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LONDON: Copper prices on Friday were on course for their first weekly decline since the start of April as rising inflation fears and a dip in demand from China dragged prices down. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was 0.9% lower at $10,245.50 a tonne at 1624 GMT, having scaled a record high
Market debates heated up last week with the influx of some US economic data. On the other hand, the concerns on overheating inflation was legitimate given the much stronger than expected headline and core CPI reading from the US. On the other hand, poor retail sales, and prior week’s non-farm payroll data, gave a nod
White House economic advisor Rouse speaking. Meanwhile White House economic advisor Rouse is also speaking and says: At moment, people view current spike in inflation as a transitory phenomenon Inflation expectations are the purview of the Federal Reserve We’ve a long way to go on economic recovery. Trade team is looking at tariffs as factor in inflation deficit finance expenditures
(This story originally appeared in on May 15, 2021) Chennai: Gold buying on Akshaya Tritiya did not halt completely but took on the digital form as jewellers across major markets were shut due to Covid-induced lockdowns. Considered an auspicious occasion to buy gold, this year too, like 2020, Akshaya Tritiya was celebrated under the shadow
Forex news for North American trading on May 14, 2021 The week is ending with the USD as the weakest of the major currencies today. The NZD was the strongest. The fall in the USD was helped by a disappointing retail sales number for April. The expectations were for a rise of 1.0% for the headline
Gold extended gains on Friday, as the dollar and US Treasury yields pulled back after US retail sales unexpectedly stalled in April. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $1,837.25 per ounce by 1503 GMT, heading for second week of gains. US gold futures climbed 0.7% to $1,836.10. “After a long period of (data) beating expectations, it’s
Dollar is under selling pressure against after rather poor retail sales data. US futures also pare back some earlier gains and look vulnerable. Yen is currently following the greenback as the second weakest, while commodity currencies are the strongest, together with Euro. The question now is, whether Dollar’s decline could gather enough momentum for new
Nasdaq futures grind higher to be up 1% European indices are also holding modest gains on the session, roughly between 0.4% to 0.6% at the moment. Nasdaq futures are leading gains in the US futures space, up 1.1% while S&P 500 futures are up 0.7% at the moment. In FX, the dollar is keeping softer
NEW DELHI: Today is Akshaya Tritiya, considered an auspicious occasion for buying and gifting gold. While gold prices are off their record highs, some analysts believe those who missed the gold rally in 2020 could look to buy the yellow metal at current prices, as the outlook looks positive. Some technical analysts project gold price
Year-to-date, Canadian dollar is the best performing currency against US dollar. Indeed, most of the gains has been accumulated after the April BOC meeting, at which policymakers announced QE tapering and hinted about rate hike in as soon as next year. Despite recent disappointment in macroeconomic data, we expect yield differential and crude oil price
Forex news for North American trading on May 13, 2021 In other markets: Gold is trading up $10.94 or 0.6% at $1826.64 Silver is up six cents or 0.23% $27.08 WTI crude oil futures fell sharply by $-2.31 or -3.48% at $63.78. The hi reach $65.81. The low extended to $63.09 The price of bitcoin fell sharply and is trading
LONDON: prices fell more than 2 per cent on Thursday as India’s coronavirus crisis deepened and a key U.S. pipeline resumed operations, halting a rally that had lifted crude to an eight-week high after the IEA and OPEC forecast a rebound in global demand later in the year. Brent crude was down $1.65, or 2.3
Overall market sentiment stabilizes mildly entering into US session. Major European indexes pared back much of earlier losses, while US futures also turned positive. Even though US PPI showed stronger than expected reading, slightly better than expected jobless claims is support sentiment, in a way. Dollar attempt to extend rebound earlier, but quickly lost momentum
The sour mood from yesterday continues to persist European indices are down by roughly 2% across the board now as the selling in equities intensifies and that is also exacerbated by a drop in US futures as well. US futures were pointing to modest gains in Asia but have turned that around and are marked
Akshay Tritiya is considered an auspicious occasion to start new things and make valuable purchases. Indians have a special attachment to gold, and over the years, have continued to import gold in huge quantities to fulfil their insatiable desire for the yellow metal. While Indian attraction to gold is unparalleled, demand is highly sensitive to
The report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that total crude oil and petroleum products (ex. SPR) stocks gained +3.89 mmb to 1283.82 mmb in the week ended May 7. Crude oil inventory dropped -0.43 mmb (consensus: -2.82 mmb) to 484.69 mmb. Stockpile declined in 2 out of 5 PADDs with PADD 1