Gold Price Stays Under $2,400, Bullish Outlook Holds
Gold Price Stays Under $2,400, Bullish Outlook Holds Gold prices (XAU/USD) struggled to extend their recovery from a recent low of $2,325-2,324, hovering within a narrow range during Tuesday’s Asian trading session. Despite the lackluster performance, gold remained close to its all-time high set last Friday, supported by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a slight retreat in US Treasury yields. These factors collectively provide a supportive backdrop for the precious metal, often […]
Asian Markets and Currencies Tumble in Widespread Sell-off
Asian Markets and Currencies Tumble in Widespread Sell-off Asian stocks and currencies faced a sharp downturn as weakening momentum in China’s economy compounded fears stirred by high US interest rates and escalating tensions in the Middle East. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index recorded its most significant drop since August, marking widespread losses across all major markets. This decline coincided with a broad sell-off in global markets, evidenced by falling futures for US and European equities […]
Japanese Yen Nears Record Low Against USD, Remains Vulnerable
Japanese Yen Nears Record Low Against USD, Remains Vulnerable The Japanese Yen (JPY) is continuing to struggle against the US Dollar (USD), staying near a 34-year low during Tuesday’s Asian trading session. This persistent weakness is linked closely to expectations around interest rates set by the central banks of Japan and the United States. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has yet to signal any potential hikes in interest rates, creating a stark contrast with the […]
China Sees Unexpected Industrial-Led Growth Surge
China Sees Unexpected Industrial-Led Growth Surge China reported higher-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter, with a 5.3% increase in GDP, surpassing previous quarters and expectations. However, this growth was mostly seen in the initial months, as evidenced by a slump in retail sales and a slowdown in industrial output in March, signaling potential difficulties ahead. Economists like Xiaojia Zhi from Credit Agricole have noted the inconsistency between the strong GDP figures and the mixed […]
EUR/USD Drops Near 1.0600 as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Grow
EUR/USD Drops Near 1.0600 as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Grow EUR/USD has dropped to near 1.0610, marking its sixth consecutive session of decline, amid trading in the Asian markets on Tuesday. The strong US Dollar, buoyed by rising US Treasury yields and solid retail sales data, is applying pressure on the Euro. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has risen to approximately 106.20. Current yields for 2-year and 10-year US Treasury bonds are 4.92% and 4.60%, […]