As volatile trading on Wall Street continues, stocks dip
As volatile trading on Wall Street continues, stocks dip Investors were disheartened to see further evidence of inflation’s impact on businesses and another grim forecast for the global economy on Wall Street Wednesday, erasing most of their gains for the week. The losses come after a string of choppy trading days, with key indexes swinging […]
On constrained supply, oil rises 1%, with US crude hitting a 13-week high
On constrained supply, oil rises 1%, with US crude hitting a 13-week high On Tuesday, oil prices rose by around 1%, with U.S. crude settling at a 13-week high due to supply concerns, including the likelihood of no nuclear deal with Iran and forecasts for demand growth in China, which is reducing pandemic lockdowns. According […]
As Fears Grow, Stocks Rally. Maintain the shakiness of Wall Street
As Fears Grow, Stocks Rally. Maintain the shakiness of Wall Street Stocks in the United States rose on Tuesday as Treasury yields fell, but Wall Street remained shaky as investors awaited more clarity on interest rates, inflation, and the economy’s trajectory. After reversing a morning loss of 1%, the S&P 500 rose 39.25 points, or […]
Oil falls after breaking through $120 as inflation and GDP concerns in the United States bite
Oil falls after breaking through $120 as inflation and GDP concerns in the United States bite In Monday’s session, oil rose to near three-month highs above $120 a barrel before falling on profit-taking and concerns about the impact on the US economy of record fuel prices in a country already grappling with 40-year high inflation. […]
Higher US bond yields and the USD halted Wall Street
Higher US bond yields and the USD halted Wall Street Higher US bond yields and a stronger USD dragged down Wall Street futures on Monday. Higher bond yields, i.e. higher borrowing costs, are generally negative for corporate profitability, whereas a stronger dollar is unfavourable for export-oriented US MNCs, particularly tech companies. After a slight reversal […]
US jobs report indicates more rate hikes are on the way, gold prices are rising
US jobs report indicates more rate hikes are on the way, gold prices are rising Even as the US jobs report suggested additional interest rate hikes this year, gold was up in Asia on Monday morning, putting pressure on non-yielding bullion. By 10:26 p.m. ET, gold futures were up 0.32 percent to $1856.20. (2:26 AM […]
The recovery of the US stock market will be put to the test by inflation
The recovery of the US stock market will be put to the test by inflation The rise that brought US stocks back from the brink of a bear market will be put to the test next week, when consumer price data will reveal how much more the Federal Reserve will need to do to combat […]
With an eye on the US NFP, the XAU/USD is approaching the $1,875 mark
With an eye on the US NFP, the XAU/USD is approaching the $1,875 mark The gold price (XAU/USD) is swinging around $1,870, following an upswing to reclaim a one-month high during Friday’s early Asian session, as the NFP-related caution saps enthusiasm. The recent mixed stories about China, as well as resurgence in US Treasury yields, […]
Ahead of job news, global stock markets climb, but US rates fall
Ahead of job news, global stock markets climb, but US rates fall On Thursday, global equity markets climbed, while US yields fell, as lower-than-expected private payrolls data raised optimism that the American economy was slowing and that the Federal Reserve may be convinced to change its hawkish attitude on interest rates and inflation. The ADP […]
OPEC prepares to establish new output targets, oil prices are rising
OPEC prepares to establish new output targets, oil prices are rising Oil prices have climbed ahead of the OPEC cartel of oil-producing nations’ meeting on Thursday, as ministers prepare to establish output targets for July in their first meeting since the European Union slapped sanctions on Russian petroleum. Some members of OPEC are pressuring the […]
To begin June trading, stocks are down
To begin June trading, stocks are down After a volatile trading month, US stock indices fell on the first day of June. The three major US indexes all gave up their morning advances. To close at 4101.23, the S&P 500 dropped 30.92 points, or 0.7 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 176.89 points, or […]
Ahead of the Manufacturing PMI, XAU/USD is expected to fall
Ahead of the Manufacturing PMI, XAU/USD is expected to fall In the New York session, the gold price (XAU/USD) broke down from its prior consolidation in a $1,846.20-1,864.16 range. The precious metal has been very volatile as investors prepare for the Federal Reserve (Fed) to increase the scope of its aggressive stance in June. Inflationary […]
Stocks end a bumpy month with a drop as the rally fades
Stocks end a bumpy month with a drop as the rally fades After a recovery late last week failed to maintain pace, US stocks ended a bumpy month of May down on Tuesday. In a turbulent session, the S&P 500 dropped 0.6 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 220 points, or 0.7 percent. […]
Crude Oil Climbed Whether Russia’s Oil Imports Will Be Banned by the EU
Crude Oil Climbed Whether Russia’s Oil Imports Will Be Banned by the EU Crude oil closed yesterday at 9080, up 2.06%, as traders awaited news on whether the European Union would agree to an embargo on Russian oil imports. On Monday and Tuesday, the EU will gather to consider the sixth package of sanctions against […]
In May, Global stock markets swing positive due to Fed bets
In May, Global stock markets swing positive due to Fed bets On forecasts of a likely pause in US monetary tightening and after an easing of COVID restrictions in China, world stock markets climbed on Monday and the dollar was held near five-week lows. Following signals of peaking American inflation on Friday, confidence in a […]
Dollar falls, Gold prices rise in range-bound trade
Dollar falls, Gold prices rise in range-bound trade Gold prices rose in turbulent trading on Monday, bolstered by a weaker dollar, which boosted greenback-priced metal, though gains were limited as some investors shifted to riskier Asian assets. As of 0152 GMT, spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $1,856.86 per ounce. Gold futures in the […]
US stock market halted its losing trend & inflation to moderate
US stock market halted its losing trend & inflation to moderate The NASDAQ, which gained 3.3 percent, led all three US benchmarks to a positive finish on Friday, bringing the stock market’s seven-week losing streak to an end. The S&P 500 gained 2.5 percent, while the Dow Jones gained 1.8 percent, with 29 of the […]
Gold prices are declining as the Fed maintains its aggressive policy stance
Gold prices are declining as the Fed maintains its aggressive policy stance On Thursday, gold prices fell, with some investors profiting after minutes from a US Federal Reserve policy meeting revealed that the central bank was likely to maintain its interest-rate hikes. The price of spot gold fell 0.1 percent to $1,851.57 per ounce. Gold […]