Fitch Ratings downgraded the US back in August. A key determinant at the time was the “deterioration in governance” cited by the agency. Fitch has weighed in on the chaos in the US government that played out most recently just yesterday with the removal of the House Speaker. “Given the fact that the House speaker
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Gold prices crept lower on Wednesday for the eighth consecutive session as elevated U.S. Treasury yields amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,818.99 per ounce by 10:39 a.m. ET (1439 GMT), while U.S. gold futures eased
Dollar softens broadly today, as it seems traders are exercising caution, pivoting their focus towards forthcoming heavy-weight economic data releases from the US in the second half of the week. The greenback’s pull back also extends following much weaker than expected ADP private job data. Interestingly, this “bad news is good news” effect is also
The greenback is sitting lower on the balance of things now, with EUR/USD up 0.3% to 1.0500 and GBP/USD up 0.4% to 1.2125 on the day. It comes as the bond rout is seen cooling in European trading, with 10-year Treasury yields now at 4.81% after having touched 4.88% at the start of the session.
oil trading at $100-a-barrel next year? Because a triple-digit price tag wouldn’t just mean elevated energy prices — it would also turbocharge the dollar. The combination of expensive barrels and a rampaging greenback could make crude a wrecking ball in 2024 that keeps inflation high enough to destroy growth around the world. The more oil
Dollar is finding strength amidst an atmosphere of palpable anxiety in the financial markets, stemming from a continuation of the risk-off mood from US into Asian session. This prevailing anxiety in the markets has been heightened by the pronounced drop in US stocks overnight, coupled with a surge in long-end treasury yields. Adding to the
Gold price tumbled by Rs 650 to Rs 57,550 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid weak global cues, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had ended at Rs 58,200 per 10 grams. Silver also nosedived Rs 1,800 to Rs 71,500 per kilogramme. Gold and silver prices
In the spotlight today are the developments within the treasury markets. US 10-year yields have soared, reaching their highest point since 2007. This surge is largely attributed to expectations that Fed will keep high interest rates for longer, if not push them even higher. Fed hawks have been vocal this week, indicating the plausible scenario
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the United States has become overly dependent on China for critical supply chains. Yellen was speaking at a Fortune CEO event in Washington. Adding: the US does not want to decouple economically from China US would face national security concerns without a robust semiconductor sector of its own
Gold continued its slide on Tuesday, clocking its longest losing streak since Aug. 2022 in the last session as Federal Reserve officials underscored the likelihood interest rates will stay high, with U.S. job openings data expected later in the day. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,824.10 per ounce by 0057 GMT, falling for
Australian Dollar is facing heavy downward pressure, emerging as the most underperforming currency this week so far. The weak under tone is maintained following RBA’s decision to hold interest rates steady. Both Aussie and Kiwi have relinquished the gains made the previous week, a reversal exacerbated by an evident risk aversion in Asia. Significant decline
The changes among major currencies are mostly relatively light so far on the day, outside of the antipodeans. EUR/USD is flattish around 1.0480 now and seen holding within a 34 pips range only today. There are large option expiries at 1.0495 that are in play to keep price action pinned just below 1.0500. Meanwhile, USD/JPY
Gold prices on Friday braced for their biggest monthly fall since February, hovering around levels at over six-month lows on the prospects of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates ahead of a widely watched U.S. inflation print due later in the day. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,866.41 per ounce by 0020 GMT, set
Dollar is experiencing a broad rise today, buoyed by an uptick in treasury yields and risk aversion sentiments. The US Congress averted potential economic turbulence by passing a stopgap funding bill over the weekend, ensuring the federal government doesn’t enter its fourth partial shutdown within a decade. However, this positive momentum in US futures was
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Ministers and oil industry chiefs are gathering for the biggest energy conference in the Middle East as crude heads toward $100 a barrel. Whether prices can hold at these levels and the outlook for OPEC+ supply cuts are among topics that will be discussed from Monday. But this year, climate is looming large over the
USD/JPY is making notable advances today, resuming recent up trend, and edging closer to 150 psychological handle. AT the same time, Nikkei rebounds, reclaiming 32000 mark. The combined risk-on sentiment could be attributed to investors’ positive response to the optimistic quarterly Tankan survey results, overshadowing the less favorable PMI Manufacturing data. Despite Japan’s repeated attempts
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