Gold futures have paused a two-day rally ahead of the nonfarm payroll data from the US. Elon Musk’s plan to lay off workers could point to a poor job market. The boost in oil production announced by OPEC may not be enough to satisfy global supply needs. Gold futures (GC) are trading lower on Friday Read More…
E-mini S&P 500 futures saw a 2% gain on Wednesday. The gain is attributed to the rise in share prices of tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. Retail companies continue to struggle amid inflation concerns. There is a 2% rise in the E-min S&P 500 futures (ES), and over 90% of the companies in the Read More…
Crude oil futures soar above $115.00 as supply shortage remains a key concern. Litasco becomes the main trader for Eastern Europe. OPEC production is still well below the level of last April. On Tuesday, crude oil futures (CL) had significant gains, soaring to fresh weekly highs above $115.00. The commodity benefits from the recent supply Read More…
The British pound fell for the third consecutive day on Monday due to a combination of factors. The dovish forecast by the Bank of England continued to pressure the pound downward. The Fed’s aggressive remarks about raising rates and the lack of risks boosted the safe-haven dollar. Although a significant recovery is unlikely, oversold conditions Read More…
As markets digest the Fed’s policy statement on Wednesday, gold futures prices have recently risen above $1,900. Analysts said that Powell ruled out a 75 basis point rate hike in the coming months, eliminating some downside risk for gold. Now, the focus will be on the NFP report on Friday. As bulls continued to control Read More…
The ES fell around 0.6% in premarket as Fed’s rate hike impact weighed on the index. Fed’s Powell announced that he would not consider a 75-bps rate hike in the next meeting. Covid-19 restrictions in China keep global stocks under pressure. The E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures fell 0.6% in premarket trading. On Wednesday, the Read More…
