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Gold licks wounds after Fed turns hawkish

2024-12-19

Gold rallied over 1% on Thursday in early Asian hours, ahead of a key inflation report, with a 30% gain year-to-date, outpacing US stocks.

FOMC - Inflation exceeds the 2% target

2024-12-18

The market expects a Fed rate cut Thursday, with inflation above 2%, softening the rate-cut logic and influencing next year's decisions.

European stocks see peak negativity

2024-12-18

Europe's STOXX 50 was flat on Tuesday as negative data shocks eased. Eurozone Q3 GDP growth accelerated from 0.2% to 0.4%, partly due to one-offs.

Euro on the back foot on wider spreads

2024-12-17

The dollar held near recent highs, while the euro stayed at a yearly low. The gap between 10-year Treasury and Bund yields widened by 70 bps.

Aussie struggles on less hawkish RBA

2024-12-16

The Australian dollar stayed near a 13-month low on Monday as new RBA rate-setter appointments sparked concerns over interest rate changes.

Trump has made loonie petty

2024-12-13

The Canadian dollar hit a 4-1/2-year low as US bond yields widened. The Bank of Canada cut rates to 3.25% amid slower economic growth.

Euro remains shaky on political uncertainty

2024-12-13

Sterling fell against the euro but remained at a two-year high. BOE's Megan Green said US tariffs may hurt the eurozone, with unclear impact on the UK.

Oil prices little affected by fresh EU sanction

2024-12-12

Oil prices were steady in early Asian trade as weak demand and higher US inventories outweighed EU sanctions on Russia.

US CPI Nov - October inflation surged, affecting policy

2024-12-11

October inflation rose as expected, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with core consumer prices also aligning with forecasts.

Gold bulls gain confidence from Chinese buying

2024-12-11

Gold prices hit a two-week high, fueled by rising geopolitical tensions, PBOC buying, and expectations of a third Fed rate cut.

Chinese stocks jump after stimulus vow

2024-12-10

China stocks surged on rate cuts and consumption boosts, while global stocks remained cautious ahead of US inflation data.

Doldrums in the Gold Market Remain

2024-12-10

Gold held steady Thursday as US payrolls rose moderately and investors reacted to comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Nov ADP - U.S. Job Growth Hits All-time High in October

2024-12-10

ADP reported private job creation hit a year-high in October, despite storms in the Southeast and major labor disruptions.

DAX Hits a Fresh Peak But Challenges Remain

2024-12-10

The DAX 40 reached a new high on Tuesday, driven by strong performances in technology, financial, and industrial sectors, despite multiple headwinds.

Funds flocked to US market last month

2024-12-09

The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 hit record highs, fueled by upbeat outlooks and US jobs data raising expectations of a Fed rate cut.