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Oil Set for Weekly Gain as Markets Eye US Inflation Data 1

Oil Set for Weekly Gain as Markets Eye US Inflation Data

Oil prices are poised for a weekly uptick as investors await crucial US inflation data, which is expected to provide insights into the trajectory of monetary policy, thereby influencing risk appetite across various asset classes, including commodities like crude oil. The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation indicator is scheduled for release later on Friday, following recent […]

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Yen Plunges Below 155 per Dollar, Lowest Level Since 1990 3

Yen Plunges Below 155 per Dollar, Lowest Level Since 1990

The Japanese yen experienced a significant downturn, plummeting beyond the 155 per dollar mark to levels unseen since 1990. This sharp depreciation continued after breaching the crucial threshold on Wednesday, marking over three decades of lows and raising the specter of potential intervention ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision slated for Friday. Market observers

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Gold Investors Eye $2,318 Support Amidst Anticipation of US Economic Data 5

Gold Investors Eye $2,318 Support Amidst Anticipation of US Economic Data

All eyes in the gold market are firmly fixed on the critical $2,318 support level for XAU/USD as traders eagerly await key US economic indicators for fresh trading direction. Wednesday’s focus centers on mid-tier US Durable Goods data, although the main event of the week remains the release of the advance first-quarter US Gross Domestic Product

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Gold Price Outlook: Potential Rebound Amidst Market Caution Ahead of Key Data Releases 7

Gold Price Outlook: Potential Rebound Amidst Market Caution Ahead of Key Data Releases

The outlook for gold prices suggests a possible rebound in the near term, following a recent correction spurred by easing concerns of a broader conflict in the Middle East and a tech-driven rally on Wall Street. Overnight, risk sentiment flowed into Asia, exerting downward pressure on gold prices. However, investor sentiment appears cautious as attention turns

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Market Shifts Gaze from Geopolitics to Economic Signals Amid Central Bank Policy Speculation 11

Market Shifts Gaze from Geopolitics to Economic Signals Amid Central Bank Policy Speculation

Following a tumultuous period dominated by Middle East tensions, market attention has pivoted towards deciphering economic data for insights into central bank policy trajectories. Traders found solace in the absence of further escalation from Iran following Israel’s retaliatory actions, prompting a softening in demand for safe-haven assets. This marks a departure from last week’s volatility, which

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Oil and Gold Surge as Israel Strikes Targets in Iran Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions 13

Oil and Gold Surge as Israel Strikes Targets in Iran Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions

Oil and gold prices experience sharp gains amidst escalating geopolitical tensions triggered by Israel’s strikes on targets in western Iran in response to recent attacks. Of particular concern is Isfahan, a city housing military bases, facilities, and crucially, nuclear sites including the main technology center, although Iran assures the safety of its nuclear facilities. Brent crude

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Gold Makes Another Bid for $2,400 Amidst Geopolitical Jitters, Dollar Retraces 15

Gold Makes Another Bid for $2,400 Amidst Geopolitical Jitters, Dollar Retraces

Gold prices embark on another attempt to breach the $2,400 mark as geopolitical tensions loom large. Despite hawkish undertones from the Federal Reserve, the US dollar retraces alongside Treasury yields, fostering a resurgence in risk appetite. Market sentiment prompts profit-taking on long US dollar positions, prompted by the rally spurred by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks earlier

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Dollar Strengthens on Powell's Hawkish Tone, Eyes on Beige Book for Rate Outlook 17

Dollar Strengthens on Powell’s Hawkish Tone, Eyes on Beige Book for Rate Outlook

The dollar maintains its upward trajectory amid expectations of prolonged higher US interest rates, fueled by hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Powell’s indication that policymakers will exercise patience in slashing rates, given persistent high inflation readings, has reinforced market sentiment for a delayed easing cycle. Today’s release of the Beige Book, along with insights

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US Economy Shows Resilience as Attention Shifts to Inflation Data 19

US Economy Shows Resilience as Attention Shifts to Inflation Data

The latest US jobs report underscores the continued resilience of the American economy despite facing elevated interest rates, prompting investors to turn their focus to the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release this week. The CPI data will serve as a crucial gauge to determine whether the recent uptick in inflation is a sustained trend or

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Netanyahu Vows Action Against Iran as Oil Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions 21

Netanyahu Vows Action Against Iran as Oil Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his country’s commitment to confront Iran and its allies during a security cabinet meeting, asserting that Israel would retaliate against any threats. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden conveyed to Netanyahu during a call that US support for Israel’s actions would hinge on efforts to minimize harm to civilians. The remarks from Netanyahu

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