Gold prices fell slightly in Asian trade on Tuesday, but remained close to recent peaks as traders awaited key U.S. inflation data for more cues on the Federal Reserve’s plans to begin cutting interest rates. Spot gold came within spitting distance of a record high on Friday, but then pulled back as the dollar advanced…
A tighter outlook for the crude markets was presented by indicators of reduced stockpiles and disruptions in fuel supply, which caused oil prices to rise in Asian trade on Monday as prospects of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire lessened. Due to growing rumors of a Gaza ceasefire for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, crude prices dropped…
As the U.S. dollar gained strength due to hopes that the Federal Reserve will maintain high borrowing costs and a robust U.S. economy, silver prices fell by 1.49% to settle at 71669. Silver received some assistance from China’s stimulus policies and a declining currency as a result of encouraging economic news from Europe. Now, everyone…
The dollar strengthened and expectations of a gentle landing for the sturdy U.S. economy dampened demand for gold as a safe haven yesterday, causing it to close down -0.07% at 59432. Initial claims increased only somewhat, as anticipated, but job losses were at their lowest level in almost a year and both labour prices and…
Due to a strong dollar and gloomy global market attitude, the rupee was trapped between 82.90 and 82.60 levels the previous week. The dollar strengthened as tensions over the debt ceiling negotiations increased and Fitch placed the nation’s credit rating under review for potential downgrading. Better-than-expected economic statistics from the US boosted the speculations that…
Amidst a recovery in the U.S. dollar and risk aversion in global markets, the rupee declined last week and reached a low of 82.32. While this was going on, a dramatic decline in the price of crude oil helped to limit declines in local currency. The dollar index recovered from its lows for the year…
As investors considered the likely course of interest rates, zinc yesterday decreased by -0.87% to 246.15. Although a cut is now mostly anticipated by year’s end, markets are still pricing in a 25 bps increase in the fed funds rate for next month. Williams, the president of the New York Fed, recently stated that the…
