Commodity currencies are trading as the weaker ones for today so far, as risk markets turn softer. Major European indexes are in slight red,. while US futures point to lower open. Yen is currently the stronger ones, followed by Swiss Franc and then Dollar. But overall, major pairs and crosses are still generally stuck in
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NEW DELHI: Gold import, which has a bearing on the country’s current account deficit (CAD), zoomed to USD 6.3 billion for the month of April due to a surge in domestic demand, according to the Commerce Ministry data. Silver imports during the month, however, dipped by 88.53 per cent to about USD 11.9 million. Gold
Can’t keep the loonie down USD/CAD is near the best levels of the day, down 67 pips to 1.2094. Today’s drop completely erases the gain yesterday. What’s interesting is that oil’s rebound today only covers about two-thirds of yesterday’s loss. Copper (which has a tight correlation with CAD lately) has also barely budged and lumber
By Michael Bellusci It’s going to take more than a pesky pipeline shutdown to knock energy stocks off their pedestal as this year’s best performing group in the S&P 500. Indeed, while the market focuses on popular meme stocks, alternative energy plays, tech and Tesla, the best place to make money in 2021 has been
Extremely higher volatility was seen in the markets overnight, with the steep decline in stocks and rally in yields. Bitcoin also had a free fall. Negative sentiments continue in Asia with major indexes trading in deep red. In the currency markets, Australia and New Zealand Dollars are under most selling pressure, followed by Yen. Dollar
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LONDON: Copper prices on Friday were on course for their first weekly decline since the start of April as rising inflation fears and a dip in demand from China dragged prices down. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was 0.9% lower at $10,245.50 a tonne at 1624 GMT, having scaled a record high
The forex markets are steady in Asian session today as sentiment stabilized, following strong rebound in US stocks overnight. Dollar is currently the second strongest for the week, just next to Sterling. But no key level was taken out with the rebound in the last few days. The greenback would need to look into retail
White House economic advisor Rouse speaking. Meanwhile White House economic advisor Rouse is also speaking and says: At moment, people view current spike in inflation as a transitory phenomenon Inflation expectations are the purview of the Federal Reserve We’ve a long way to go on economic recovery. Trade team is looking at tariffs as factor in inflation deficit finance expenditures
(This story originally appeared in on May 15, 2021) Chennai: Gold buying on Akshaya Tritiya did not halt completely but took on the digital form as jewellers across major markets were shut due to Covid-induced lockdowns. Considered an auspicious occasion to buy gold, this year too, like 2020, Akshaya Tritiya was celebrated under the shadow
Market debates heated up last week with the influx of some US economic data. On the other hand, the concerns on overheating inflation was legitimate given the much stronger than expected headline and core CPI reading from the US. On the other hand, poor retail sales, and prior week’s non-farm payroll data, gave a nod
Forex news for North American trading on May 14, 2021 The week is ending with the USD as the weakest of the major currencies today. The NZD was the strongest. The fall in the USD was helped by a disappointing retail sales number for April. The expectations were for a rise of 1.0% for the headline
Gold extended gains on Friday, as the dollar and US Treasury yields pulled back after US retail sales unexpectedly stalled in April. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $1,837.25 per ounce by 1503 GMT, heading for second week of gains. US gold futures climbed 0.7% to $1,836.10. “After a long period of (data) beating expectations, it’s
Dollar is under selling pressure against after rather poor retail sales data. US futures also pare back some earlier gains and look vulnerable. Yen is currently following the greenback as the second weakest, while commodity currencies are the strongest, together with Euro. The question now is, whether Dollar’s decline could gather enough momentum for new
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NEW DELHI: Aluminium prices on Friday fell by Rs 2.05 to Rs 193.85 per kg in the futures market as participants trimmed their positions on a low trend in the spot market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in May declined by Rs 2.05, or 1.05 per cent, to Rs 193.85 per kg
Year-to-date, Canadian dollar is the best performing currency against US dollar. Indeed, most of the gains has been accumulated after the April BOC meeting, at which policymakers announced QE tapering and hinted about rate hike in as soon as next year. Despite recent disappointment in macroeconomic data, we expect yield differential and crude oil price