Domestic gold prices registered mild gains on Thursday as a weakening dollar overseas made the yellow metal more attractive for holders of other currencies. MCX gold futures (delivery on June 4) traded 0.18 per cent higher at Rs 47,086 per 10 grams at the last count, having risen to as high as Rs 47,263 during
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Swiss Franc and Euro jump in overall mixed markets. There were little reaction to better than expected job data from the US. BoE’s slowing of asset purchases, and surprising voting prompted brief rally in the Pound, but there is no follow through momentum. Australian Dollar quickly pared back the losses on increasing tension with China.
US initial jobless claims and continuing claims for the current week initial jobless claims 498K versus 538K estimate. Prior week was revised higher by 37K to 590K from 553K and this reported four-week moving average of initial jobs claims 560K versus 621K last week. This was the lowest since March 14, 2020 continuing claims 3690k vs 3620K estimate. Prior week was revised down
The global rally in commodities has seen some like copper and iron ore probe record highs, but when it comes to the companies producing natural resources the gains in their share prices have been largely lagging and uneven. Benchmark London copper futures came within a whisker of their all-time high on Wednesday, reaching $10,040 a
At today’s meeting, the BOE voted unanimously to leave the Bank rate unchanged at a record low of 0.1%. Meanwhile, the central bank voted 8-1 to keep the asset purchase program at 895B pound, of which 875B pound is government bonds. Policymakers also announced to slow the pace of asset purchases so that the program
Goldman Sachs with a longer outlook on the AUD (12 months),m this via eFX For bank trade ideas, check out eFX Plus. “In addition to potentially lower front-end pricing, weaker iron ore prices may weigh on AUD/USD. Despite their recent surge, our commodity strategists expect that iron prices will fall over the next 12” “Despite generally
By Anthony Di Paola and Alfred Cang Saudi Arabia lowered prices for oil shipments to customers in its main market of Asia as a surge in coronavirus cases crimps energy demand in India, the world’s third-largest crude importer. The kingdom’s state energy firm, Saudi Aramco, reduced pricing for June shipments to the continent by between
Trading continues to be relatively subdued in the forex markets. US Treasury Janet Yellen’s comments prompted selloff in stocks overnight. But reactions in currencies were just mild, with most pairs and crosses range bound. Strong job data from New Zealand is giving the Kiwi a lift, while Aussie is supported by strong construction data. Yen
April ISM service sector data Prior was 63.7 New orders 63.7 vs 67.2 prior Prices paid 76.8 vs 74.0 prior (highest since at least 2008) Employment 58.8 vs 57.2 prior Full report The market would have been leaning towards a higher number after the surprise jump in the Markit survey but instead orders are a
Domestic gold prices held steady near Rs 46,900 per 10 grams on Wednesday as a rising dollar made the yellow metal less appealing for holders of other currencies. MCX gold futures for June 4 delivery traded nearly unchanged at Rs 46,879 per 10 grams at the last count, down by Rs 8 on the day,
Commodity currencies continue to trade as the stronger ones entering into US session. In particular, Canadian is helped by extended rally in oil prices. New Zealand Dollar continues to receive support from better than expected job data. Overall sentiments are positive with European stocks staging a rebound, while US futures point to recovery. Euro is
By Gerson Freitas Jr. and Joe DeauxCommodities jumped to their highest in almost a decade as a rebound in the world’s largest economies stokes demand for metals, food and energy, while poor weather harms crops and transportation bottlenecks curb supplies. The Bloomberg Commodity Spot Index, which tracks prices for 23 raw materials, rose 0.8% Tuesday
Dollar and Yen rebound notably today as consolidative trading continues, with help from mixed sentiments. European indices are mixed while US futures point to lower open. Major global trading yields are trading lower, with US 10-year yield below 1.6 handle. New Zealand Dollar is leading Australian Dollar lower, followed by Sterling. Technically, we’d maintain the
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Gold prices jumped more than 1% on Monday, with the rally spilling over into other precious metals as well, driven by a retreat in the and US Treasury yields. Spot gold was up 1.4% at $1,792.41 per ounce by 12:13 p.m. EDT (1613 GMT), after hitting its highest since April 22 at $1,797.75. US gold
Markets seem to be back in mild risk on mode in Europe, shrugging off the selloff in Asia. US futures also point to higher open, as the record run could resume this week. The currency markets are relatively mixed. Yen is stabilizing into US session after earlier selloff. Dollar is also weakening mildly for the