USD/JPY continues to fall in what’s almost-assuredly intervention from the Japanese ministry of finance. The last time they intervened, they took USD/JPY from a high of 145.90 down to a low of 140.34. That was 556 pips. So far today, the high to low range is 151.94 to 148.00, or 394 pips. The same size
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Gold price in the national capital fell Rs 372 to Rs 50,139 per 10 grams on Friday amid a decline in the yellow metal prices in the international market, according to Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 50,511 per 10 grams. Silver also declined Rs 799 to Rs 56,089
Dollar surges broadly today as risk sentiment turns sour again while treasury yields continue to march higher. Yen is apparently weak, with Japan absent from intervention despite the steep decline. But Sterling and Swiss Franc are worse, Commodity currencies are also turning south, with Kiwi on the weaker side. Stronger than expected retail sales data
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Indian households have long treated precious metals, such as gold and silver, as a store of wealth. In fact, many Indians consider it auspicious to buy these precious metals around Dhanteras and Diwali. However, apart from being shiny and attractive, many people are not aware of the industrial applications of these precious metals, especially silver.
Risk-off sentiment and rising treasury yields are giving Dollar some support again. The greenback’s strengthen is more apparent against commodity currencies, which is reasonable. European majors are mixed for now, with Euro a touch more resilient. Meanwhile, Yen is indeed trying to recover against everyone but Dollar. There is no clear sign of intervention for
The US leading index for the month of September shows: US leading indicators signals likelihood of recession Leading index fell -0.4% vs. -0.3% prior month was revised to 0.0% from -0.3% previously reported index comes in at 115.9 after remaining unchanged in August the index is down 2.8% over six-month period from March to September
New Delhi: Gold price in the national capital fell Rs 66 to Rs 50,516 per 10 grams on Thursday due to weak global trends, according to Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 50,582 per 10 grams. Silver, however, climbed Rs 101 to Rs 56,451 per kilogram from Rs 56,350
Dollar softens slightly today after failing to have a decisive rally against Yen. Nevertheless, the battle for 150 is still on. Sterling is lifted slightly by news of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’s resignation, but there is no follow through buying. Commodity currencies are trading mildly higher as risk sentiment stabilized. Overall, there is no
MUFG Research maintains a bearish bias on GBP over the coming weeks. “While the scale of collapse in confidence triggered by the ‘Growth Plan’ might not be repeated we would be cautious on there being a further improvement in confidence from here. We still see renewed GBP weakness ahead with a danger of a rush
Gold prices lingered at a three-week trough on Thursday, pressured by rising U.S. dollar and Treasury yields amid worries that the Federal Reserve will persist with sharp rate hikes. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold inched down 0.1% to $1,627.04 per ounce, as of 0049 GMT. Prices earlier hit their lowest level since Sept. 28 at $1,624.98.
Yen remains the worst performer for the week but selling appears to have slowed after Japan’s intervention yesterday. Dollar is following as next weakest, as risk sentiment stabilized. Also, Dollar bulls are clearly on guard against sudden volatility in Yen. Australian Dollar is the strongest one together with New Zealander. European majors are mixed, with
According to a Number 10 source, UK PM Truss is not meeting with Sir Graham Brady, the head of the backbench 1922 committee. According to sources, the head of the 1922 committee Brady has received up to 100 letters calling on Truss to go. The new PM as per rules is not to have a
New Delhi, Gold prices fell by Rs 276 to Rs 50,471 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to weak global trends, according to Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 50,747 per 10 grams. Silver also declined Rs 487 to Rs 56,406 per kg from Rs
Dollar rises broadly today, with help from bonds as 10-year yield tops 4.1% in pre-market. Canadian Dollar is also slightly firmer after CPI report. Other parts of the markets are mixed. Yen is dropping towards 150 with Dollar, but recovers elsewhere. Swiss Franc is weakening against both Euro and Sterling but loss is limited. Aussie
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Malaysian palm oil futures jumped nearly 5% on Tuesday, hitting their highest in nearly seven weeks, helped by a continuous decline in the ringgit and concerns over global edible oil supply. The benchmark palm oil contract for January delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 183 ringgit, or 4.7%, to 4,070 ringgit ($863.94) a
Commodity currencies are generally stronger today following the rebound in risk markets. New Zealand Dollar is leading the way as additionally supported by stronger than expected consumer inflation reading. There are some talks that RBNZ would opt for a larger than before hike at the upcoming meeting. Dollar, Euro, and Yen are currently the worst