The markets are generally steady in Asian session today, as traders await US consumer inflation data. FOMC minutes released overnight basically provided nothing to counter the expectation of a 75bps hike by Fed in November. Today’s data might further affirm such expectations. While Dollar is firm, it’s struggling to build up momentum except versus Yen.
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New Delhi: Gold prices continued to fall on Wednesday as investors looked for more clues on the pace of US monetary tightening from Federal Reserve minutes and inflation data due this week. Investors are awaiting the release of minutes from the Fed’s September meeting. Focus is also on the inflation reading due on Thursday, which
Dollar surges further in early US session against Yen, after BoJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda dropped no hint on intervention despite today’s Yen selloff. Indeed, he noted that Yen depreciation could be could for the economy as a whole, just that speculation driven move is bad. But the greenback is actually struggling to gain against other
Highlights from the European Session Newsquawks US Market Open: US equity futures trade on a firmer footing with the ES back above 3600, GBP outperforms whilst JPY lags European bourses saw a choppy start to the session, but have since titled to the upside; US equity futures trade on a firmer footing with the ES
Gold prices in the national capital fell by Rs 20 to Rs 51,155 per 10 grams on Wednesday, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 51,175 per 10 grams. Silver also declined by Rs 473 to Rs 58,169 per kg from Rs 58,642 per kg. In the
Dollar is trying to extend recent rally again but buying is mostly seen against Yen and Sterling. The Yen finally broke out and fell to new 24-year low against the greenback, and it’s on track to take on the level seen back in 1998. Sterling, on the other hand, is pressured after BoE ruled out
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NEW DELHI: Gold prices extended their fall on Tuesday as a firm dollar and prospects of further oversized rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve dented the zero-yielding asset’s appeal. After stronger-than-expected US labour data, the focus is now on the inflation reading, due on Thursday, which is expected to remain stubbornly high. Gold futures
The majority of Dollar bulls appear to be staying on the sideline today. Despite earlier rally attempt, the greenback starts to pare back some gains into US session. US futures are also trading flat in very tight range. Investors are holding their bet ahead of a wave of speeches of central bankers, and more importantly,
The US data calendar is light but we’ll get a full slate of central bank speakers from around the globe along with the World Economic Outlook from the IMF at 9 am ET. The mood in markets is improving at the moment and the US dollar is giving back some gains. Commodity currencies are recovering
Gold price fell by Rs 343 in the national capital to Rs 51,105 per 10 grams on Tuesday amid a decline in the prices of the precious metal in the international market, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the yellow metal had settled at Rs 51,448 per 10 grams. Silver also tumbled by
Dollar extends its near term rally in Asian session, with support from risk-off sentiment, while US 10-year yield is flirting with 4% handle. Yen is also firm, and has the potential to overwhelm the greenback if Japan steps into the markets again. Commodity currencies are the weakest one so far, with Aussie being the worst.
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Saudi Aramco has told at least seven customers in Asia they will receive full contract volumes of crude oil in November ahead of the peak winter season, several sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday. The producer is keeping supplies to Asia steady despite likely production cuts by tapping on inventories, the sources
MARKET MOVING EVENTS: Thursday: US CPI. Last week we got three important reports: the US ISM Manufacturing and Services PMIs and the US NFP. The former leading indicators point to a significant deceleration in the manufacturing sector and more cooling in the services sector, while the latter lagging labour market report keeps on showing strength.
Gold prices in the national capital dropped Rs 543 to Rs 51,625 per 10 grams on Monday amid a decline in the prices of precious metal in the international market, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the yellow metal had touched Rs 52,168 per 10 grams. Silver also tumbled by Rs 2,121 to
Asian markets trade broadly lower today, extending the risk-selloff late last week. Dollar, Yen and Swiss Franc are trading higher on risk-aversion, as usual. Aussie is currently worst performer, while Kiwi and Sterling are trailing. Euro is mixed for now, but looks vulnerable too. Technically, one focus is whether EUR/USD would finally make up its