Markets are shifting their focus to a series of labor-market readings this week, including Friday’s US jobs report, for further clues on when the Federal Reserve might deploy rate cuts. Early Wednesday, gold prices attempted a tepid rebound toward $2,340, having tested a three-week low of $2,315 a day earlier. Investors are now closely watching […]

Investors are navigating concerns about the US economy’s health while growing increasingly optimistic about early Federal Reserve policy easing. The dollar stabilized after weakening against most major and Asian currencies. Market participants are likely awaiting more US data, especially Friday’s critical jobs report, to gain clearer insights into the trajectory of the world’s largest economy and

Traders are on alert for pivotal inflation data from both the region and the US, set for release later on Friday. The dollar and US Treasuries have steadied ahead of the Federal Reserve’s preferred price gauge, following a report indicating softer US economic growth, with spending and inflation both revised downward. Markets expect the core Personal

Gold prices fell for the first time this week, pressured by growing market skepticism that the Federal Reserve will implement more than one interest rate cut in 2024. Current market sentiment suggests a 53% chance the Fed will hold rates steady in September, with a 60% probability of a rate cut in November. Recent hawkish remarks from

Investors are recalibrating their expectations for US rate cuts in response to rising Treasury yields and hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve official. Resilient consumer confidence data and higher rates in the US have heightened the risk of prolonged elevated rates. Remarks from Fed’s Neel Kashkari highlighted the central bank’s restrictive policy stance, with the possibility

The US dollar could face downward pressure later this week if the US core PCE deflator moderates, China’s PMIs show improvement, or euro-zone inflation re-accelerates due to statistical quirks. Traders are gearing up for a week packed with inflation data from Australia, Japan, the eurozone, and the US. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the core Personal Consumption

Gold prices have retreated further from the all-time high of $2,450 set on Monday, amid a rebound in the US Dollar and rising US Treasury bond yields as risk sentiment sours. Despite the pullback, downside for gold appears limited as attention turns to upcoming Federal Reserve (Fed) speeches for policy cues. The week began with a

The prices of copper and gold surged to record highs, driven by growing optimism over potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This sentiment has been shaping trading across financial markets, with traders refining their bets on the Fed’s anticipated pivot toward easing monetary policy. Gold soared to an all-time high on Monday, buoyed by hopes of

Investors hoping for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts are instead hearing a growing chorus of voices urging patience. Several Fed officials, including Loretta Mester, John Williams, and Thomas Barkin, have emphasized the need to keep borrowing costs elevated for a longer period, as they wait for clearer signs that inflation is easing. They caution that it

Investors are bracing for a pivotal week in the financial markets, with U.S. producer prices set for release on Tuesday, a key indicator of inflationary pressures. Adding to the anticipation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak, offering potential insights into the Fed’s policy stance. The spotlight will then shift to the consumer price index