Gold prices flat ahead of US inflation data
Gold prices were flat on Thursday, as investors awaited a key U.S. inflation reading that could provide further insights into the Federal Reserve’s policy path. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was …
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Dollar steady ahead of inflation data, yen wobbles
The dollar was stable on Wednesday on wagers the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates until later this year ahead of crucial inflation readings this week, while the yen …
gold prices: Gold rallies on rate cut expectations amid US economy slowdown
Spot gold rallied sharply on Friday as traders looked past hotter than expected US inflation data to focus on possible rate cuts as the US economy, going by recent key …
bond investors: Big Funds bet the ‘anything but bonds’ trade is poised to end
Big US bond investors have been aggressively shifting money into long-dated notes, betting that the unloved asset class will be one of the winners from eventual interest rate cuts. The …
5 world market themes for the week ahead
A U.S. Federal Reserve meeting and Apple and Amazon reporting results will keep investors’ focus in the days ahead on the global rates outlook and on tech earnings, while growth …
Fed pivot will dominate year of rate cuts in turn of global cycle
The coming 12 months are shaping up as the year of the interest-rate cut. After racing ahead with the most aggressive tightening campaign in decades during 2022 and 2023, central …
fed: Wall Street closes at fresh 2023 highs as inflation data, Fed eyed
U.S. stocks registered modest gains on Monday but managed to close at new highs for the year, ahead of major market catalysts this week that include inflation readings and the …
US stocks: Wall St Week Ahead-Year-end rally in US stocks faces twin tests as Fed, inflation data loom
The Federal Reserve’s last monetary policy meeting of 2023 and a U.S. inflation report in coming days should test a stock market rally that some view as stretched following weeks …
Asia stock markets: Asia stock markets weaken ahead of US inflation data
Asia stock markets were softer on Monday ahead of U.S inflation September data this week with investors seeking signals about the Federal Reserve’s next likely moves on interest rates. MSCI’s …