Dollar falls, Gold prices rise in range-bound trade
Dollar falls, Gold prices rise in range-bound trade Gold prices rose in turbulent trading on Monday, bolstered by a weaker dollar, which boosted greenback-priced metal, though gains were limited as some investors shifted to riskier Asian assets. As of 0152 GMT, spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $1,856.86 per ounce. Gold futures in the […]
US stock market halted its losing trend & inflation to moderate
US stock market halted its losing trend & inflation to moderate The NASDAQ, which gained 3.3 percent, led all three US benchmarks to a positive finish on Friday, bringing the stock market’s seven-week losing streak to an end. The S&P 500 gained 2.5 percent, while the Dow Jones gained 1.8 percent, with 29 of the […]
Stocks finish mixed as tech stocks face additional pressure
Stocks finish mixed as tech stocks face additional pressure On Monday, U.S. stocks finished mixed, with shares unable to find direction as fears about the economy’s prospects grew amid rising inflation. The S&P 500 finished the turbulent day down 0.4 percent at 4,008.01. The NASDAQ slid 1.2 percent to 11,662.79 as mega-cap technology giants such […]
Gold is rising from three-month lows as bond rates in the United States fall
Gold is rising from three-month lows as bond rates in the United States fall Lower U.S. Treasury rates maintained demand for zero-yield metal afloat above the important psychological support level of roughly $1,800 per ounce on Monday, lifting gold from a more than three-month low reached the previous session. As of 0227 GMT, spot gold […]
Gold Price is trading closeness to new three-month lows
Gold Price is trading closeness to new three-month lows Gold Price is trading closeness to new three-month lows simply above $1,850, as sellers stay in control regardless of the expansive pullback in the US dollar from long term tops. The US Treasury yields settle at the most significant level in over three-year, keeping the drawback […]
Germany: It’s ‘realistic’ to stop using Russian oil by the end of the summer
Germany: It’s ‘realistic’ to stop using Russian oil by the end of the summer Germany claims to be making extra effort to disassociate itself off Russian fossil resources, , estimating that it will be completely independent on Russian crude oil imports by late summer. According to Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck, Europe’s largest economy […]
Oil continue gains on Russia-Europe tension as hopes for Chinese support
Oil continue gains on Russia-Europe tension as hopes for Chinese support Oil prices rose further in early Asian trade on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions remained high, with Russia warning of gas supply cuts to Poland and Bulgaria, while hopes of Chinese economic stimulus boosted the outlook for oil demand. Brent crude futures were up […]
The NASDAQ has suffered its worst loss since 2020
The NASDAQ has suffered its worst loss since 2020 Sectors on Wall Street finished broadly lower on Tuesday, led down by steep drops in Big Tech stocks, which sent the NASDAQ to its lowest level since September 2020. Investors are busy analyzing the latest round of corporate earnings, with some of the country’s largest corporations […]
As a result of the Shanghai lockdowns, oil prices are continuing to fall
As a result of the Shanghai lockdowns, oil prices are continuing to fall Oil prices fell further on Monday, owing to concerns that continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and expected rate hikes in the United States would stifle global economic development and fuel demand. At 0015 GMT, Brent crude prices were down $1.90, or […]
GBP/USD plummets to 1.2960 area, lowest since
GBP/USD plummets to 1.2960 area, lowest since AUD: Flash Manufacturing PMI, it measures level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry. AUD: Flash Services PMI, it measures level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the services industry. GBP: GfK Consumer Confidence, it measures level of […]
AUD/JPY hits a bit of an air pocket, dollar dragged as a result
AUD/JPY hits a bit of an air pocket, dollar dragged as a result JPY: Trade Balance, it measures difference in value between imported and exported goods during the reported month. AUD: MI Leading Index m/m, it measures change in the level of a composite index based on 9 economic indicators. JPY: Tertiary Industry Activity m/m, […]
EUR/USD Forecast: What’s next after testing?
EUR/USD Forecast: What’s next after testing? EUR: French Final CPI m/m, it measures change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers. Forecast 1.4%. USD: Empire State Manufacturing Index, it measures level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers in New York state. Forecast 0.9 USD: Capacity Utilization Rate, it measures percentage […]
Market News: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, NZD/JPY
Market News: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, NZD/JPY NZD: International Travel and Migration, it measures change in the number of short-term overseas visitors who arrived in the country GBP: Like-for-like Retail Sales, it measures change in the value of same-store sales at the retail level. JPY: Bank Lending, it measures change in the total value of outstanding […]
Stocks are in a downbeat mood, and oil prices are rising again
On Monday, stock markets were gloomy as violence in Ukraine went on with little indication of abating, leaving investors grasping at hope for an eventual peace settlement, while oil prices rose again as supplies remained tight. On Sunday, Turkey’s foreign minister stated that Russia and Ukraine were close to reaching an agreement on “important” matters […]
Consumer prices in Japan rose in January, but at a slower rate
Consumer prices in Japan rose in January, but at a slower rate Japan’s core consumer prices rose for the fifth month in a row in January, but at a slower rate than the previous month, raising the prospect that the country’s central bank will lag behind other economies in raising interest rates. Consumer inflation is […]
Offshore wind auction bids in the United States have surpassed $1.5 billion, with more to come
Offshore wind auction bids in the United States have surpassed $1.5 billion, with more to come The largest-ever sale of offshore wind development rights in the United States drew a record $1.5 billion in bids on Wednesday, supporting President Joe Biden’s plan to create a new domestic industry. The auction, which will continue on Thursday, […]
Weekly jobless claims in the United States unexpectedly rise
Weekly jobless claims in the United States unexpectedly rise Last week, the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased, but remained at levels associated with tightening labour market conditions. The Labor Department reported on Thursday that initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased by 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 248,000 for […]
Forecasters predict steady job growth as Fed tries to contain inflation
Forecasters predict steady job growth as Fed tries to contain inflation With professional forecasters now seeing the US economy grow more slowly in the first quarter, many believe the Federal Reserve can keep inflation under control while keeping the economy on track. a survey released on Friday. Economists still expect strong GDP growth for the […]