XAU/USD is in a bullish zone near the key $1,850 level
XAU/USD is in a bullish zone near the key $1,850 level Gold (XAU/USD) remains in bullish territory near the psychological $1,850 level as the market awaits key Federal Reserve results during today’s midday New York session. On the other hand, the US dollar is under pressure to test the resilience of the 96 figure in […]
Shares in Hong Kong and Japan fall as Asia-Pacific markets fall on Wall Street volatility
Shares in Hong Kong and Japan fall as Asia-Pacific markets fall on Wall Street volatility Shares in Japan and Hong Kong fell 2% as Asia-Pacific markets fell on Tuesday following a volatile overnight session on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell nearly 2% as auto and technology shares largely fell, while Topix fell 1.83%. Hong […]
XAU/USD stands at a two-month high of $1,845 despite more steady yields
XAU/USD stands at a two-month high of $1,845 despite more steady yields Gold prices maintain previous rally momentum as it sits near fresh two-month highs of $1,844 set in early Asia. The upside potential for the shiny metal remains intact although continued strength is seen around the on-curve US Treasury yields. Gold prices benefited from […]
Consumer prices in the United States are growing at their fastest rate in nearly 40 years
Consumer prices in the United States are growing at their fastest rate in nearly 40 years High demand and tight supply of key commodities such as autos are driving the rise, prompting policymakers to act. The US central bank is expected to raise interest rates this year. Rising borrowing costs are aimed at reducing demand […]
After US bank shares soar, options traders face earnings-based volatility
After US bank shares soar, options traders face earnings-based volatility Market pundits say bank stocks have rallied in recent weeks, but the resumption of hedging on exchange-traded funds in the financial sector could be a sign that investors are wary of volatility during earnings season. With major banks like JP Morgan (JPM.N), Wells Fargo and […]
Analyst says inflation increases problems in emerging markets like Kazakhstan
Analyst says inflation increases problems in emerging markets like Kazakhstan Rising food and fuel prices pose serious challenges for emerging countries, according to an economic risk analyst, who highlighted the mass protests taking place in Kazakhstan over fuel. Skyrocketed. “In particular, many countries are facing the challenge of increasing food and fuel prices as this […]
USD/JPY remains sluggish around 115.50 amid Japan decline
USD/JPY remains sluggish around 115.50 amid Japan decline USD/JPY is hovering around 115.60 as holidays in Japan and lack of major data/events limited the pair’s move during Monday’s Asian session. Besides the lack of domestic companies, which are key to the global bond market, mixed concerns about the next move by the Fed and the […]
Stocks and bonds endure high US inflation and a hawkish Fed
Stocks and bonds endure high US inflation and a hawkish Fed Major stock markets were muted on Monday as investors counted back to another reading on US inflation that could seal an expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve, boosting bond yields and punishing tech stocks. The outbreak of corona virus cases around the world […]
XAG/USD: As actual yields rise, silver`s collectable attraction can also suffer
XAG/USD: As actual yields rise, silver`s collectable attraction can also suffer Silver and XAG/USD fell around 0.3% in Asia and the bulls are under pressure to correct their strong bearish momentum in response to the minutes of the previous day’s FOMC meeting. The protocol has shown that accelerated rate cuts will give officials an opportunity […]
NZD/USD slides to over two week low, below mid0.6700s amid stronger USD/risk off
NZD/USD slides to over two week low, below mid0.6700s amid stronger USD/risk off The NZD/USD pair endured dropping floor via the early European consultation and dropped to over a two-week low, under mid-0.6700s within side the ultimate hour. The pair prolonged the preceding day`s retracement slide from the 0.6835-forty place and witnessed heavy promoting all […]
Hawkish Fed indicators it can ought to enhance prices faster to combat inflation
Hawkish Fed indicators it can ought to enhance prices faster to combat inflation A “very tight” task marketplace and unabated inflation may require the Federal Reserve to elevate hobby costs earlier than predicted and start decreasing its ordinary asset holdings as a 2nd brake at the economy, U.S. valuable financial institution policymakers stated of their […]
NZD/USD sellers attack 0.6800 as yields, New Zealand corona virus cases drop
NZD/USD sellers attack 0.6800 as yields, New Zealand corona virus cases drop NZD/USD maintained yesterday’s downtrend and dropped to 0.6800 during Wednesday’s Asian session. In doing so, the Kiwi pair discourages positive news regarding the coronavirus at home amid widespread pessimism about the virus. Stronger expectations of the Fed slated to raise rates in 2022 […]
Equity futures will rise slightly after the Dow has made profits for the fifth straight day
Equity futures will rise slightly after the Dow has made profits for the fifth straight day US stock futures rose on Tuesday evening after a mixed session as traders continued to evaluate the threat of Omicron’s Covid-19 options. Futures pegged to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 38 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures rose […]
Dollar falls out of favor as Omicron exits volatile forex market
Dollar falls out of favor as Omicron exits volatile forex market The NSE 1.30 dollar fell again in early Asia on Wednesday, entering a third straight session under pressure, with investors favoring riskier currencies and assets. The New Zealand dollar edged up 0.8% on Tuesday, its best day since October, recovering almost a year from […]
XAU/USD hits $1,814 hurdle as Omicron weighs profits
XAU/USD hits $1,814 hurdle as Omicron weighs profits Gold (XAU/USD) shows slight gains around $1,810 on a dismal Monday morning. The yellow metal welcomed the weakening of the US dollar, as well as low Treasury yields to produce the latest gains around monthly highs, flashed on Dec. 17. That gives The US Dollar Index (DXY) […]
Steady earnings leave indexes higher in short-term break week
Steady earnings leave indexes higher in short-term break week Wall Street continued its recent streak on Thursday, ending a shortened holiday trading week with a major stock rally that propelled the S&P 500 index to all-time highs. The S&P 500 Index rose 0.6 percent, its third consecutive gain. The benchmark’s latest milestone marks its 68th […]
XAU/USD hangs at 100DMA ahead of US data
XAU/USD hangs at 100DMA ahead of US data Gold prices have remained steady so far in Asian trading on Wednesday, hovering around the daily moving average (DMA). The shiny metal lacks a clear direction, in the absence of a new catalyst, as attention now turns to US CB consumer confidence data for more impetus. Persistent […]
Goldman cuts US GDP forecast after Manchin rejects Biden bill
Goldman cuts US GDP forecast after Manchin rejects Biden bill Goldman Sachs Group cut its economic growth forecast for the United States after Joe Manchin, a senator from West Virginia, rejected President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion tax and spending program. leaving Democrats with few options to revive the economic agenda. The group said in a […]