Gold prices rose marginally on Friday as a broadly weaker US dollar and growing tensions in the Middle East lifted bullion‘s appeal. The April gold futures were trading at Rs 62,062 per 10 grams on the MCX at 10:33 am and were up by Rs 85 or 0.14% from Thursday’s closing price. Meanwhile, the March
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The global financial markets is riding a wave of strong risk-on sentiment, propelling DOW and S&P 500 to historical highs overnight, while NASDAQ achieved its best daily gain in over a year. That followed the record closes in DAX, CAC and Nikkei yesterday. This enthusiasm for risk has led to the yen, dollar, and Swiss
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Gold prices edged up on Thursday supported by safe-haven demand amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a softer dollar, while minutes of the latest U.S. Federal Reserve meeting dampened hopes for an early interest rate cut. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was up 0.1% at $2,026.9 per ounce, as of 0100 GMT. U.S.
Global financial markets are currently basking in a robust wave of risk-on sentiment, evidenced by Japan’s Nikkei and Europe’s Stoxx 600 indices reaching new record highs. The optimism is further bolstered by promising US futures, with the technology sector leading the charge, significantly propelled by Nvidia’s impressive results. This surge in tech enthusiasm is largely
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Gold prices rose marginally on Thursday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and escalating tensions in the Middle East, while investors await more U.S. economic data that could shed light on the Federal Reserve‘s interest rate outlook. The April gold futures were trading at Rs 62,150 per 10 grams on the MCX at 10:13 am and
Japanese Yen had a broad-based declined in Asian session today, while Nikkei extended its recent up trend, momentarily reaching a new record high, ending the 34-year wait. This milestone is of considerable psychological significance for Japan, symbolizing the end of over three decades of economic stagnation ensued after the burst of the country’s stock and
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Gold prices held steady on Wednesday, helped by a slightly weaker dollar as investors looked forward to minutes of the last U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting due later in the day for more clarity on its interest rate path. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was flat at $2,024.00 per ounce, as of 0100 GMT. U.S. gold
Trading activity is relatively subdued today, with most major currency pairs and crosses hovering within the previous day’s range. Australian and New Zealand Dollars are showing some resilience, maintaining their position as the firmer currencies, albeit without significant momentum. Swiss Franc has also edged higher in the daily performance chart, benefiting a recovery against both
The firm also now expects the Fed to deliver just 75 bps of rate cuts this year, as opposed to the 100 bps in their previous forecast. On the change: “Given the upside surprises to both payrolls and inflation, we now expect the Fed to wait a bit longer before cutting rates, making its first
Gold traded in a tight range on Wednesday ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s FOMC minutes later today. Yellow metal’s recent uptick, where it has risen for four successive sessions, has been on a softer dollar index (DXY) which has fallen 0.70% over the past five sessions. The bias in gold was positive
New Zealand and Australia Dollar rise appreciably in Asian session today, buoyed by a significant rebound in stock markets of China and Hong Kong. This positive momentum is largely attributed to the ripple effects of China’s larger-than-expected interest rate cut earlier in the week. Hang Seng Index, in particular, showcased a robust increase of around
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What has taken most market participants by surprise is the resilience of the US economy and labor market despite real rates being as high as they are at present. Until earlier this week it seemed like rate cuts were on the horizon, but the latest January CPI print indicates that the progress on inflation could
Canadian Dollar weakens broadly in early US session, sparked by data indicating a stronger-than-anticipated progress in disinflation. Headline CPI fell below the 3% mark, accompanied by significant easing in core inflation measures. This development potentially opens the door for BoC to consider an interest rate cut sooner than anticipated, with the second quarter now appearing
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not