Most Asian currencies moved little on Friday as caution kicked in ahead of U.S. payrolls data that is likely to affect monetary policy, although dovish signals from the Federal Reserve pushed the dollar to a three-month low. Regional currencies were also set for strong gains this week as the Federal Reserve flagged smaller interest rate […]
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Oil rally Stalls on Weak Chinese Data, Uncertainty Over OPEC Cut
Oil prices were muted on Thursday, cutting short a three-day rally after data highlighted growing economic cracks in major crude importer China, while markets also speculated over whether the OPEC’s last meeting for the year will result in a supply cut. Chinese manufacturing activity- a bellwether for the economy- weakened substantially in November, official and […]
Gold Buoyant Before The Fed, Copper Rallies on China COVID Hopes
Gold prices held recent gains on Wednesday as the dollar steadied before the conclusion of a Federal Reserve meeting, while copper prices were lifted by speculation over China potentially relaxing its strict zero-COVID policy Spot gold steadied around $1,648.23 an ounce, while gold futures rose 0.1% to $1,650.80 an ounce. Both instruments jumped from a […]
Asian shares hit one-week lows on renewed virus scare, inflation worry
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Asian shares slipped to a one-week low on Monday and perceived safe haven assets, including the yen and gold, edged higher amid fears of rising inflation and a surge in coronavirus cases, while oil prices fell on oversupply worries. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.1% for a […]
Gold steady as inflation bets counter firm US dollar, yields
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Gold prices held steady on Monday, buoyed by concerns over inflation after U.S. President Joe Biden announced a $2 trillion-plus jobs plan last week, while a stronger dollar and elevated U.S. Treasury yields limited bullion’s upside. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold was flat at $1,728.60 per ounce, as of 0146 GMT. Gold futures […]
RBI Monetary Policy | Rate cut unlikely today, RBI may focus on curbing inflation
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that decides on key lending rates on October 7 started its three-day meeting. There is a broad consensus that the committee will adopt a status quo on policy rate decision, to be announced on October 9, as […]