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Dollar weakens notably against European majors in early US session, partially due to worse-than-expected ADP private job data. However, the primary reason seems to be traders becoming cautious ahead of several key events this week, including UK general elections, US non-farm payroll report, and French parliamentary elections. Traders are also mindful of thinner markets tomorrow

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Gold has outperformed Nifty over the first half of 2024, delivering 13.37% returns compared to the 50-stock index which has yielded 10.5% in the first six months. In rupee terms, the MCX gold contract has gained nearly Rs 8,400 per 10 grams while Sensex surged 2,279 points at the end of June 30, 2024. Summing

Yen’s renewed selloff captured some attention in the otherwise subdued Asian session today. With no new comments from Japanese authorities, market participants are left to speculate on when and where the next intervention might occur. A pivotal moment on the horizon is BoJ’s meeting on July 31, where the central bank is expected to outline

Pres. Biden is to give an interview with ABC News with the first clip airing on Friday. The question is will it be live? Will it be unedited? Will the questions be telegraphed before the interview? The American people and the world want to see live, in the moment. There needs to be more transparency

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday, holding near the two-month highs reached in the previous session, on expectations for rising fuel demand from the summer travel season and possible U.S. interest rate cuts that could boost economic growth. Brent crude futures rose 20 cents to $86.80 per barrel as of 0142 GMT after gaining

In the forex market, clear weakness of Yen, Swiss Franc, and Kiwi contrasts with a broader sense of indecision elsewhere. Dollar’s rally attempt quickly lost momentum as it struggled to break through near-term resistance levels against both the Euro and Sterling. Additionally, the greenback remains stuck within familiar ranges against the Aussie and Loonie, a

The dollar showed much resilience in trading yesterday, despite a softer US ISM manufacturing report here. One of the reasons for that has been the continued climb in bond yields, with 10-year yields in the US rising to 4.49% overnight. It is settling around 4.45% so far today but that is still up 26 bps

Gold August futures contracts at MCX opened flat on Tuesday at Rs 71,689 per 10 gram, up 0.05% or Rs 35 while silver September futures contracts were trading at Rs 89,867/kg, up by 0.13% or Rs 117. On Monday, gold and silver settled on a flat note in the international and domestic markets. Gold August

Dollar surged across the board overnight and stayed firm in Asian session, fueled by the strong rally in benchmark US Treasury yields. This rally is partly attributed to rising expectations of a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming presidential election. Analysts suggest that a Trump win would likely lead to heightened tariffs and expanded fiscal

Goldman Sachs observes another indicator that the US dollar remains robust against its challengers. The broad dollar index has surpassed the October 2023 highs, with recent strength attributed to a lack of Federal Reserve rate cuts and strong US real rate advantages, making the dollar a formidable currency. Key Points: Broad-Based Strength: The broad dollar

Gold prices edged higher on Monday as a lower dollar prompted some short covering from investors with focus turning to U.S. jobs data due later this week that could offer more cues around interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold was up 0.2% to $2,330.92 per ounce as of 10:02 a.m. ET (1402

Euro has seen a notable rebound as the new week commenced, though the lack of follow-through buying momentum is evident. The initial results from French parliamentary elections were not as dire as investors had feared. The far-right National Rally’s victory was not as overwhelming as anticipated. However, significant uncertainty remains as political parties scramble to

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Gold August futures contracts on MCX opened at Rs 71,566 per 10 gram on Monday after trading flat in June, falling merely by Rs 300, while silver July futures contracts opened at Rs 87,035/kg, down by 0.15% or Rs 132, after falling by Rs 4,400 in June. Gold and silver traded steady amid inline expected

Euro is staging a solid rebound today, with investors feeling somewhat reassured by the preliminary results of French parliamentary elections. While the far-right National Rally made significant gains with approximately 34% of votes in the first round, this is insufficient for an outright majority in the second round scheduled for July 7. The National Rally’s

UPCOMING EVENTS: Monday: China Caixin Manufacturing PMI, Swiss Retail Sales, US ISM Manufacturing PMI. Tuesday: RBA Meeting Minutes, Eurozone CPI, Eurozone Unemployment Rate, Canada Manufacturing PMI, US Job Openings, Fed Chair Powell. Wednesday: Australia Retail Sales, China Caixin Services PMI, Swiss Manufacturing PMI, Eurozone PPI, US ADP, US Jobless Claims, US ISM Services PMI, FOMC

Oil prices slid in early Asian trade on Thursday as a surprise build in U.S. stockpiles fuelled fears about slow demand from the top oil consumer, though worries a potential expansion of the Gaza war may disrupt Middle East supplies capped declines. Brent crude oil futures fell 30 cents, or 0.4%, to $84.17 a barrel