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Major central bank rundown Reserve Bank of Australia, Governor Phillip Lowe,0.10%,Meets 06 April Holding the line There were no surprises at the last RBA rate decision earlier this month. The Cash rate and the 3 year yield target were both was kept at 0.10%. The level of bond purchases was unchanged too and stays at
Indian oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday described his Saudi counterpart’s advice to reduce oil stores to tackle high crude prices as “undiplomatic”. “That was in a way (an) undiplomatic answer by some of our old friend. I politely disagree with that kind of approach. “Certainly India has its own strategy, when and how to
After staying cautious for most of the week, risk sentiments were turned on again towards the end, bringing DOW and S&P 500 to new record highs. Aussie, Kiwi and Sterling staged a strong come back while Yen and Swiss Franc were deeply sold off. Yet, Dollar ended as the best performer last week, followed by
Forex news for North American trading on March 26, 2021. A snapshot of markets near the close of the day/week shows: Spot gold is up $5.59 or 0.32% at $1732.52. For the week gold fell $12.73 or -0.73% Spot silver is down $0.02 or -0.09% at $25.04. For the week, silver fell $1.20 worth -4.6% WTI crude
NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 4% on Friday, rebounding on concerns it could take weeks to dislodge a giant container ship blocking the Suez Canal, which would squeeze supplies of crude and refined products. Prices, however, were still headed for a third consecutive weekly loss, with the outlook for demand dented by fresh
Overall risk sentiments continue to drive the forex markets. Yen, Swiss Franc and Dollar softer following rebound in US and Asian stocks. On the other hand, Australian Dollar is leading commodity currencies and Sterling higher. Still, for the weak, Dollar and Yen remain the biggest gainers while Aussie and Kiwi are the weakest. But the
Trajectory is going the wrong way As the US looks to open up into the spring and summer, the CDC is reporting a 7% increase in the 7-day average of Covid cases. The average number of cases is up to 57K. That is still well below the levels reached earlier this year, but with the
By Eddie SpenceThere’s one metal that’s leaving all commodities — and even Bitcoin — in the dust this year. The challenge for investors is buying it. Iridium, one of the rarest precious metals and mined as a byproduct of platinum and palladium, has surged 131% since the start of January, far beating Bitcoin’s 85% gain.
Yen is sold off broadly today as risk appetite returns to the markets. European indices are all trading in black at the time of writing, while US futures also point to a rebound. Additionally, US 10-year yield is also trading higher. Swiss Franc, Dollar and Euro are trading as the weaker ones. Commodity currencies and
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Gold prices were on course for a first weekly decline in three as elevated Treasury yields and a firm U.S. dollar dented safe-haven bullion’s appeal even as the metal steadied on the day. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold was flat at $1,726.96 per ounce by 0126 GMT on Friday. U.S. gold futures were steady at $1,725.50 per
The SNB left all its monetary policy measures unchanged. It kept the policy rate and interest on sight deposits at −0.75% and pledged to continue intervening the FX market if necessary. While leaving the growth outlook intact, the central bank upgraded slightly the inflation forecasts. In the accompanying statement, the SNB described the Swiss franc
Tone improves slightly after initial jobless claims Each week, the initial jobless claims report is a reminder of the K-shaped recovery. Millions of people have huge pent up savings that they’re waiting to unleash while millions of others are getting by on government assistance. The drop in claims this week to 684K from 781K is
NEW DELHI: Gold gained Rs 44 to Rs 44,347 per 10 gram in the national capital on Thursday, supported by weaker rupee and overnight gain in global precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities. It had closed at Rs 44,303 per 10 gram in the previous trade. Silver, however, dipped Rs 637 to Rs 64,110
Sterling trades mildly higher in rather quiet market today while Euro and Yen turn softer. Dollar is attempting to extend this week’s rally after better than expected jobless claim data. But no follow through buying is seen in the greenback yet. Swiss Franc’s selloff slowed mildly after SNB upgraded inflation forecasts. But then recovery is
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A 3 percent drop in gold prices beginning March has spurred demand for the yellow metal in the physical and paper form. Wealth managers said that clients looking at gold as a long-term investment with regular interest earning are buying sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) from the secondary market at the current rate, which is below