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Dollar extended its near-term pullback in early trading after core inflation data for December came in slightly below expectations, offering a degree of relief to traders and investors. Treasury yields also retreated, with the 10-year yield falling back below the 4.7% mark. Core CPI rose by 3.2% yoy, down from 3.3%, a result that eased

Melbourne Institute Inflation Expectations survey Over the past six months or so, the survey has generally reflected ongoing concerns about price pressures. While the month-to-month figures have shown some variability, the overall trend suggests that consumers remain wary of sustained inflation levels, particularly in light of rising costs for essential goods and services. In several

SINGAPORE – Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday, after falling the previous day, as a dip in U.S. crude stockpiles and expectations of supply disruptions from sanctions on Russian tankers lent support amid forecasts for lower global fuel demand. Brent crude futures were up 2 cents to $79.94 a barrel by 0205 GMT, after

Yen’s recovery gained some momentum today on as speculation over an imminent BoJ rate hike. Governor Kazuo Ueda reinforced Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino’s earlier comments, suggesting that next week’s policy meeting could bring a shift in monetary policy. The unified tone from BoJ’s leadership is seen a calculated effort to prime markets for potential action.

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Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened in green on Wednesday at Rs 78,298 per 10 gram, which was up by 0.18% or Rs 142 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 90,747/kg, up by 0.21% or Rs 191. Gold prices jumped by Rs 1,550/10 grams in the last one week while silver

Dollar is holding steady against its peers in early U.S. trading, with softer-than-expected PPI report failing to trigger significant selling pressure. Market sentiment continues to shift toward the possibility that the Fed might refrain from additional rate cuts in 2025. Fed funds futures are currently pricing in less than 60% probability of a 25bps rate

Manufacturers sentiment index +2 in January -1 in December Index for non-manufacturers’ mood to +31 was +30 in December Both manufacturers, non-manufacturers see no change in April *** Japanese manufacturers’ sentiment improved in January, rising to +2 from December’s -1, driven by stronger conditions in materials industries like steel, oil, and chemicals. However, their outlook

Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened flat on Tuesday at Rs 78,230/10 gram, which is down by 0.08% or Rs 64 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 90,240/kg, down by 0.3% or Rs 273. Despite volatility in the market, gold prices have risen by nearly Rs 1,200/10 grams in the last

Speculation surrounding the incoming US administration’s tariff strategy continues to rattle global markets. Reports suggest that President-elect Donald Trump’s economic team is exploring a phased approach to tariffs, gradually increasing rates by 2% to 5% per month. This tactic, if adopted, would utilize executive powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to maximize negotiation

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Oil prices eased on Tuesday but remained near four-month highs as the impact of fresh U.S. sanctions on Russian oil remained the market’s main focus, ahead of U.S. inflation data this week. Brent futures slipped 53 cents, or 0.7%, to $80.48 a barrel by 0746 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 44

Sterling’s selloff continues today as UK government bond yields surged to new highs, underlining deep market concerns over the nation’s fiscal outlook. 10-year Gilt yield breached 4.8%, a level not seen in 17 years, while 30-year yield climbed past 5.4%, marking its highest point in 27 years. At the core of this crisis are doubts

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Gold February futures contracts at MCX opened flat on Monday at Rs 78,375 per 10 gram, which is down by 0.06% or Rs 48 while silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 92,195/kg, down by 0.34% or Rs 311. However, gold prices have rallied by Rs 850/10 grams in the last one week while

Sterling extended its losses at the start of the week as deepening concerns over the UK’s fiscal situation continued to dominate market sentiment. Yields on 10-year UK Gilts surged above 4.88%, inching closer to the psychologically significant 5% mark. Market participants remain skeptical about the government’s fiscal discipline, despite repeated reassurances from Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

The export restrictions mostly covers advanced computing chips used for AI and builds on previous curbs set out last year on exporting certain chips to China itself. The new controls on AI chips will see quotas on exports to about 120 countries but 18 US allies and partners will be exempt from that. The list

Oil prices extended gains for a third session on Monday, with Brent rising above $81 a barrel to its highest in more than four months, as wider U.S. sanctions are expected to affect Russian crude exports to top buyers China and India. Brent crude futures climbed $1.47, or 1.84%, to $81.23 a barrel by 0503