Monthly Archives: April 2024
Gold Surges On Escalating Middle East Tensions
Written on April 19, 2024 at 6:30 am, by
Market Summary Gold prices surged to near-record highs, driven by a subdued US Producer Prices Index, fueling expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and bolstering gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, notably between Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, the US Dollar initially stumbled following lower-than-expected PPI data but rebounded as bullish jobContinue Reading
Dollar Surges on CPI Beat, Gold Pressured
Written on April 19, 2024 at 6:29 am, by
Market Summary The Dollar Index surged on the back of robust inflation data, surprising investors and challenging expectations of an imminent rate cut. US Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures outpaced forecasts for the fourth consecutive month, reaching 3.5% over the 12 months to March. This unexpected inflationary pressure prompted a reevaluation of market sentiments regardingContinue Reading
All Eye on the U.S. CPI
Written on April 19, 2024 at 6:28 am, by
Market Summary Market participants are keenly awaiting the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data set for release today, a crucial determinant of the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming monetary policy direction. In the lead-up, the Dollar Index (DXY) has experienced a downturn, struggling to stay above the critical 104.00 threshold. Concurrently, a decline in U.S. long-term treasuryContinue Reading
