Gold prices have been on a continuous upward trajectory, with a new peak of 2460 USD per troy ounce reached on Friday. This surge is primarily fueled by the growing anticipation that the US Federal Reserve will soon lower interest rates. The signals from the Fed’s July meeting, along with weaker-than-expected US economic data, have
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has been facing challenges in keeping inflation at its 2% target due to a weak euro zone economy. According to ECB policymaker Yannis Stournaras, the low economic growth in the region could lead to inflation falling below the target, prompting the need for interest rate cuts. Stournaras, who is known
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently made the decision to leave the policy rate unchanged at the range of 5.25%-5.5%. This decision was met with unanimous support from all 19 participants in the meeting. Powell explained that there was a real discussion about the possibility of reducing rates at the meeting, but ultimately, a strong
Oil prices have been trading near seven-week lows due to a softening demand outlook that has weighed on commodities. Despite tensions in the Middle East and Venezuela, traders have been focusing on worries over Chinese demand, leading to a decrease in oil prices. Brent crude futures hit $79.36, reflecting the cautious sentiment in the market.
Stock prices saw a rebound on Friday, with the S&P 500 index closing 1.11% higher. However, it closed below the daily high, indicating consolidation rather than a shift in the short-term trend. The S&P 500 is expected to open 0.6% higher on Monday as well. The upcoming week will see key quarterly earnings releases from
The EUR/USD pair recently found support near the 1.0825 zone after a slight correction from the 1.0950 level. The price has managed to clear a bearish trend line resistance at 1.0860, indicating a potential upside movement. The pair tested the 1.0825 support level and remained above the 200 simple moving average on the 4-hour chart.
The Bank of England’s Chief Economist, Huw Pill, recently adopted a hawkish tone, raising concerns about services inflation and wage growth showing ‘uncomfortable strength’. This sentiment was also echoed by Jonathan Haskel, an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), who emphasized a higher-for-longer stance on worries that a ‘tight and impaired’ labor market
Central banking may not be the most glamorous profession, but according to departing Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan, being prepared to be labeled as boring could be the key to success. In a recent interview, Jordan defended his record at the central bank, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the job at hand and
Recently, six major banks, including Bank of America, Citigroup, Jefferies, NatWest, Nomura, and UBS, agreed to settle antitrust litigation in New York by paying $80 million. The litigation accused them of colluding to manipulate prices of European government bonds. The alleged collusion took place between 2007 and 2012, according to investors led by public pension
The gold price has been struggling as it continues to lose ground for the second consecutive day, reaching a two-week low. This decline can be attributed to technical selling, which has put pressure on the precious metal. However, the extent of the downward movement is expected to be limited. Additionally, the upcoming September Fed rate
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U.S. Treasury yields experienced a slight dip as investors carefully considered the economic outlook in anticipation of crucial data releases. The upcoming second-quarter GDP figures and June’s personal consumption expenditures price index are eagerly awaited, as they serve as the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. These reports could offer valuable insights into the potential monetary policy