Gold prices fell on Tuesday as yields gained amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Progress towards a deal has stalled, with Iran saying the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. As a result, oil prices rose, rekindling inflation worries and increasing chances of a Fed rate hike in September. Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Bullion has Read More…
US equities remain on a weaker footing after a strong rally pushed major indexes to record levels. The S&P 500 closed Monday at 7,745.06, down 0.5%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3% to 26,644.91. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell 0.5%. Despite the pullback, Wall Street remains close to historical highs. The recent rally Read More…
Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar extended declines from the previous week amid a drop in Fed rate hike expectations. Economic data released last week showed easing inflation and a slower economy. Meanwhile, market participants are watching rising tensions in the Middle East with no new deal in sight. Recent US data has Read More…
Interest futures soared on Thursday after US data revealed softer-than-expected wholesale inflation. The PPI report led to a decline in Fed rate hike expectations, sending yields lower. However, if there is no deal to end the war in Iran, oil prices will keep rising, pushing inflation higher. The bond market recovered this week as traders Read More…
Oil prices traded near weekly highs as traders worried about oil supply amid the Middle East crisis. Meanwhile, experts forecast a drop in global demand this year, which could further tighten the market. Brent futures (Source: ICE, Bloomberg) Oil prices were declining last week as traders hoped for a deal to reopen the Strait of Read More…
Gold closed its best week since January on Friday as Fed rate hike expectations eased. A resumption of talks in the Middle East and a downbeat nonfarm payrolls report lowered the likelihood of a rate hike in September. Market participants are now awaiting more policy cues from the US CPI report. Gold weekly performance (Source: Read More…
