Gold prices edged up on Thursday, as the eased and U.S. bond yields retreated from a three-week high, lifting bullion’s appeal. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold rose 0.1% to $1,869.45 per ounce by 0046 GMT, after hitting a fresh over five-month peak on Wednesday. U.S. gold futures gained 0.1% to $1,871.50. * The dollar fell 0.1%,
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Sterling jumps broadly today after much stronger than expected consumer inflation data, that raises the chance that BoE will “have to act” on interest rates soon. On the other hand, Canadian Dollar shrugs off strong, but inline with expectation CPI. Dollar is still among the strongest for the week, but it’s apparently taking a breather
Originally said it would be made before the weekend Pres. Biden has changed the plan for his nomination of Fed chair to before Thanksgiving from before the weekend. There was some skepticism of the Friday announcement date. It seems he’s given himself the weekend to think more about it. The debate is whether he re-nominates
New Delhi: Gold in the national capital on Wednesday declined by Rs 402 to Rs 48,116 per 10 gram, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 48,518 per 10 gram. Silver also dipped Rs 528 to Rs 65,218 per kilogram from Rs 65,746 per kilogram in the
Dollar’s rally extends in Asian session, with EUR/USD breaching 1.13 key support zone. Meanwhile, USD/JPY also breaks 114.86 near term top. Sterling is so far very resilient as markets await inflation data from the UK. Canadian Dollar is just mixed ahead of Canada CPI. Much volatility is likely in the day ahead. In other markets,
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NEW YORK: Whether fuel pump prices fall in 2022 depends on two groups of producers who are struggling to increase oil output in the wake of the pandemic: OPEC and its allies and U.S. shale firms. The global oil industry’s slow response to the surging demand in 2021 has contributed to soaring energy costs and
Sterling rises broadly today with help from solid job data, which eased the concerns over the impact of end of furlough scheme. Dollar is also firm as supported by better than expected retail sales sales. Euro is trying to digest some losses but stays weak on dovish ECB expectations. On the other hand, commodity currencies
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) said Tuesday a reprieve from soaring oil prices may be on the horizon as output increases. Shortages of natural gas and coal have triggered a switch to oil, boosting demand for crude and fuelling a rise in prices. Last month, the IEA, which advises governments on energy policy, said oil
Euro tumbled broadly overnight, riding on dovish comments from ECB President Christine Lagarde. In short, Lagarde continued to talk down the need of early stimulus withdrawal and warned of the hurt to recovery for doing so. Swiss Franc is currently the second weakest, followed by Yen. On the other hand, commodity currencies are the stronger
The typical post-meeting communique There is nothing out of the ordinary from the Biden-Xi meeting aftermath so far but that perhaps is a good thing. No one expected much, if any, progress whatsoever as both sides continue to stand their ground but at least they are still trying to give out the appearance that relations
NEW DELHI: Gold prices held steady at their five-month peaks on Tuesday after a strong up move in the previous session. Concerns over broadening inflationary risks kept bullion’s safe-haven appeal intact in the face of a stronger US dollar and elevated bond yields. Gold futures on MCX were up by 0.12 per cent or Rs
Australian Dollar leads other commodity currencies higher today, as supported by solid risk appetite. US futures indicate a much higher open and extended rally could push major indices to new record highs later this week. Dollar and Euro are currently the weakest ones for the day, followed by Yen. Sterling and Swiss Franc are mixed.
Score will be important for key Democratic The Congressional Budget Office (or CBO) is to release it’s cost estimate for the Build Back Better Act by November 19th. The $1.75 trillion social spending and climate package is touted as being paid for. If the score is above $1.75 trillion, it could give moderate Dem Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.)
New Delhi: Gold in the national capital on Monday dipped by Rs 82 to Rs 48,246 per 10 gram in line with weak international precious metal prices and a stronger rupee, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 48,328 per 10 gram. Silver also declined Rs 208
Dollar retreats mildly in quiet Asian session today, but loss is limited. Some consolidations will likely be seen and further rally in the greenback is still likely to follow. Yen is also slightly softer after worse than expected GDP data. On the other hand, Swiss Franc and Euro are trading mildly higher while Aussie is
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