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Wall Street Gains Propel Optimism for Fed Rate Cuts; Yen Declines 1

Wall Street Gains Propel Optimism for Fed Rate Cuts; Yen Declines

Wall Street surged on Tuesday, buoyed by growing optimism that the Federal Reserve would initiate interest rate cuts later this year. The positive sentiment in the U.S. market led to a decline in the yen, as investors adjusted their positions in response to evolving central bank policies. The yen weakened after remarks from Japan’s top currency […]

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Central Bank Meetings and Commodity Prices in Focus for Traders This Week 3

Central Bank Meetings and Commodity Prices in Focus for Traders This Week

Traders are bracing themselves for a series of central bank meetings scheduled for the upcoming week, with particular attention on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s meeting on Tuesday. Anticipation is high for a potentially hawkish tone from the RBA following stronger-than-expected inflation data last month. Additionally, market participants are awaiting Chinese activity data and inflation readings from

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Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Persistent Inflation, Dollar Dips 5

Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Persistent Inflation, Dollar Dips

In a unanimous decision, the Federal Reserve opted to maintain the target range for the benchmark federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5%, downplaying the possibility of immediate rate hikes. This decision followed a series of data releases indicating stubborn inflation pressures. Fed Chair Jay Powell emphasized that it’s unlikely the central bank’s next move would

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Gold Prices Dip Ahead of Key US Economic Data and Fed Decision 7

Gold Prices Dip Ahead of Key US Economic Data and Fed Decision

Gold prices experienced a decline early Tuesday, with traders opting to cash in profits as anticipation builds ahead of the upcoming US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision scheduled for Wednesday. Adding to the downward pressure on gold prices is a cautiously optimistic market sentiment and a broad rebound in the US Dollar (USD). This

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Yen's Dive Below 160 Against Dollar Spurs Intervention Speculation 9

Yen’s Dive Below 160 Against Dollar Spurs Intervention Speculation

The Japanese yen experienced a significant dip below 160 per dollar for the first time since 1990, marking a notable milestone in its recent downward trajectory. However, the currency swiftly reversed its losses as of mid-Monday, leaving traders speculating on potential intervention measures by authorities to halt its slide. The yen’s decline gained momentum last week,

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Oil Set for Weekly Gain as Markets Eye US Inflation Data 11

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 13

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 15

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 17

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 21

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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