Official PMIs come from the China National Bureau of Statistics and the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. For July: Manufacturing 49.0, its lowest in 3 months and back into contraction expected 50.3 and prior 50.2 China’s NBS attributes the result, according to statements reported in State media (Xinhua), to traditional production off-peak period, insufficient
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Gold lost its glitter due to a strong US greenback and hints of more interest rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve that pushed investors away from the precious yellow metal. The London spot gold corrected more than 18 percent from its recent high of $2070 which it hit in March, to a near one
With the month of July ending today, next week will start the new trading week for August. Still a summer month, trading may be impacted by vacation/holidays. Nevertheless there is enough data events scheduled including key jobs reports that of Canada and US, and interest rate decisions by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the
Oil prices gained about $1 in early trade on Friday, lifted by supply concerns and a weaker U.S. dollar as attention turns to what OPEC and allies including Russia agree at a meeting next week marking the end of their 2020 output reduction pact. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for September delivery rose
The major stock indices are ending with solid gains for the day: Dow industrial average rose 315.50 points or 0.97% at 32845.14 S&P index rose 57.86 points or 1.42% at 4130.28 NASDAQ index rose 228.10 points or 1.8% at 12390.70. That’s a largest increase cents April 2020 Russell 2000 rose 12.20 points or 0.65% at
Gold along with other commodities rose for the second consecutive week as the US dollar dipped deeper into the red territory. The commodity US dollar inverse relation has strengthened further in the last few days and trends in the US dollar may continue to remain the key price determining factor as market players try to
Dollar ended broadly lower last week, as the worst performer, as hammered by the events of FOMC meeting and GDP release. In short, Fed chair has signalled slower tightening pace ahead and the message was reinforced by another quarterly GDP contraction print. Whether the US was already in recession or not, Fed is turning from
The strongest to weakest of the major currency pairs The USD is closing the day lower despite some higher than expected inflation measures at the start of the day. The Core PCE came in at 4.8% trend higher than the 4.7% expected. The employment cost index rose by 1.3% for the quarter which was also
NEW DELHI: Gold prices inched up on Friday but were set for a fourth consecutive monthly drop, pressured by the strong performance of the greenback and rising US bond yields. However, the metal is set for its best week since mid-May. The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the second quarter, raising risks of an economic
Yen’s rally intensified overnight and continues in Asian session. The move came in particular as US 10-year yield tumbled following the poor GDP report. For now, Dollar and Euro are the worst performing ones for the week, followed by Canadian. Sterling is following Yen as the second strongest and then Aussie. A large batch of
University of Michigan rebounds slightly The University of Michigan sentiment data is out (final) for July: preliminary report consumer sentiment 51.5 vs. 51.1 estimate and 50.0 preliminary current conditions 58.1 vs. preliminary 53.8 expectations 47.3 vs. preliminary 47.5 one year inflation 5.2% vs. preliminary 5.3%. Last month 5.2% 5 year inflation 2.9% vs. preliminary 3.1%.
New Delhi, Gold prices rose by Rs 255 to Rs 51,783 per 10 grams in the national capital in line with strong global cues, according to Securities. The precious metal had closed at Rs 51,528 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Silver also surged by Rs 1,610 to Rs 58,387 per kg from Rs
Dollar is recovering in early US session, follow another print of strong consumer inflation. 10-year yield is also back above 2.7% handle. Still, the greenback is the worst performer for the week together with Euro. Yen is retreating mildly but stays the strongest one for the week, followed by Sterling. Commodity currencies are mixed, slightly
A snippet on gold from ANZ’s run down of Thursday’s price moves: Gold climbed after the US economy shrank for a second consecutive quarter. The subsequent lower USD and bond yields saw investor demand pick up. This also clouds the outlook for further aggressive rate hikes, which as weighed on investor demand for the precious
Gold prices were flat on Friday and poised for a fourth consecutive monthly drop, as an elevated U.S. dollar and aggressive monetary policies from top central banks continued to erode demand for bullion. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was flat at $1,755.59 per ounce, as of 0045 GMT. U.S. gold futures edged up 0.1% to $1,752.70
Dollar was sold off broadly overnight and stays weak in Asian session. Markets well received Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s message that tightening pace is going to slow ahead. While stocks also rebounded, Yen reacted more to falling benchmark treasury yields. As for the week, the greenback is now the worst performer. Euro follows as second
OPEC+ will keep output steady or weight a small hike, according to eight sources cited by Reuters. Two sources said there would likely be a small boost in production while 5 said it would be held steady. “There are various talks ranging form a small increase to a freeze on current levels,” said one of
Gold in the national capital on Thursday jumped Rs 592 to Rs 51,750 per 10 grams, amid a rally in international precious metal prices, according to Securities. In the previous trade, the yellow metal finished at Rs 51,158 per 10 grams. Silver also surged by Rs 1,335 to Rs 56,937 per kg from Rs 55,602