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Japan media reports that Tokyo is considering tightening up COVID restricitons Goldman Sachs’ 3 reasons warn of a more severe recession in the U.S., U.K., and Canada BOJ said to be fully committed to its easing policy. … D’uh Shanghai reports a big jump in new COVID cases Australian trade balance for May AUD +15,965m

Gold prices edged up on Thursday, from their multi-month lows hit in the previous session. However, the relief might be temporary, experts warned. An elevated dollar pressurised the safe bullion. Gold futures on were trading higher, gaining 0.29 per cent or Rs 148 at Rs 50,648 per 10 grams. Similarly, silver futures traded were up

Recession fear is currently the main theme in the markets, with Euro and Sterling hardest hit in the currency markets. Canadian Dollar is somewhat a distant third weakest, as dragged down by oil prices. Nevertheless, Aussie and Kiwi are relatively resilient. Yen and Dollar are at par in strength for now. But they could soon

A Sun reporter says the 1922 Executive Committee have changed the rules around party leadership, presumably to allow MPs to vote to remove Boris Johnson. Here’s more of the latest state of play from Chris Mason at the BBC: A group of cabinet ministers are about to tell the Prime Minister to resign, including the

London-World oil prices spiralled lower Wednesday on fears that a potential recession will slash demand, with Brent crude sinking under $100 per barrel for the first time since April 25th as recession fears fueled a broader selloff. Europe’s benchmark crude contract, Brent North Sea, dropped 3.3 percent to $99.39 per barrel in mid-afternoon deals, while

Selloff in Euro continues today, as it’s marching towards parity against the greenback. Some noted that it’s a perfect storm for the common currency, with stagflation risks, gas crisis, a prolonged war and fragmentation. Sterling is not too far behind with political uncertainties over Prime Minister Boris Johnson again, while Swiss Franc is also weak.

Gold prices gained on Wednesday, following a selloff in the previous session that pushed bullion to a seven-month low, after the dollar halted its rally. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold rose 0.4% to $1,770.71 per ounce, as of 0059 GMT. U.S. gold futures firmed 0.3% to $1,768.80. * Gold lost more than 2% on Tuesday, as

Aussie is trading in tight range after RBA delivered the 50bps rate hike as expected, and maintained tightening bias. Euro is currently the stronger one for the day, followed by Sterling. On the other hand, Yen is under some selling pressure together with Dollar. The development suggests that risk markets might be ready for a

Brent oil slipped on Tuesday as concerns of a possible global recession curtailing demand outweighed supply disruption fears, highlighted by an expected production cut in Norway. Brent crude was $1.33, or 1.2%, lower at $112.17 a barrel by 1231 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 30 cents, or 0.3%, to $108.73 a

Euro drops sharply and broadly today on renewed concerns over recession on gas crisis. The common currency is also taking other European majors lower. Dollar and Yen are currently the strongest ones on risk aversion. Commodity currencies are also weak, with Aussie shrugging of RBA rate hike. Nevertheless, Canadian Dollar is relatively resilient Technically, EUR/USD’s

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Brent crude futures extended gains on Tuesday as a strike in Norway is expected to disrupt oil and gas output, fanning tight supply worries. Brent crude futures rose 82 cents, or 0.7%, to $114.32 a barrel by 0105 GMT after a 2.4% gain on Monday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $2.58, or 2.4%, to

It’s a rather slow start to the week, with major pairs and crosses stuck inside Friday’s range. Trading could remain subdued for the day with the US on holiday. But there are lots of events to look forward to, starting from RBA’s rate hike tomorrow. Minutes of Fed and ECB meeting might not reveal anything

Prior was 56.8 Sentiment hit at 17-month low though still positive New orders at 23-month lows Production volumes grew in June for the 24th consecutive month Further acceleration in backlogs Input prices accelerated in June Full report (pdf) Everyone expects a slowdown in factory activity after the pandemic boom, but where it settles out is

New Delhi: Gold in the national capital on Monday rose by Rs 241 to Rs 52,048 per 10 grams amid firm global trends, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the yellow metal settled at Rs 51,807 per 10 grams. Silver also gained Rs 254 to Rs 58,139 per kg from Rs 57,885 per

Australian Dollar recovers broadly today, following recovery in European markets. Meanwhile, traders are also preparing for tomorrow’s RBA rate hike. New Zealand Dollar is also mildly firmer. On other hand, Yen is turning softer with Swiss Franc and Dollar. Euro and Sterling are mixed for now. Overall, trading is subdued with US on holiday. Technically,

Gold prices edged lower on Monday, as an elevated U.S. dollar hurt demand for greenback-priced bullion and also outweighed support from weakening Treasury yields. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,807.19 per ounce, as of 0101 GMT, after hitting a five-month low of $1,783.50 on Friday. U.S. gold futures fell 0.5% to $1,809.50.

These forecasts are from Wells Fargo analysts. In the pic below I have stuck a box around the majors.  AUD  looks very sad …. The report is long one. Its from last last week so this is a bit of a catch-up. In, very, brief: Given our view for more Fed tightening than financial markets