Fitch Ratings agency has adjusted its forecast for China’s policy rate, pushing back expectations for a reduction to next year due to the high interest rates set by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The agency now predicts that China will maintain its one-year MLF at 2.5% for the remainder of this year, with a potential cut
Silver prices, represented as XAG/USD, were relatively steady on Wednesday according to FXStreet data. With silver trading at $29.55 per troy ounce, it has seen an increase of 16.02% since the beginning of the year. One of the key indicators used by investors to determine the relative valuation of Silver is the Gold/Silver ratio. The
The AUD/USD pair has been experiencing a rollercoaster of movement, with a recent recovery attempt from the 0.6590 support level. After a decline from the 0.6700 resistance zone, the pair found a new low near 0.6590 before starting to correct its losses. The bulls stepped in near 0.6600 and pushed the pair higher, breaking above
The US Dollar faced a decline recently due to lower-than-anticipated Retail Sales figures and dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials. This has led to market uncertainty and speculation about the future of the US economy. The US Census Bureau reported that May’s Retail Sales data grew at a slower pace of 0.1% as compared to
Senator Elizabeth Warren has recently accused Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of favoring the financial industry over the well-being of American citizens. Warren’s accusations stem from reported changes to a set of regulations known as Basel III Endgame, which aims to increase the capital cushion that large American banks are required to hold. Warren expressed
The Federal Reserve recently reported that production at U.S. factories increased by 0.9% in the month of May, surpassing the expectations of economists. This growth helped to recover from the declines seen in the prior two months. However, despite this positive growth, there are concerns about the sustainability of this momentum. Higher interest rates and
The article discusses the uncertainty observed in the price behaviour of the Nasdaq 100 near the resistance level of 18,840. This uncertainty was highlighted by a decline in price following the test of the resistance level and a subsequent test of the former resistance at 18,250. The long lower shadow on the candle indicated aggressive
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept rates steady at 4.35% on Tuesday, in line with expectations. However, the bank warned about the need to remain vigilant against inflation risks. The decision had little impact on the Australian dollar, with the currency remaining relatively stable. The RBA seems poised to maintain this stance until there
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At the beginning of this week, gold prices took a hit as they slipped below the $2320 mark. This downward pressure was also influenced by the lack of safe-haven appeal due to quiet geopolitical events over the weekend. The back-and-forth price action last week, driven by market reactions to potential interest rate hikes and the
Recently, China has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imported pork and its by-products from the European Union. This move is believed to be targeted towards countries such as Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, in response to restrictions on its electric vehicle exports. The investigation, announced by China’s commerce ministry, will specifically focus on various pork
The gold price has fallen to its lowest level in a month, indicating a downward trend in the market. This drop comes after hitting an all-time high of 2,450 and breaking below the 50-day simple moving average (SMA). The price reached a one-month low on June 7, signaling a significant pullback from its record peak.