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Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by a softer dollar ahead of a consumer inflation report due later in the day that could shed some light on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was up 0.2% at $2,028.19 per ounce, as of 0135 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 0.3%
The financial markets’ initial reactions to stronger than expected US CPI readings are relatively subdued. While there was an immediate response with Dollar and yields rising, and stock futures dipping, these movements lacked significant follow-through. The exception in the currency markets was USD/JPY, which broke through last week’s high. However, this move is attributed to
Headlines: Markets: NZD leads, USD lags on the day European equities a little higher; S&P 500 futures up 0.1% US 10-year yields down 3.6 bps to 3.994% Gold up 0.5% to $2,033.21 WTI crude up 2.0% to $72.81 Bitcoin up 2.6% to $47,198 It was a rather sluggish session overall as markets are waiting on
Gold traded in a tight range in yet another session on Thursday though the bias was positive following a fall in the dollar index (DXY) ahead of the US inflation print due later today. Taking cues from the international market, MCX February gold futures were trading in the green, around Rs 62,100 per 10 grams,
Dollar saw notable decline against most major currencies, maintaining its softer tone in the Asian trading session today, with the exception of its performance against Yen. This selloff amidst a backdrop of improving risk sentiment, reflected by the uptick in major US stock indexes. Investors’ attention is now squarely focused on the forthcoming release of
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New Delhi: The central government has filed a caveat in the High Courts of Bombay and Karnataka, seeking to be heard before the courts pass any stay order on the restrictions imposed on usage of sugar for ethanol production, an official told ET. Several sugar firms have approached various courts seeking a stay on the
Japanese Yen continues its decline in today’s subdued trading environment. This selloff gained momentum following the release of disappointing wages growth data, which has tempered expectations for an imminent monetary policy adjustment by BoJ in January. Despite this, April is still considered a more probable time for interest rate hike, heavily dependent on the outcomes
Headlines: Markets: AUD leads, JPY lags on the day European equities little changed; S&P 500 futures flat US 10-year yields down 2.1 bps to 3.996% Gold up 0.2% to $2,034.09 WTI crude up 0.1% to $72.35 Bitcoin flat at $45,400 It was a quieter session for the most part as we’re now caught in the
Gold prices held steady on Wednesday, as investors refused to make big bets ahead of a key U.S. inflation print that could offer more clarity on when the Federal Reserve might begin cutting interest rates. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,031.30 per ounce, as of 0151 GMT, trading in a range of about
Release of Japan’s disappointing wage growth data led markets to scale back expectations of an imminent rate hike by BoJ. The continued lag in wages growth behind inflation undermines the prospects of establishing a virtuous cycle of wages and prices, which is a prerequisite to a BoJ policy shift. Although a rate hike in April
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Oil prices rose on Tuesday as the Middle East crisis and a Libyan supply outage reduced the previous day’s heavy losses. Brent crude futures were up $1.07, or 1.41%, at $77.19 a barrel by 1515 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained $1.12, or 1.58%, to $71.89. At their intra-day peaks both benchmarks
Currency trading today remained lackluster, characterized by limited movements across major pairs and crosses. Key economic data releases, ranging from Japan’s Tokyo CPI, and retail sales figures from Australia and the Eurozone, to trade balance data from Canada and US, failed to significantly influence the markets. Japanese Yen is currently a marginally stronger currency, continuing
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Gold bounced back slightly on Tuesday amid a downturn in the dollar index (DXY) even as investors remained wary ahead of the crucial US inflation numbers due for an announcement later this week. Taking cues from the international market, MCX February gold futures were trading with a positive bias in the opening trade. They were
Today’s Asian trading session has been relatively subdued. Japan reported deeper-than-expected contraction in household spending, while Tokyo CPI core showed slowdown in line with market expectations. However, Yen’s near-term rebound seems to be losing steam as these data releases have not provided significant market impetus. Meanwhile, Nikkei index returned from holiday with a bounce, though