For those following the oil market closely, it is hard to believe that there is such a compelling argument that oil prices should move lower significantly. Yet, markets are acting that way based on data which may not actually be credible. Adam provided a very comprehensive overview on that yesterday here. It is a must
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The currency markets are quiet overall as focus now turns to US job data. The post BoE selloff in Sterling didn’t last long. Meanwhile, Dollar is still range bound against Euro and Yen. The greenback’s rally attempt against Swiss Franc also faltered rather quickly. Commodity currencies are steady. Most major pairs and crosses are stuck
NEW DELHI: Gold prices moved higher on Thursday, despite a rise in the US dollar. A pullback in the US Treasury yields also added to the bullion’s appeal. After a couple of strong economic readings this week, the focus now shifts to US jobs data due on Friday that could offer more clarity on Fed’s
Sterling falls broadly today after BoE hikes by 50bps but indicates that a prolonged recession will start in the UK in Q4. But the selloff in the Pound is not helping Euro and Swiss Franc much, as both are mixed. Dollar and Canadian are following Sterling as next weakest. Meanwhile, Yen is leading Aussie and
A piece in the South China Morning Post recapping a speech from Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the World Economic Forum (WEF), which was posted online last month. signalled a higher tolerance for inflation this year Li indicated that China’s inflation rate could reach 3.5 per cent this year, a broader range than the target
Gold in the national capital on Thursday gained Rs 487 to Rs 52,566 per 10 grams amid a rise in international precious metal prices along with rupee depreciation, according to Securities. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 52,079 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver also rose by Rs 426 to Rs 58,806
Reuters is reporting on the matter, citing sources familiar with the thinking of the bloc. It is said that Saudi Arabia and UAE could pump significantly more but would only do so if a supply crisis worsened this winter. One of the sources said that: “With possibly no gas in Europe this winter, with a
Aussie and Kiwi firm up mildly in Asian session, following the rebound in risk markets. But overall, the currency markets are rather quiet, with major pairs and crosses stuck inside last week’s range. Traders are probably holding their bets for now, and await today’s BoE rate decision. Another big event of US non-farm payroll employment
New Delhi: Gold prices were trading flat on Wednesday despite a strong trend seen in the international market. A pullback in the dollar and Sino-US tensions helped counter the pressure from a rise in US Treasury yields. However, hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve officials on interest rate hikes weighed on the sentiments. A trio
The Fed raised rates last Wednesday where the Fed chairs comments were interpretted that the Fed would be more data depedent going forward. The market interpreted the comment to mean if July inflation is lower, it as an open road ahead. Traders started to push yields lower with the 10 year moving to 2.516% (from
Yen, Swiss Franc and Dollar turn softer with other markets trading in slightly upbeat tone. Traders are back to business as usual, after no substantial actions from China during the time US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. Australian Dollar is leading Canadian and Sterling higher. Euro is mixed for now. Focuses will turn to
Gold in the national capital on Wednesday declined by Rs 208 to Rs 51,974 per 10 grams, according to Securities. The yellow metal had closed at Rs 52,182 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver also fell sharply by Rs 1,060 to Rs 57,913 per kg from Rs 58,973 per kg in the previous
US-China tensions weighed on sentiment yesterday all before Pelosi’s arrival in Taiwan and that lit up the animal spirits in markets. Wall Street still closed the day on a softer note but we are seeing steadier tones so far today. The more composed mood in the bond market is perhaps also helping with that as
Overall, the development in the financial markets are rather mixed for now, still awaiting further development in Taiwan Strait tensions. Yen’s rally was somewhat choked by the recovery in US benchmark yields overnight. Dollar is attempting a rebound, but momentum doesn’t warrant a reversal yet. Sterling is the relatively stronger European major, but the break
London: Oil slipped on Tuesday as investors absorbed a bleak outlook for fuel demand with data pointing to a global manufacturing downturn just as OPEC+ producers meet this week to decide whether to increase supply. Surveys showed on Monday that factories across the United States, Europe and Asia struggled for momentum in July as flagging
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Markets are generally in cautious mode today. While Asian markets tumbled, major European indexes are just in slight red. Dollar rebounds notably after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi finally took the flight from Malaysia to Taiwan. Investors are still awaiting whether China would take any “retaliation”. Meanwhile, Yen remains the strongest one, followed by Dollar
Gold prices declined by Rs 289 to Rs 51,877 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, according to Securities. The precious metal had closed at Rs 52,166 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver also fell sharply by Rs 841 to Rs 58,480 per kg from Rs 59,321 per kg in the