Data from the United States revealed an increase in the labor force and a slowing of wage growth. The probability of a half-point rise in the fed funds rate has gone down to around 25%. China’s reopening also helped improve risk sentiment. Currency futures rose on Monday due to growing expectations that the Federal Reserve Read More…
Higher-than-expected employment gains may put pressure on Gold. James Bullard suggested that 2023 might eventually usher in some inflation relief. The number of Americans submitting new claims for unemployment benefits decreased to a three-month low last week. Gold prices pulled back slightly on Friday but were on course for a third consecutive weekly rise. Investors Read More…
Oil prices fell yesterday on concerns over a probable global recession. US manufacturing continued to decline in December, affecting oil prices. In anticipation of weak local demand, the Chinese government boosted export quotas for refined oil products. After two days of severe losses in oil prices, investors came out to buy dips on Thursday amid Read More…
The FOMC minutes will determine the future course of interest rates. Markets are already pricing in rate reductions by the end of 2023. The Fed will start easing its monetary tightening path when the jobs market weakens. Major Equity futures prices crawled higher on Wednesday while the dollar fell. Investors are eagerly awaiting the Federal Read More…
Manufacturing activity in China decreased at the fastest rate in almost three years. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were up 0.1%, reflecting the cautious atmosphere on Wall Street. This week’s data on US payrolls is anticipated to show that the labor market is still tight. On Tuesday, equities rebounded from early losses as traders assessed Read More…
Gold prices remain sluggish above the $1,800 mark. China’s COVID spread lends support to the US dollar. Markets are eying China’s PMI data to be released on Friday. While Gold futures prices rose to an intraday high of $1,818, the market has been sluggish since early Friday. In addition to mixed headlines on recent key Read More…
