points or
Expectations on the size of next Fed rate hike shifted again last week, with stocks cheering lower than expected consumer inflation reading in the US. Dollar ended as the worst performer but it did have a late come back following rebound in benchmark treasury yields. Indeed, it was the late selloff in Sterling and Euro,
Gold prices were flat on Friday, weighed down by an uptick in the Treasury yields and prospects of U.S. interest rate hikes, although broader weakness in the dollar kept bullion on track for its fourth weekly gain. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold was flat at $1,787.57 per ounce, as of 0120 GMT. However, bullion has gained 0.7%