USD/JPY basically did a lap today, rising soon after the Japanese data was published but soon dropping back again to be little net changed for the session Japanese CPI for May was mixed. Headline inflation was lower than estimates while core’ (Japanese core inflation excludes fresh food) had its second month in a row above
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June 24: Gold prices were steady on Friday, headed for their second straight weekly decline, with worries over major central banks potentially implementing big interest rate hikes to target runaway inflation weighing on appetite for bullion. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was flat at $1,823.20 per ounce by 0113 GMT, after hitting a one-week low of
While the stock markets are steady, Aussie, Kiwi, and to a lesser extend Loonie, are trading generally lower. Decline in commodity and energy prices, on concerns over recession, appear to be weighing down on these currencies. Copper prices dropped to the lowest level since March 2021, while iron ore price has fallen 15% in 2
The US dollar is under broad pressure as the narrative shifts away from inflation and towards the rising likelihood of a recession. That’s after the S&P Global composite PMI for the US fell to 51.2 from 53.8. It had been expected to remain relatively stable. The comments in the report were troubling as the outlook
Oil prices sold off over the past days, dropping below USD 110 from above USD 125 mid-June. Recession fears have their grip on markets, but the mood swing is rather one of ebbing optimism than swelling pessimism. We struggle to see lasting scarcity. Russian oil still finds its buyers and the cargoes simply take the
Euro falls broadly today after worse than expectation PMI data. Aussie and Loonie are also weak as commodity prices pull back. On the other hand, Yen and Swiss Franc are rebounding, following the rather deep pull back in US and European benchmark yields. Stock markets are mixed with European indexes trading in red, but US
USD/JPY dribbled slowly lower for the session and as I post the wrap has accelerated to the downside. Former Japanese Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs, Takehiko Nakao, who was responsible for instructing Bank of Japan intervention in the yen should he deem it necessary, was reported on news wires a few minutes ago as
Gold prices were a touch lower on Thursday, with some support from a weaker dollar and U.S. Treasury yields, after the Federal Reserve’s head said the central bank was fully committed to reining in inflation, and would try not to spark a recession in the process. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was down 0.1% at $1,835.88
Overall risk sentiment is rather indecisive in the markets. While US stocks staged a strong rebound overnight, there is no follow through buying in Asia. Dollar and Yen are trading mildly higher today, together with Swiss Franc. New Zealand Dollar is leading commodity currencies lower. Sterling is mixed for now but more volatility is likely
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Gold price in the national capital on Wednesday fell by Rs 205 to Rs 50,487 per 10 gram in line with a decline in international rates of the precious metal, according to Securities. In the previous trade, the yellow metal settled at Rs 50,692 per 10 gram. Silver also tumbled by Rs 926 to Rs
Risk aversion seems to back in indecisive markets today, with major European indexes and US futures trading down. Yen and Swiss Franc are trading mildly higher, followed by Dollar. Sterling and Canadian receive little support from strong consumer inflation reading. But Aussie and Kiwi are the worse performers while Euro is mixed. Focus will turn
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The markets are rather mixed in Asian session today, engaging in mostly consolidative moves. New Zealand Dollar trades broadly lower following record low consumer confidence data. But Canadian and Australian Dollars are firmer on steady risk sentiment. Dollar is also weak together with Yen while European majors are mixed. Technically, NZD/USD dips slightly after failing
MELBOURNE: Oil prices skidded in early trade on Wednesday amid a push by U.S. President Joe Biden to bring down soaring fuel costs, including pressure on major U.S. firms to help ease the pain for drivers during the country’s peak summer demand. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell $1.34, or 1,2%, to $108.18
Democrats increasingly look at this chart as a second-derivative on US inflation. It’s Biden’s approval rating: The trend is not his friend and various strategies including messaging like ‘Putin’s price hike’ or blaming the Fed aren’t having the desired effect. Janet Yellen is likely going to be sacrificed to the inflation gods after the global
Oil prices rose almost $2 on Tuesday on high summer fuel demand while supplies remain tight because of sanctions on Russian oil after its invasion of Ukraine. Brent crude rose $1.80, or 1.6%, to $115.93 a barrel by 1209 GMT. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude contract for July, which expires later on Tuesday,
Yen’s selloff accelerates today as US stocks are set to stage a rebound after the long weekend. For now, Euro is the strongest one with help from rebound against Sterling and Swiss Franc. It’s followed by Canadian Dollar, which is supported by slightly better than expected retail sales data. On the other hand, Kiwi and