There are predictions that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates more slowly. Consumer prices in the United States declined in December. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased by 1,000 last week. Gold prices were expected to increase for a fourth straight week, helped by a weaker dollar and predictions that the US Read More…
China’s oil demand forecast has brightened. There are worries about the impact of sanctions on Russian crude production. Crude stockpiles increased by 19.0 million barrels last week. Although increases were modest ahead of incoming inflation data from the United States, oil prices increased on Thursday, adding to gains from the previous session as China’s demand Read More…
Fed Chair Jerome Powell avoided discussing rate policy in his speech. Powell emphasized that the Fed’s independence was crucial to fight inflation. US inflation for December is expected to be 6.5%, down from 7.1% in November. Equities climbed on Wednesday while the dollar held steady as investors awaited US inflation figures for clues on the Read More…
Investors remain cautious ahead of important inflation data. Tokyo’s core consumer prices increased faster than anticipated (by 4.0%) in December. Investors are anticipating remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Equities futures prices declined on Tuesday following hawkish remarks by two US Federal Reserve officials. Investors were also wary ahead of important inflation data. “Equity market Read More…
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…
