US: The Fed left interest rates unchanged as expected. The macroeconomic projections were revised higher as the economy showed much stronger resilience than expected and the Dot Plot showed that the majority of members still expects another rate hike by the end of the year with less rate cuts in 2024. Fed Chair Powell reaffirmed
BofA says that it sure looks like markets are starting to sit up as the gap between the optimistic scenario priced in by equities and the much uglier economic situation indicated by bonds is getting bigger. And maybe that is finally translating to diverging moves between equities and bond yields, as the Nasdaq is moving
Gold prices were down on Tuesday in the morning trade amid continued strength in the dollar index (DXY) which shot up above the 106 mark against six major currencies. The MCX October gold futures were trading down by Rs 26 or 0.04% from the Monday’s closing price at Rs 58,675 per 10 gram on the
Dollar is being the standout performer this week, bolstered significantly by surging US treasury yields. Dollar index, which gauges the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, reached a high not seen since the previous November, breaking 106 mark. Contributing to the bullish momentum, EUR/USD has plunged through a pivotal support level at 1.06,
Jamie Dimon, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters in Miami, Florida, U.S., February 8, 2023. Marco Bello | Reuters JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon says geopolitics after Russia’s invasion in Ukraine is the biggest risk, larger than
Share: Gold price seeks potential support but it is pressured by a strong US Dollar and increasing Treasury yields. Fed’s higher for longer interest-rate stance keeps Gold price under pressure. US Durable Goods Orders are seen contracting at a slower pace in August. Gold price (XAU/USD) looks for a cushion after facing a sell-off as
The creditors involved in the Celsius bankruptcy case have voted in favor of a plan that will see funds returned to them as well as distributing equity through a new company. According to a Sept. 25 filing from bankruptcy firm Stretto, most of the classes voted in favor of the plan by more than 98%.
Both the US 10 and 30-year yields are stretching to new highs. The 10-year yield has just reached 4.535%. The low for the day was 4.45%. The new high represents the highest level since October 2007. The 30 year yield just reached 4.653%, which is the highest level since January 2011 As the market transitions
Goldman Sachs says that while a sustained climb in oil prices could slow consumption and economic growth it will be a “manageable headwind” for the U.S. economy. “While we forecast consumption growth to slow during the fall and winter, we think higher oil prices are unlikely to cause consumer spending and GDP to decline” The
NEW YORK – Oil prices were nearly flat in choppy trade on Monday as Russia relaxed its fuel ban, after earlier gains on a tighter supply outlook, while investors eyed elevated interest rates that could curb demand. Brent crude futures were flat at $93.27 a barrel by 1:04 p.m. EDT (1704 GMT). U.S. West Texas
Swiss Franc weakens broadly today, influenced predominantly by rally in benchmark European yields. Specifically, Germany 10-year yield breached 2.8% mark, reaching an 11-year peak. Euro managed to bounce back against the Australian and New Zealand dollars, which were burdened by concerns surrounding China’s property sector. However, Euro’s ability to gain against other currencies seems limited
A farmer cutting a cocoa pod to collect the beans inside on a farm in Azaguie, Ivory Coast, on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Surging prices for soft commodities, from orange juice to live cattle, are complicating the inflation picture. A host of agricultural commodities have climbed in recent months,
Share: Gold buyers are struggling to hang on to $1,915.00 for Monday. A well-bid US Dollar is seeing the XAU/USD flounder into recent lows. Analysts see Gold reaching $2,200 by the end of the year, but policy risks remain. The XAU/USD took a step lower on Monday, knocking into $1,915.00 and seeing little relief pressure
Last week the Fed kept interest rates unchanged as expected while striking a hawkish tone via the Dot Plot. In fact, the Fed not only sees another rate hike by the end of the year, but also much less rate cuts by the end of 2024. Fed Chair Powell has also admitted that the soft-landing
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Gold prices were down on Monday in the morning trade amid continued strength in the dollar index (DXY) which was up 0.12% at 105.49 against six major currencies. The MCX October gold futures were trading down by Rs 61 or 0.10% from the Friday closing price at Rs 58,885 per 10 gram on the MCX
Asian stock markets commenced the week with divergent performances. While Japan’s Nikkei showed resilience, bouncing back after enduring its most challenging week this year, Hong Kong’s stocks weren’t as fortunate. The uncertainty surrounding China Evergrande Group’s protracted debt restructuring initiative ignited a fresh wave of selling, impacting not just Evergrande but also its contemporaries. Consequently,
It is a make-or-break moment for China’s relationship with the European Union, as the bloc’s trade chief asks for more openness and fairness from Beijing. “We stand at a crossroads. We can choose a path towards mutually beneficial relations. One which is based on open, fair trade and investment, and working hand in hand on