MON: Chinese Services PMI Final (May). TUE: RBA Announcement; EZ Sentix (Jun); EIA STEO. WED: RBI Announcement; NBP Announcement; Japanese GDP Final (Q1); EZ Employment Final (Q1) and GDP (Q1 Revisions). THU: ECB Announcement; Chinese Trade Balance (May). FRI: CBR Announcement; Chinese Inflation (May); Norwegian CPI (May); US CPI (May); Canadian Labor Market Report (May);
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Steel prices in the domestic market have fallen by almost a tenth in the two weeks since the Centre levied export duty on the alloy, a trend underscored by the seasonal slowdown in demand. Prices of domestic benchmark hot-rolled coil (HRC) steel at the traders’ end have slipped by about 8% or ₹5,500 to about
It’s another poor week for Yen following the rally in benchmark treasury yields in US and Europe. It should be noted again that BoJ has a 0.25% cap on 10-year JGB yield, and thus, gaps are widening. Sterling was a distant second weakest, on risks of stagflation while Swiss Franc also softened. Canadian Dollar was
The major US stock indices are ending the day lower led by the NASDAQ index which declined by 2.4% For the shortened trading week, the indices were down 3 of the 4 trading days. After snapping a 7 week decline in the S&P and NASDAQ index ended 8 week decline in the Dow industrial average,
After days of mixed trade near the $1850/oz level, gold edged up and tested the highest level since early May indicating that bulls are becoming more active. However, with a late-week sell-off, it ended with a minor decline for the week, it’s first in three weeks. Gold bulls became active amid increased volatility in the
The US employment data was released today with nonfarm payroll adding another 390K jobs. That comes after a 436K jobs increase in the prior month (was 428K). The expectations for the month was for 325K. Although lower than the prior month, it still represented a solid gain at this point in the cycle. Since January
Gold prices rose by Rs 294 to Rs 51,236 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, according to Securities. In the previous trade, the yellow metal finished at Rs 50,942 per 10 grams. Silver also zoomed by Rs 523 to Rs 62,577 per kg from Rs 62,054 per kg in the previous trade.
Dollar jumps broadly in early US session after stronger than expected headline non-farm payroll numbers. For now, the greenback is still behind Canadian and Australian Dollar in the weekly race, however. On the other hand, Yen’s selloff is extending again, as pressured by strong rally in global benchmark treasury yields. European majors are mixed, with
Consensus estimate +325K Private +325K April +428K Unemployment rate consensus estimate: 3.5% vs 3.6% prior Participation rate consensus 62.2% prior Prior underemployment U6 prior 7.0% Avg hourly earnings y/y exp +5.2% y/y vs +5.5% prior Avg hourly earnings m/m exp +0.4% vs +0.3% prior Avg weekly hours exp 34.6 vs 34.6 prior Here’s the May
Gold prices on Friday increased by Rs 57 to Rs 51,326 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on a firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for August delivery traded higher by Rs 57 or 0.11 per cent at Rs 51,326 per 10 grams in a business
Commodity currencies remain in the driving seat for the week, with Aussie having a slight upper hand over Loonie. Both are supported by firmer risk sentiments, as well as expectations for more tightening. Yen is the runaway loser for the week and looks set to resume broad based down trend. Dollar is mixed for now,
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Gold in the national capital on Thursday jumped Rs 434 to Rs 50,887 per 10 grams, supported by rally in the yellow metal prices in the international markets along with rupee depreciation, according to securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal finished at Rs 50,453 per 10 grams. Silver also rallied by Rs 918
Dollar weakens mildly further after worse than expected ADP job data. But selloff is limited as traders are probably cautious ahead of tomorrow’s non-farm payrolls. But overall, Yen remains the worst performing one for the week. Sterling and Euro are the next weakest even though both are trying to recover some ground. Australian Dollar is
Here’s a look at the major indices in Europe and US futures: Eurostoxx +0.7% Germany DAX +0.8% France CAC 40 +1.0% Spain IBEX +0.2% S&P 500 futures +0.5% Nasdaq futures +0.6% Dow futures +0.4% It is a London holiday so it is making for some quieter trading in Europe but there are some decent moves
Gold prices retreated further on Thursday as the greenback strengthened, denting bullion’s demand among investors. However, lower treasury yields capped losses. Benchmark US 10-year Treasury yields dipped, buoying the appeal of zero-yield gold. However, the dollar steadied after hitting a more than one-week peak on Wednesday, making bullion less attractive for overseas buyers. Gold futures
Yen’s selloff continued overnight together with strong rebound in US 10-year yield. The Japanese currency remains pressured in Asian session and remains vulnerable. At the same time, Euro and Sterling are also weakening notably. Dollar is rebounding, but for now, Canadian and Australian are still the strongest one for the week. There is prospect for
Westpac updated AUD/USD forecast: The economic ripples from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue to underpin energy prices, strengthening the outlook for Australia’s already large trade surpluses. But the Aussie remains at risk against a US dollar-backed by the Fed’s determination to frontload rate hikes and shrink its balance sheet, a notably more aggressive tightening stance