Equities ended Tuesday mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rising due to a rally in Nvidia shares and the Dow falling due to higher Treasury yields. The rally in Treasury yields came amid a weak auction and upbeat US data. Nvidia shares rose 7%, leading to a rally in other chip stocks. This had Read More…
Gold prices rose by 1% on Monday after reaching a two-week low in the previous session. The rally came amid a pullback in the dollar and Treasury yields as investors geared up for more clues about Federal Reserve rate cuts. However, the general trend remained down, with prices well below recent highs due to a Read More…
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1. Gold Price Over Time This chart shows the historical trend of gold prices from 2000 to 2023. Over this period, the price of gold has seen a significant rally, with a notable rise around 2010, peaking at over $1,800 per ounce in 2011. This increase was driven by economic uncertainty and financial crises. After Read More…
Currency futures rose on Friday as the dollar pulled back from its recent highs amid profit-taking. However, the outlook for the greenback remains bullish, given the better-than-expected economic reports from the US. US data in the last week has shown that the economy remains resilient despite high interest rates. Consequently, traders have dialed down expectations Read More…
Interest futures ended lower on Thursday as Treasury yields soared after positive US data. The rally in yields came as market participants lowered bets on Fed rate cuts. PMI data and weekly jobless claims pointed to a still robust economy, raising fears that the Fed might further delay rate cuts. US business activity (Source: S&P Read More…
