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Gold struggles ahead of NFP data release
Market participants are awaiting the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which will influence the Fed's interest rate decisions and impact both the US Dollar and gold prices
6 Dec 2024, 06:55
Eurozone inflation rises; Tokyo CPI boosts BoJ rate speculation
Eurozone inflation ticks up to 2.3%, while Tokyo’s surging CPI strengthens expectations of a BoJ rate hike
29 Nov 2024, 12:18
Eurozone wage growth hits three-decade high, complicating ECB’s policy path
Eurozone wage growth surged to a 31-year high, UK inflation exceeded expectations, and China's central bank held rates steady amid ongoing economic challenges
20 Nov 2024, 12:50
Gold and safe-haven assets surge
European stocks fell and the euro weakened amid escalating Ukraine-Russia tensions, while gold surged as investors sought safe-haven assets
19 Nov 2024, 14:19
Political shift lifts USD/JPY as Japan's ruling party loses ground
Mixed start with strong USD driven by rising yields and Fed rate cut expectations
28 Oct 2024, 05:55
Gold extends record-breaking rally, China lowers rates
The People's Bank of China slashed key lending rates, with the 1-year LPR at 3.1% and the 5-year LPR at 3.6%. Meanwhile, gold prices continued their record-breaking rally, driven by rising geopolitical tensions
21 Oct 2024, 13:42
Markets await PPI to confirm inflation trend
Today’s PPI report and consumer sentiment could influence upcoming decisions on rate cuts.
11 Oct 2024, 08:08
Global services PMI data lead today's calendar
Key reports on the radar include services PMI data from major global economies, US jobless claims, the ISM PMI, and Durable Goods Orders
3 Oct 2024, 06:49
Gold eases after record high; silver holds steady
The U.S. dollar’s slight rise softened gold prices, but Fed easing could limit the impact
25 Sep 2024, 06:41
RBA set to hold, while SNB may consider bold rate move
RBA is expected to hold rates steady and the SNB faces pressure to weaken the Swiss franc with a potential aggressive rate reduction.
23 Sep 2024, 12:39