Gold prices rose to a near four-week high on Thursday, supported by safe-haven demand, while investors weighed how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s policies would impact the economy and inflation. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $2,670.16 per ounce, as of 10:55 a.m. ET (1555 GMT). U.S. gold futures rose 0.6% to $2,689.50. “Safe-haven demand is
While Sterling continues to be the market’s primary focus as it faces heavy losses, Japanese Yen is quietly staging a modest, but broad-based recovery. However, Yen’s rally appears driven more by position adjustments ahead of tomorrow’s US non-farm payrolls report, as risk sentiment has across markets has turned more cautious. Meanwhile, there little support for
Signage at the New York Public Library’s annual Bronx Job Fair & Expo at the Bronx Library Center in the Bronx borough of New York, US, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images The December jobs report is likely to provide only limited clarity on where the labor market is
Mexican Peso faces pressure after Banxico’s dovish shift suggests larger, and possibly quicker, interest rate cuts. Mixed inflation data from INEGI maintains uncertainty, adding to Peso’s volatility in light trading conditions. Interest rate differential concerns increase as Banxico’s potential 150 bps cuts contrast with the Fed’s more conservative 57 bps easing outlook. The Mexican Peso
Fundamental Overview The USD got a boost recently from another set of hot data as the US Job Openings surprised to the upside and the prices paid index in the ISM Services PMI jumped to the highest level since 2023. The market’s pricing didn’t change much though and Fed’s Waller yesterday kept the rate cuts
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Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened slightly higher on Thursday at Rs 77,942 per 10 gram, which is up by 0.25% or Rs 195 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 91,261/kg, up by 0.36% or Rs 323. Gold prices surged by Rs 600/10 grams in this week so far while silver
Sterling plunged across the board as the sharp selloff in UK government bonds sent shockwaves through financial markets. Yields on 10-year gilts surged to their highest levels since August 2008, while 30-year yields reached a 26-year high. These developments have reignited concerns about the UK’s fiscal health and are reminiscent of the turmoil during Liz
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. Jan. 7, 2025. Carlos Barria | Reuters President-elect Donald Trump is contemplating calling a national economic emergency to implement his wide-reaching tariff policies, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN. A declaration of this nature will give Trump power to create
Provided that Australian Dollar (AUD) remains below 0.6245, it could test the major support of 0.6180 before a rebound is likely. In the longer run, AUD must break and remain below 0.6180 before further weakness can be expected, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note. Likelihood of AUD breaking
The EURGBP has seen a run higher despite a sharp rise in the UK 10 year yield which saw the yield move to the highest level since 2008. The yield reached 4.821% today rising above the 2023 high of 4.755% in the process. The yield is currently at 4.813%. Although higher yield can be supportive
Markets: Gold up $13 to $2662 US 10-year yields flat at 4.68% WTI crude down 93-cents to $73.32 S&P 500 up 0.2% USD leads, GBP lags The US dollar finished as the top performer once again today. In the bigger picture, the market is getting increasingly anxious about Trump taking office and placing tariffs. With
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supplies from Russia and OPEC members tightened, while data showing an unexpected increase in U.S. jobs openings pointed to expanding economic activity and consequent growth in oil demand. Brent crude was up 32 cents, or 0.42%, to $77.37 a barrel at 0135 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose
Volatility soared across markets today as reports of emergency trade measures by President-elect Donald Trump overshadowed the day’s economic data. According to CNN, which cited four unnamed sources, Trump is weighing the option of declaring a national economic emergency to justify widespread tariffs on all trade partners, including allies and adversaries. The plan would rely
A worker adjusts hiring signage at a job and resource fair hosted by the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board in partnership with NCWorks in Hendersonville, North Carolina, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Allison Joyce | Bloomberg | Getty Images Private sector job creation eased more than expected in December while wages grew at the
The Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary stance contributes to rising Treasury yields, reinforcing the US Dollar’s current strength. Rumors of a potential national economic emergency declaration bolster safe-haven demand and support the Greenback’s appeal. Encouraging labor market figures, including lower jobless claims and steady employment gains, further amplify bullish sentiment. FOMC minutes revealed that most members
Fundamental Overview The USD got a boost yesterday from another set of hot data as the US Job Openings surprised to the upside and the prices paid index in the ISM Services PMI jumped to the highest level since 2023. The market’s pricing didn’t change much but traders no longer fully price in the next
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