NEW DELHI: Gold prices were trading flat with a negative bias on Thursday as steady US dollar and elevated Treasury yields weighed on greenback-priced bullion. Gold’s performance and outlook have also been under the cloud amid aggressive Fed monetary policy stance on rate hikes as the bank pushes to rein in soaring inflation. Gold futures
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Markets are back in risk-off mode as down dropped more than -1100 pts overnight. Dollar and Yen tried to rebound but there was no follow through buying. Indeed, both remain the worst performing ones for the week. Instead, safe-haven flow seems to be benefiting Swiss Franc more this time. Franc is also helped by buying
WTI crude oil futures for June delivery settled at $109.59. That’s down $-2.81 or -2.5%. The high for the day reached $115.42. The low extended to $108.46. The June contract last day of trading is May 20 (Friday). Most of the trading is now in the July contract. It is trading at a discount of
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, as a weakening dollar countered pressure from stronger Treasury yields and an aggressive stance on inflation by the U.S. Federal Reserve chief. A weaker dollar makes gold more attractive for buyers holding other currencies. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,816.56 per ounce, by 0106 GMT. U.S.
Dollar and Yen are recovering mildly today but overall major pairs and crosses are stuck in very tight range. European majors are the weaker ones, with Sterling having a lower handle. Commodity currencies are mixed. Trading is also quiet in other markets with Gold continuing to hover slightly above 1800 handle. WTI crude oil is
While the early week moves were optimistic, they come off the back of a rather dour period for risk trades in general and a strong rally for the dollar. One can argue that the retracement yesterday is akin to the market letting off some steam after the more uniform trend in recent weeks. For today,
NEW DELHI: Gold prices dropped sharply on Wednesday following a rise in US treasury yields and cautiously positive comments from US Fed Chair Jerome Powell. However, the dollar index dropped to two-week lows, pushing up the appeal for the yellow metal. Investors trimmed bets on whether US interest rate hikes will drive further dollar gains.
The forex markets are engaging in sideway trading in very tight range in Asian session. Dollar and Yen remain the weaker ones for the week. But so far, there is not following selling to push them through near term support level yet. Overall risk sentiment is crucial in determining the next move. While US stocks
I think one of Powell’s final comments really captured the mood of his appearance: “There’s an overwhelming need to get inflation under control,” he said, ranking it above growth and employment. He laid out a path where the Fed will continue to raise rates until inflation comes under control or they have strong visibility to
Mumbai: The price for premature redemption of sovereign gold bond (SGB) due on Tuesday has been fixed at Rs 5,115 per unit, an RBI release said. Premature redemption of Gold Bond is permitted after the fifth year from the date of issue and the due date of SGB 2016-17, Series III issued on November 17,
Yen and Dollar falls broadly today as risk-on sentiment is gaining steam. European majors are making a strong come back too. Sterling is boosted by upbeat job market data. Euro is also lifted after a ECB policymaker threw out the idea of a 50bps rate hike. Commodity currencies are mixed for the moment, slightly on
The dollar and the yen are the laggards as we get into European trading today. This comes as we see a more positive risk tilt, on the balance of things, as the market continues to sort out its feet. Equities are pushing higher and that is helping with the mood as we also see some
Gold prices on Monday rose above the more-than-three-month low level hit in the previous session, as a weaker dollar outweighed pressure from higher U.S. Treasury yields. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was up 0.3% at $1,815.69 per ounce, as of 0057 GMT. U.S. gold futures gained 0.2% to $1,812.20. * Gold fell more than 1% on
Overall risk sentiment is stable in Asian session today. Australian and New Zealand Dollar are trading mildly higher as recoveries extend, while Sterling is also slightly higher. On the other hand, Yen is softening together with Swiss Franc and Dollar, and that is in-line with risk trades. Euro and Canadian Dollar are mixed for now.
TOKYO: Oil prices slipped on Monday, giving up earlier gains as investors took profits after a surge in the previous session, but global supply fears loomed with the European Union preparing to phase in a ban on imports from Russia. Brent crude futures were down 64 cents, or 0.6%, at $110.91 a barrel at 0137
Both the Dow and the S&P index have turn positive on the day, with the Dow industrial average leading the charge to the upside. The NASDAQ index is still negative but off its low levels: Dow industrial average up 202 points or 0.63% at 32399.32 S&P index up 7.71 points or 0.19% at 4032.06 NASDAQ
The financial markets are generally quiet today. Major European indexes are mixed while US futures are treading water. Gold is still trying to defend 1800 handle, despite dipping earlier. Silver is also recovering ahead of 20 handle. Bitcoin and Ethereum are also staying in sideway trading. Euro is firmer in general with Dollar and Yen.
I’ve pulled some strings, called in a favour, and got my good friend Andrea to give us a writeup on Nat Gas Henry Hub gas: what about the Summer? Henry Hub natural gas prices are currently trading up 18 cents with the most traded June ’22 contract (M) at $7.80. The entire forward curve was