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Gold prices were steady near record highs on Wednesday, as a weaker dollar and an escalated conflict in the Middle East lifted bullion’s safe-haven appeal, while investors braced themselves for new signals on the U.S. interest rate trajectory. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold held its ground at $2,658.07 per ounce, as of 0016 GMT. Bullion hit

Euro is gaining broadly today, even though there is no major fundamental news driving its ascent. Market expectations are mounting that ECB may cut interest rates as early as October, with HSBC projecting 25bps cuts at every meeting from October through April 2025. This would bring the deposit rate to 2.25%, which is considered close

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Following a high of Rs 75,049 on Tuesday, Gold October futures contracts at MCX soared to a new all-time high of Rs 76,000 per 10 grams, reflecting an increase of 0.24% or Rs 177. Gold prices have been surging for a week now post the US Fed cut rates by 50 bps, going up by

Dollar continued its broad-based weakness in Asian session, with selling pressure shifting towards European majors. EUR/USD is approaching its August high as the near-term rebound gathers momentum. This decline in the Dollar is partly attributed to weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence data released overnight, which has intensified market expectations of consecutive 50bps rate cuts by Fed

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Gold prices remained flat at Rs 76,950 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid a firm trend in the overseas markets. On Monday, the precious metal had revisited the all-time high level of Rs 76,950 after a gap of six months, according to market sources. The metal previously hit the record level

The forex market continues to display a mild risk-on mood, with commodity-linked currencies Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian Dollars gaining ground. In contrast, safe-haven currencies Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, and Dollar are under pressure. Australian Dollar jumps earlier today following RBA’s decision to hold rates steady, combined with China’s broad stimulus package aimed at boosting

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Public sector banks (PSBs) are set to lead bond issuances, with infrastructure bonds playing a key role, according to a recent ICRA report. PSBs are expected to account for 82-85% of total issuances in FY2025, helping drive total bank bond issuances to Rs. 1.2-1.3 lakh crore, surpassing the previous record of Rs. 1.1 lakh crore

Australian Dollar surged broadly today following RBA’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 4.35%, as widely expected. What caught the market’s attention was RBA’s continued focus on inflation risks, making it clear that the central bank is not considering a rate cut anytime soon. During the post-meeting press conference, Governor Michele Bullock downplayed the

The US economic calendar was light, with only the US S&P Global flash PMI data released. The S&P Global PMI data for September 2024 showed mixed performance across sectors. The US Services PMI came in at 55.4, slightly above the expected 55.2, although down from the prior month’s 55.7, which was the best in two

Gold rose on Monday to an all-time high, as bullish market sentiment after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week combined with geopolitical tensions drove prices despite a stronger dollar. Spot gold gained 0.3% to $2,630.19 per ounce by 11:37 a.m. ET (1537 GMT), after hitting an all-time high of $2,635.29 earlier in

Euro took a sharp dive today following disappointing PMI data that fueled fresh speculation about ECB potentially moving up its anticipated rate cut. Markets had been bracing for a December cut, timed with the release of new economic forecasts. However, the mounting risks of stagnation and even recession in the Eurozone have prompted discussions that

Services PMI 52.8 vs 53.5 expected and 53.7 prior. Manufacturing PMI 51.5 vs 52.5 expected and 52.5 prior. Composite PMI 52.9 vs 53.5 expected and 53.8 prior. Key Findings: Flash UK PMI Composite Output Index(1) at 52.9 (Aug: 53.8). 2-month low. Flash UK Services PMI Business Activity Index(2) at 52.8 (Aug: 53.7). 2-month low. Flash

Gold October futures contracts at MCX opened flat today at Rs 74,268 per 10 gram, hovering near its all-time high level while silver December futures contracts were trading at Rs 90,213/kg, up by 0.09% or Rs 78. In the last one week, the prices of gold have gained Rs 800/10 gm while silver has gained

Australian Dollar managed to climb modestly in a quiet Asian trading session today, despite underwhelming PMI data from Australia. With Japan on holiday, the session saw limited movement, but risk-on sentiment helped offset some of the negative impact from the weak data. In contrast, Yen and Swiss Franc extended their recent declines. Overall, the markets

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