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Gold prices inched lower on Friday as the dollar rebounded after robust U.S. manufacturing data, although bullion was still on track to register a third straight weekly gain. Spot gold eased 0.1% to $1,876.42 per ounce by 1:43 p.m. EDT (1743 GMT) but prices were headed for a 1.9% weekly gain, helped by subdued U.S.
While Fed minutes started to prepare the markets for discussion on tapering in the coming months, Dollar wasn’t give much support. It has indeed ended as one of the worst performers for the week, just next too New Zealand and Australian Dollar. On the other hand, Swiss Franc and Yen ended as the strongest ones.
CFTC commitments of traders: EUR long back up to 100K Coming Up! Title text for next article LON +1 SDNY+11 NY -4 TYO +9 GMT Weekly forex futures positioning data from the CFTC for the week ending May 18, 2021 EUR long 100K vs 94K long last week. Longs increased by 6K GBP long 25K
NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped 2% on Friday after three days of losses, driven higher as a storm formed in the Gulf of Mexico, but were on track for a weekly fall as investors braced for the return of Iranian crude supplies after officials said Iran and world powers made progress a nuclear deal. Brent
Forex news for North American trading on May 21, 2021 A snapshot of other markets into the close for the week: Spot gold is trading at three dollars or 0.16% at $1880 Spot Silver is down $0.20 or -0.75% at $27.54 WTI crude oil futures are up $1.91 03.08 percent $63.85 The price of bitcoin is heading into the
LONDON: Oil prices rose sharply on Friday after three days of losses, but were on track for a weekly fall as investors braced for the return of Iranian crude supplies after officials said Iran and world powers made progress a nuclear deal. Brent crude futures rose $1.25, or 1.9%, to $66.36 a barrel by 1351
Canadian Dollar rises in early US session after stronger than expected retail sales data. Sterling is also firm after strong PMIs. But Euro had little reaction to the solid PMI data. Instead, the common currency seems to be reacting to ECB President Christine Lagarde’s comment that accommodative policies remain necessary for months to come. Euro
Not a whole lot going on thus far European indices are posting slight gains so far on the session while US futures are seen up 0.2%, as risk tones keep steadier and calmer after the bounce yesterday. That sets up a less nervous start perhaps towards North American trading later but there are still some
NEW DELHI: Gold futures edged lower on Friday after strong weekly jobs data released in the US overnight increased appetite for riskier assets and lowered bullion’s safe haven appeal. The fall, however, remained limited, thanks to a weaker dollar and growing inflationary pressure in the US. Gold futures for June delivery were down 0.40 per
The forex markets still generally range bound for the moment. Dollar weakened mildly overnight, but stays above near term lows against other major currencies. Similarly, Yen is also bounded in very tight range. US stocks’ rebound overnight was as positive development for sentiments. Yet, there is no follow through actions in Asia. Though, volatility might
New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson speaking, says he wants to return to a fiscally viable position But … it’s too early to set a target for net debt Also: hopes border opens more in 2022 NZ relationship with China is very important Robertson adds that the NZ relationship with China is built on mutual
Gold hovered close to a more-than-four-month peak it scaled in the previous session, fuelled by a dip in the and U.S. yields as investors shrugged off the Federal Reserve‘s hints on possible tapering of economic support measures. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $1,876.80 per ounce by 10:36 a.m. EDT (1436 GMT). U.S. gold futures fell
The forex markets are very quiet today, with most major pairs and crosses staying inside yesterday’s range. Dollar is paring some post FOMC minutes gains, while Sterling is also soft. On the other hand, Australian and New Zealand Dollar are both recovering mildly. As for the week, Euro is currently the strongest one,m followed by
Latest data released by CBI – 20 May 2021 Prior -8 Trends selling prices 38 Prior 27 Invest in yourself. See our forex education hub. UK factory orders jump to their highest since December 2017 as the reopening continues to fuel stronger economic prospects in Q2. That said, businesses continue to fear supply chain bottlenecks
Prices in China for commodities such as iron ore, steel rebar, coal and copper have surged to record highs this month prompting the government to step in to curb “unreasonable” cost increases for consumers. WHAT HAVE COMMODITY PRICES DONE? As the world’s factory floor and largest construction market, China has been the main driver of