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XAU/USD is in a bullish zone near the key $1,850 level

XAU/USD is in a bullish zone near the key $1,850 level Gold (XAU/USD) remains in bullish territory near the psychological $1,850 level as the market awaits key Federal Reserve results during today’s midday New York session. On the other hand, the US dollar is under pressure to test the resilience of the 96 figure in […]

The crypto gold standard statement is fading fast

The crypto gold standard statement is fading fast The volatility of US-focused financial markets has made at least one point clear: bitcoin is not a “digital gold” or a “store of value,” just two major assertions being made. out about cryptocurrency when its price is rising. At $37,000, late Tuesday afternoon, bitcoin is down 22% […]

NZD/USD hit by a toxic cocktail with risk themes

NZD/USD hit by a toxic cocktail with risk themes Down around 0.15%, NZD/USD is currently trading near 0.6690 and is moving between a low of 0.6670 and a high of 0.6709. Escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine became the driving force as investors pounced on the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, As a result, the S&P […]

USD/JPY renews weekly lows below 114.00 as profits drop, BOJ Minute

USD/JPY renews weekly lows below 114.00 as profits drop, BOJ Minute USD/JPY remains down for the third day in a row, down 0.30% on the day around 113.85 when Tokyo opens on Friday. The yen pair depicts market risk aversion while tracking falling Treasury yields and equities. Concerns about a hawkish appearance by the US […]

US housing starts to increase unexpectedly in Multi-family apartment buildings

US housing starts to increase unexpectedly in Multi-family apartment buildings Construction of new homes in the United States unexpectedly picked up in December at the fastest pace in nine months, led by apartment projects and showing that builders were looking to remedy the situation Shortage of materials and labor. According to government data released on […]

XAU/USD stands at a two-month high of $1,845 despite more steady yields

XAU/USD stands at a two-month high of $1,845 despite more steady yields Gold prices maintain previous rally momentum as it sits near fresh two-month highs of $1,844 set in early Asia. The upside potential for the shiny metal remains intact although continued strength is seen around the on-curve US Treasury yields. Gold prices benefited from […]

Oil prices fell from 2014 peak, supply limited losses

Oil prices fell from 2014 peak, supply limited losses Oil prices corrected on Thursday after hitting their highest since 2014 in the previous session on strong demand and short-term supply disruptions, losses-limiting fundamentals, investors are locking in. word. Brent oil futures fell 72 cents, or 0.81%, to $87.72 a barrel, by 0152 GMT. The global […]

GBP/USD: UK policy is in the driver’s seat, BoE also center of attention

GBP/USD: UK policy is in the driver’s seat, BoE also center of attention GBP/USD has been fairly steady on the day so far in a quiet start to the week following a significant correction on Friday with demand for the US Dollar, which has been heavily bid at the start of the year. So far, […]

XAU/USD bulls point to further US dollar weakness

XAU/USD bulls point to further US dollar weakness Potential catalysts for the day ahead will come during the US session with New York Fed President John Williams and retail sales in the United States. The Fed will then enter a shutdown until its next interest rate decision later this month. This makes the US data […]

BOJ debates possible rate hike messages as inflation rises

BOJ debates possible rate hike messages as inflation rises Bank of Japan policymakers are debating how quickly they can telegraph a possible rate hike that could come before inflation hits the bank’s target of 2%, the source said. While an actual rate hike is unlikely to be imminent and the BOJ is expected to remain […]

EUR/USD swings between 1.1400 as ECB-Fed fight intensifies after US inflation

EUR/USD swings between 1.1400 as ECB-Fed fight intensifies after US inflation EUR/USD is balanced around the highest level since mid-November early Thursday morning in Europe. Major currency pairs made the biggest jump in 5 weeks the previous day as the US dollar fell to multi-day lows as inflation data matched expectations, causing market challenges causing […]

USA T-bond yields, S&P 500 Futures portray pre-Inflation anxiety

USA T-bond yields, S&P 500 Futures portray pre-Inflation anxiety Global markets began to slow on Wednesday as key US inflation cautious sentiment probed earlier optimism fueled by US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The risk appetite also defies concerns about the coronavirus with links to South Africa, specifically Omicron, as well as CPI/PPI data from […]

After US bank shares soar, options traders face earnings-based volatility

After US bank shares soar, options traders face earnings-based volatility Market pundits say bank stocks have rallied in recent weeks, but the resumption of hedging on exchange-traded funds in the financial sector could be a sign that investors are wary of volatility during earnings season. With major banks like JP Morgan (JPM.N), Wells Fargo and […]

AUD / USD approaches 0.7200 as risk sentiment joins Australian mixed data

AUD / USD approaches 0.7200 as risk sentiment joins Australian mixed data The AUD / USD hit a daily high near 0.7185 as mixed data at home added to the market’s cautious optimism to challenge immediate action early on Tuesday. 4,444 Australia’s retail sales exceeded expectations of 3.9%, 4.9% exceeded 7.3% MoM and the trade […]

Analyst says inflation increases problems in emerging markets like Kazakhstan

Analyst says inflation increases problems in emerging markets like Kazakhstan Rising food and fuel prices pose serious challenges for emerging countries, according to an economic risk analyst, who highlighted the mass protests taking place in Kazakhstan over fuel. Skyrocketed. “In particular, many countries are facing the challenge of increasing food and fuel prices as this […]