Gold prices briefly caused a stir after hitting a new record, but then slowed. The main trigger: US President Donald Trump withheld the threat of tariffs on Europe and claimed there was a "framework" for a future agreement on Greenland. This calmer tone made the market a little more willing to take risks, thus easing the pressure to buy gold as a safe haven. However, the big picture hasn't changed: gold remains in high territory because the world remains filled with uncertainty. Trade wars could resurface at any time, geopolitical tensions haven't completely subsided, and investors are...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices snapped a four-day losing streak, trading around $33.10 per troy ounce during Asian market hours on Tuesday (3/25). The recovery was driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions. The United Nations (UN) announced on Monday that it would reduce its international staff in Gaza by about a third after Israeli airstrikes killed hundreds of civilians, including UN personnel. After a two-month ceasefire brought relative calm to the 18-month war, Israel resumed a full-scale air and ground campaign against Hamas on Tuesday. Palestinian...
The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened against its US counterpart for the fourth straight day, pushing the USD/JPY pair to the 151.00 range, or a three-week high during the Asian session on Tuesday (3/25). Global risk sentiment remained supported by hopes that US President Donald Trump's so-called tit-for-tat tariffs would be narrower and less stringent than previously feared. Additionally, optimism over a possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal and reports that China is considering including services in a subsidy program to stimulate consumption further boosted investor confidence, weakening the...
The Australian dollar (AUD) extended its gains for the second straight session on Tuesday (3/25). However, the AUD/USD pair faces downward pressure amid a stronger US dollar (USD). Strong S&P Services PMI data and cautious comments from the Fed likely fueled the greenback's gains. The AUD is supported as investors anticipate the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to leave rates unchanged in April, following its first rate cut in four years in February. Additionally, expectations of Chinese stimulus continue to bolster the Australian economy, given the strong trade ties between the two...
Gold consolidated early in the Asian session, but may be weighed down by easing concerns over U.S. tariffs that have dented the precious metal's appeal as a safe haven. President Trump said overnight that he may soften the reciprocal tariffs he plans to impose on U.S. trading partners next month, and that some countries may be exempted. "Gold looks quite pressured," given its recent rally through the $3,000/oz level, Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst at City Index and FOREX.com, said in an email. "A long-overdue cooling-off period may be in the offing," the analyst added. Spot gold was little...
Oil prices rose after President Donald Trump threatened to punish any country that buys crude from Venezuela, raising concerns about a potential tightening of global supplies. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading above $69 a barrel after rising 1.2% on Monday, while Brent settled at $73. Trump has vowed to impose 25% tariffs on buyers of the South American nation's oil and gas on April 2, which could cut off supplies to refiners in China, India, Spain and the U.S. Trump's trade policies and retaliatory actions have led to increased volatility across global markets, with benchmark...
Japanese Yen (JPY) is underperforming most major currencies and USD/JPY is up near technical resistance at 150.00, BBH's FX analysts report. BoJ is unlikely to tighten the policy by more than is currently priced"Private sector activity in Japan deteriorated in March. The composite PMI fell from a six-month high of 52.0 in February to 48.5 in March, to signal a renewed reduction in business activity. The services PMI fell to a three-year low at 49.5 vs. 53.7 in February and the manufacturing PMI plunged to a multi-year low at 48.5 vs. 52.0 in February." "Meanwhile, Japan Finance Minister...
USD/CHF extends its winning streak for the fourth consecutive session, trading near 0.8840 during Asian hours on Monday. The pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) recovers its daily losses, supported by rising Treasury yields amid a hawkish tone surrounding the Federal Reserve (Fed). Last week, Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted, "Labor market conditions are solid, and inflation has moved closer to our 2% longer-run goal, though it remains somewhat elevated." The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the USD against six major currencies, continues to rise, hovering around 104.10. Meanwhile, yields...
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of currencies, held its upward momentum on Monday, tallying a four-day recovery. Strong S&P Services PMI as well as caution from Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic is benefiting the buck.US Dollar rises as economic signals clash with Fed cautionS&P Global Composite PMI rose sharply, showing improved economic momentum in March, led by robust service sector growth.Manufacturing PMI disappointed, slipping into contraction territory below 50 and falling short of market...
Gold rises in the early Asian trade. There's a broad commodities uptrend, driven by macro uncertainty, a weaker dollar, and persistent demand for "hard" assets, says Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst...
Oil extended declines after OPEC+ agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase next month, raising concerns about oversupply just as US tariffs fan fears about the demand outlook.
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The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened against its US counterpart and reversed part of Friday's recovery from the lowest level since July 23 following Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's remarks....