Notwithstanding a minor correction, gold’s shine remained intact in Monday’s early trade amid hopes of an interest rate cut in June on the back of softer US economic data. The price of yellow metal in the international markets was at a two-month high while on the MCX, this bullion metal is trading at a three-month
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Nikkei surges through 40k mark for the first time ever, standing out in an otherwise subdued Asian session. This index was propelled by Japan’s unexpectedly robust capital spending report for Q4, which significantly bolstered investor confidence. While the surge in capital expenditure may not directly sway BoJ’s immediate monetary policy decisions as wages growth remains
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TOKYO: Oil prices eased early on Thursday after a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude stockpiles stoked worries about slow demand, while signs that U.S. interest rates could remain elevated for longer also added to pressure. Brent crude futures fell 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $83.46 a barrel by 0124 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude
Nvidia is already the third-most-valuable company on the planet, trailing only Microsoft and Apple. It’s the undisputed leader in the production of chips essential for powering the generative artificial intelligence revolution. Companies are throwing as much money as possible at Nvidia in order to stockpile chips in datacenters that will churn out unique images, videos,
Spot gold rallied sharply Friday on disappointing US ISM manufacturing data (February) that showed that manufacturing orders, production, and employment contracted in February. University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment data was also short of forecast, though short-term and long-term inflation expectations were in line with the expectations. Gold prices rose to the highest in a month
Week Ahead 4th – 8th March Mon: Swiss CPI (Feb), South Korean GDP (Q4), Japanese Tokyo CPI (Feb), Tue: US Primary Super Tuesday, Chinese Caixin Services PMI Final (Feb), EZ/UK/US Services and Composite PMI Final (Feb), EZ PPI (Jan), US ISM Services PMI (Feb), South Korean CPI (Feb) Wed: BoC Announcement, Australian GDP (Q4), German
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s senior officials on Thursday said that it aims to grow its gold loan book faster than the industry. Speaking to the media, Manish Kothari, president and head of commercial banking, indicated that there is significant scope for them to expand their gold loan book in India since the market is currently dominated
Yen ended as the best performer last week amidst intensifying discussions around BoC rate hike, spurred by comments from the central bank’s officials. The anticipation of policy tightening propelled Yen forward, although gains were tempered by uncertainties surrounding the timing of the first move, and the path of subsequent rate increases. The claimed the position
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Gold prices in the international and domestic markets suffered losses in the first two months of 2024. A strong US dollar, expectations of further delay in US Fed rate cuts, and a rally in global equities affected the sentiment surrounding the metal. The US Dollar has gained almost 3% since the start of January. Firm
Markets: Gold up $40 to $2083 US 10-year yields down 6.8 bps to 4.18% WTI crude oil up $1.51 to $79.78 S&P 500 up 0.8%, Nasdaq up 1.1% Bitcoin up 2.1% to $62,750 AUD leads, JPY lags Happy Friday. It certainly was for the market as a trio of soft second-tier US economic data releases
Oil prices rose on Friday and were set to end the week modestly higher as talks over a potential ceasefire in Gaza were further complicated by the deaths of more than 100 Palestinians waiting for an aid delivery. Brent futures for April delivery rose 29 cents, or 0.4%, to $82.20 a barrel by 0118 GMT,
Euro rises broadly today even though gains are so far limited. The common currency is lifted by stronger than anticipated Eurozone inflation figures, which suggests that the path to disinflation may be encountering obstacles. This development could providing ammunition to hawks within the ECB Governing Council, to advocate for a cautious approach towards rate cuts.
It’s been a choppy one for the bond market as 10-year yields in the US went up as high as 4.28% earlier only to fall back to 4.22% on the day now. The overall price action is still not really helping the bigger picture outlook, as outlined earlier here. But amid the drop in yields,
Gold prices firmed near month-high levels on Friday and were set for a second weekly rise after data showed that U.S. inflation was gradually easing, while traders turned their focus to remarks from a slew of Federal Reserve officials. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was steady at $2,043.98 per ounce, as of 0150 GMT, after hitting
Yen reverses some of yesterday’s gains after cautious comments from BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda, which highlighted that Japan is “not there yet” to reach the long-sought-after sustainable inflation rate of 2%. Ueda’s perspective starkly contrasted with the more hawkish tones of Board Member Hajime Takata, who has advocated for beginning discussions on exiting the ultra-loose
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