As Treasury rates rise, the S&P 500 finishes higher with financials
As Treasury rates rise, the S&P 500 finishes higher with financials The S&P 500 finished higher on Friday as banking stocks rallied following a surge in the benchmark Treasury yield to its highest level in almost three years. The Nasdaq closed down, with tech and other large growth companies mainly falling, but they finished off […]
As the Ukraine war and inflation troubles combine stable yields, the XAU/USD is bracing for a $2,000 price
As the Ukraine war and inflation troubles combine stable yields, the XAU/USD is bracing for a $2,000 price For the third day in a row, gold (XAU/USD) has been in the lead, with bids at $1,963 at press time in Friday’s Asian session. The previous day, amid rising anxiety over the Ukraine-Russia confrontation, the yellow […]
The labour market in U.S.A is tightening, with weekly unemployment claims at the lowest level
The labour market in U.S.A is tightening, with weekly unemployment claims at the lowest level Last week, the number of Americans filing new jobless benefits claims fell to a 52-1/2-year low, while unemployment rolls continued to decline, indicating fast reducing labour market slack that will continue to support wage inflation. The Federal Reserve may raise […]
Options traders see the stock rally as an opportunity to buy downside protection
Options traders see the stock rally as an opportunity to buy downside protection Risk appetite has returned to Wall Street following a nasty start to the year, but some experts caution that the respite in volatility may be fleeting and encourage investors to be wary of more stock market gyrations. The Cboe Volatility Index, which […]
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 […]
With all eyes on the Xi-Biden negotiations, the AUD/USD remains under pressure approaching 0.7350
With all eyes on the Xi-Biden negotiations, the AUD/USD remains under pressure approaching 0.7350 The AUD/USD broke a three-day rally from a monthly low during Friday’s Asian session, and is now trading at the intraday low of 0.7370. In doing so, the Aussie pair reflects the market’s trepidation ahead of a crucial phone conference between […]
USA economy is flexing its might, with unemployment benefit numbers at a 52-year low and industries humming
USA economy is flexing its might, with unemployment benefit numbers at a 52-year low and industries humming The number of Americans filing new jobless claims declined last week as labour demand remained robust, putting the economy on track for another month of healthy job gains. In early March, unemployment benefit rolls were the fewest in […]
The dollar is nearing a five-year high against the yen ahead of the Fed, while the Australian dollar is weak due to China concerns
The dollar is nearing a five-year high against the yen ahead of the Fed, while the Australian dollar is weak due to China concerns On Wednesday, the dollar traded near a five-year high against the yen as investors awaited a Federal Reserve policy decision against the backdrop of the Ukraine war and China’s surging COVID-19 […]
For the third month in a row, foreign inflows into US Treasury securities were recorded in January
For the third month in a row, foreign inflows into US Treasury securities were recorded in January Net foreign inflows into Treasuries increased for the third month in a row in January, totaling $74.36 billion, according to data released by the US Treasury Department on Tuesday. According to Treasury International Capital (TIC) data, private […]
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 […]
Shares rise as oil prices fall amid optimism about Ukraine’s progress
Shares rise as oil prices fall amid optimism about Ukraine’s progress On Monday, most stock markets rose and oil fell on hopes for progress in Russian-Ukraine peace talks, even as fighting continued, while bond markets braced for rate hikes in the United States and the United Kingdom this week. While Russian missiles struck a large […]
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are exiting the Russia business, and EU banks are disclosing additional exposures
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are exiting the Russia business, and EU banks are disclosing additional exposures Goldman Sachs Group Inc and JPMorgan Chase were the first U.S. banks to stop doing business in Russia after it invaded Ukraine, while Credit Suisse said it had 1.6 billion Swiss francs ($1.73 billion) in gross exposure to […]
With peace talks on the horizon, the XAU/USD remains below $2,000 per ounce
With peace talks on the horizon, the XAU/USD remains below $2,000 per ounce On Wednesday, gold suffered greatly as risk sentiment improved. After reaching a 19-month high at the start of the week, the precious metal fell back below $2,000 per ounce. Spot gold fell 3.3 percent to $1,976 per ounce, capping a rally that […]
By 2025, Deutsche Bank wants to invest 200 billion euros in sustainable projects
By 2025, Deutsche Bank wants to invest 200 billion euros in sustainable projects By 2025, Deutsche Bank DBKGn.DE intends to invest at least 200 billion euros ($216.8 billion) in so-called sustainable financing and investments, marking the bank’s first public targets in this area. The funds will come from bank loans, bonds made on behalf […]
EUR/USD is clinging to the precipice of the abyss at 1.0800, with the ECB keeping an eye on it
EUR/USD is clinging to the precipice of the abyss at 1.0800, with the ECB keeping an eye on it In Asia, the EUR/USD is attempting to correct higher, following the lead from yesterday’s trade, when the price was established just ahead of 1.08, the figure at which it was pinned near a 22-month low. The […]
Tightening financial conditions are a warning sign for the global economy
Tightening financial conditions are a warning sign for the global economy Global financial conditions, which are thought to be strongly correlated with future growth, are at their tightest in two years, owing to rising energy prices, falling stock markets, and market fallout from the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The term “financial conditions” refers to how variables such […]
Gold is surging and breaking records. $2,000/oz
Gold is surging and breaking records. $2,000/oz At the start of the week, the price of gold in fast markets has just surpassed $2,000 per ounce. The catalyst is oil, as well as concerns about global stagflation. Oil prices have increased by 10% on Monday as a result of the threat of a ban on […]
Oil prices have risen to their highest level since 2008, owing to delays in Iranian talks
Oil prices have risen to their highest level since 2008, owing to delays in Iranian talks Oil prices have risen to their highest level since 2008, owing to delays in the potential return of Iranian crude to global markets and as the United States and its European allies consider prohibiting Russian oil imports. On Sunday, […]