Yen and Swiss Franc are currently the strongest ones for the week and remain generally firm. Falling global benchmark treasury yields seem to be supporting both “safe-haven” currencies. Germany 10-year bund yield is back below -0.22, UK 10-year gilt yield is below 0.95 while Japan 10-year JGB yield is back at 0.07. Aussie is worst
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Forex news for Asia trading on Friday 5 November 2021 It was a session of limited major FX rate movement awaiting the US nonfarm payroll report, but some property sector concerns accelerated in China. More to come on this. The Reserve Bank of Australia published its Statement on Monetary Policy (SoMP). This is a four
Gold prices have witnessed negative returns in India till now in 2021, losing 5% when compared with the broad rallies of 2019 and 2020, which saw 13% and 26% returns, respectively. Gold prices started the year on a negative note as the reopening of global economic activities and large-scale vaccination improved investment sentiment in riskier
We were surprised that the Committee voted with overwhelming majority to leave the Bank rate at 0.1%. Despite Governor Andrew Bailey’s hawkish comments ahead of the meeting, the was one of those who voted to leave the policy rate unchanged. The BOE also decided to leave the QE program at 875B pound. On the economic
Full text of the statement The 22nd OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting, held via videoconference, concluded on Thursday November 4 2021. The meeting reaffirmed the continued commitment of the Participating Countries in the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) to ensure a stable and a balanced oil market, the efficient and secure supply to consumers and to
Softening gold prices and pent-up demand have driven festive gold and jewellery sales with early numbers indicating strong sales on Dhanteras on Tuesday. Leading trade body, the India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA), said this year’s Dhanteras sales are expected to return to pre-Covid levels and surpass those of last year by 15-20%. “Reports trickling
US stocks surged to new records overnight despite Fed’s tapering announcement. Positive sentiments also continued in general in Asia. Dollar remains mixed for now and traders are probably awaiting tomorrow’s non-farm payroll report before taking a commitment. Focus will now turn to BoE rate decision, as Sterling is trading with an undertone. Technically, The general
Kaisa shares and dollar bonds tumble amid fears of a liquidity crunch After the firmed stated that its October sales plunged by over 30% compared to a year ago yesterday, its shares are dropping by more than 12% on the day with the low earlier being an all-time low (drop of more than 14%).Invest in
NEW DELHI: Gold and silver prices declined on Wednesday following the trend in the international markets and ahead of the crucial US Federal Reserve policy meeting outcome. The Fed is expected to announce its stimulus tapering timeline at 1400 GMT on Wednesday. It is likely to begin paring its monthly asset purchases by $15 billion
The report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that total crude oil and petroleum products (ex. SPR) stocks added +0.63 mmb to 1233.92 mmb in the week ended October 29. Crude oil inventory rose +3.29 mmb to 434.1 mmb, compared with consensus of a +2.23 mmb increase. Inventory increased in 4 out of
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New Delhi: Gold price in the national capital on Wednesday tumbled by Rs 375 to Rs 46,411 per 10 grams amid a decline in the international prices of precious metals as well as rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 46,786 per 10 gram. Silver
Overall markets are quite mixed for now. While US indexes surged to new record highs overnight, positive sentiment was not carried forward to Asia. Major pairs and crosses are also stuck in range. It seems that traders and investors have turned into cautious mode, awaiting Fed’s tapering decision. For now, Euro and Swiss Franc are
The FOMC meeting is the key focus in the day ahead As such, one can expect quieter tones to prevail in the run up to that and in the European morning session ahead. As for what to expect from the Fed, I outlined some thoughts earlier in the week as per below: I believe this
Gold prices inched lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the result of a U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting to assess how the central bank plans to combat rising inflation and ease worries about economic recovery. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold fell 0.2% to $1,784.04 per ounce by 0138 GMT. U.S. gold futures dropped 0.2% to $1,785.30.
Yen extended rebound in European session following the sharp fall in benchmark Germany yield. But struggling to extend gain as markets enter into US session. Overall markets are mixed as investors are probably turning cautious ahead tomorrow’s FOMC policy decision. As for today, Aussie remains the worst performing one after post RBA selloff, followed by
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New Delhi: Gold in the national capital on Tuesday gained Rs 53 to Rs 46,844 per 10 grams reflecting overnight rebound in international precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 46,791 per 10 grams. Silver also moved higher by Rs 45 to Rs 63,333