Stocks drop as Wall Street prepares for inflation data
Stocks drop as Wall Street prepares for inflation data Stocks in the United States fell sharply on Thursday, as Wall Street fretted about critical inflation data due out on Friday. The S&P 500 was down 2.4 percent, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.9 percent, or 640 points. The NASDAQ Composite Index dropped […]
XAU/USD closes in to the golden ratio of 61.8 percent
XAU/USD closes into the golden ratio of 61.8 percent In Asia, the price is attempting to break below the 50% mean reversion line, exposing the 61.8 percent Fibo target of $1,850 once more. Following a move into the 50 percent mean reversion level of the hourly bullish impulse highlighted in earlier trading, the gold price […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Global oil prices have risen again as EU negotiates with Hungary
Global oil prices have risen again as EU negotiates with Hungary Oil prices increased on Thursday, extending a cautious advance this week on signals of constrained supply, as the European Union (EU) negotiates with Hungary over plans to prohibit imports from Russia, the world’s second-largest crude supplier, following its invasion of Ukraine. At 0142 GMT, […]
Stocks in the United States finish with a mixed performance
Stocks in the United States finish with a mixed performance On Friday, May 20, 2022, the US stock market ended the day on a mixed note, with a lack of important US economic data putting some investors on the sidelines and concerns about the potential economic consequences from the Federal Reserve’s efforts to suppress […]
In the idle markets, XAU/USD remains protective at $1,800
In the idle markets, XAU/USD remains protective at $1,800 As global markets battle for clear directions to extend the previous optimism, gold (XAU/USD) prices drop from intraday highs, being range-bound near $1,813-18. During a sluggish Asian session on Wednesday, the precious metal maintained its previous day’s fall from the 200-DMA. The current Fed speak is […]
Stocks end the day higher as indexes recover from their recent sell-off
Stocks end the day higher as indexes recover from their recent sell-off Stocks in the United States rose on Tuesday, helped by a rise in technology companies, as all three indexes recovered after heavy selling last week sparked by concerns about persistently rising prices and the possibility of an economic downturn. Investors mostly ignored Federal […]
Oil prices starting to fall as EU tries for Russia import ban
Oil prices starting to fall as EU tries for Russia import ban Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Tuesday as the European Union’s efforts to establish a ban on Russian oil imports, which would reduce global supply, were met with opposition from Hungary. At 0004 GMT, Brent crude prices were down 35 cents, […]
Gold is rising from three-month lows as bond rates in the United States fall
Gold is rising from three-month lows as bond rates in the United States fall Lower U.S. Treasury rates maintained demand for zero-yield metal afloat above the important psychological support level of roughly $1,800 per ounce on Monday, lifting gold from a more than three-month low reached the previous session. As of 0227 GMT, spot gold […]