There are increased fuel demand worries as China battles a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections. US crude inventories rose significantly last week as domestic production increased. Markets are anxiously awaiting US inflation data. On Thursday, Crude oil (CL) futures prices declined for a fourth day due to worries that new COVID restrictions in China, the Read More…
There is renewed optimism about China easing COVID-19 restrictions. Markets are hoping the recent signs of a slowing US economy will allow the Fed to ease monetary policy. Investors are closely watching the US midterm elections with republican senators in the lead. US Equity Index futures prices, including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, rose as Read More…
Republicans have a roughly 70% chance of ousting Democrats from their majorities in the US House and Senate. Headline US inflation is estimated to have fallen in October to 8.0%. There is a likelihood of a US legislative impasse following Tuesday’s elections. With one cautious eye on a crucial inflation update later in the week, Read More…
The US dollar declined after the October jobs report showed signs of “softening.” The unemployment rate in the US rose to 3.7% in October. Canadian jobs figures came better than expected, creating further room for the bulls. The Canadian Dollar (6C) futures prices are climbing higher as the CAD strengthens against the US dollar. The Read More…
The rising US Dollar puts pressure on gold prices after Powell’s hawkish comments. The US labor market is still showing strength despite rising interest rates. The ISM non-manufacturing PMI dropped to 54.4 in October, the lowest level since May 2020. Following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Gold (GC) futures prices hit a Read More…
Oil prices held steady after the Fed’s rate hike as other risk assets fell. A decrease in U.S. oil inventories pointed to a rise in demand. OPEC production went down in October, raising global supply concerns. Crude Oil (CL) futures prices increased on Wednesday despite declines in other risk assets after the Federal Reserve’s fourth Read More…
The US labor market remains tight, with job vacancies rising more than expected. A tight labor market means still-high inflation dashing hopes for a Fed pivot. US industrial activity grew at its slowest pace in over 2-1/2 years in October. The prices of major equity futures indexes, including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, fell as Read More…
Investors anticipate slow-paced global rate hikes. US businesses reported poor quarterly earnings last week. Markets are holding their breath ahead of Jerome Powell’s press conference. Major equity index futures prices, including the E-mini S&P 500 (ES), continue climbing amid a broader market rebound. The Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting could reveal how long it will stick Read More…
Economists expect the RBA to raise rates by 25bps on Tuesday. The unexpected rise in Australia’s inflation could see the RBA reconsider its smaller hikes. The RBA might be forced to raise rates by 50bps to try and keep up with the aggressive Fed. Australian dollar (6A) futures prices have been falling ahead of Tuesday’s Read More…
The US dollar reverses losses, making gold more expensive for overseas buyers. The US economy makes an unexpected recovery in Q3. US consumer spending fell to 1.4%, indicating reduced demand. Gold (GC) futures prices declined in choppy trading as a gain in the dollar offset support for the precious metal. Gold had been rising on Read More…
