Gold prices remained steady at $2,659.05 per ounce on Thursday, as traders focused on growing turmoil in the Middle East and awaited key U.S. economic data that could influence interest rate expectations. -vtmarkets.com
The U.S. dollar climbed to a one-month high against the yen, supported by robust job numbers, while the yen weakened after Japan signalled no urgency for rate hikes. Meanwhile, the euro remains under pressure amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of …
The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index shows a drop in market sentiment, while U.S. stocks fell as Middle East concerns weighed on markets. Tech giants like Tesla and Apple declined, with energy stocks offering a rare bright spot. – …
The New Zealand dollar (Symbol: NZDUSD) has regained some ground, edging closer to $0.63, after sharp declines on Monday. The fall, a result of heightened risks stemming from Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, spooked traders globally. -vtmarkets.com
Fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East weighed heavily on Asian stocks, while safe-haven assets like gold and the dollar saw increased demand. Crude oil prices also climbed on supply disruption concerns. – vtmarkets.com
The Australian dollar (Symbol: AUDUSD) found strong demand as its retail sales figures for August 2024 exceeded forecasts, providing support to the currency amid a global backdrop of cautious sentiment. -vtmarkets.com
Japanese stock market index Nikkei (Symbol: Nikkei225) bounced back, rising by more than 1% in early Tuesday trading after a steep decline in the previous session. -vtmarkets.com
The U.S. dollar gained strength on Tuesday, rising against its major peers after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened market expectations for more aggressive interest rate cuts. With traders adjusting their outlook on future monetary policy moves, the greenback saw …
The yen made a strong move last Friday after Shigeru Ishiba, a critic of aggressive monetary easing, won the leadership of Japan’s ruling party. The yen pushed to a one-week high of 141.75 against the dollar in the Asia session …
Oil prices rise alongside Middle East tensions and fears of supply disruptions, while traders await U.S. Federal Reserve updates on potential rate cuts. -vtmarkets.com
