Hong Kong stocks edged lower on Thursday morning, holding at around 24,906 and ending a three-session winning streak, driven primarily by technology and consumer stocks. Sentiment weakened after US President Trump announced a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, sparking concerns about a protracted trade war. Investors also grew cautious ahead of China's July trade data due later today, as Trump's unpredictable tariff policies have increased pressure on the Chinese economy. The losses were offset by a modest rise in US futures, amid reports that trading partners were rushing to finalize...
The British pound (GBP) is trading lower near 1.3480 against the US Dollar (USD) during European trading hours on Wednesday (6/11). The GBP/USD pair weakened as the US Dollar traded broadly steady ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May, due to be released at 12:30 GMT. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, edged up near 99.15. Investors will be watching US inflation data as it will influence market expectations on the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy outlook. As measured by the CPI, headline inflation is...
Silver prices slipped below $36.50 per ounce on Wednesday, extending losses for a second consecutive session as investors awaited the latest US CPI report. A stronger-than-expected reading could weigh on precious metals by limiting the Federal Reserve's scope for interest rate cuts. Markets also digested the outcome of US–China trade talks in London, where officials agreed on a framework to implement the Geneva consensus and reaffirmed commitments made during a recent call between Presidents Trump and Xi. Despite recent pullbacks, silver continues to find underlying support from robust...
Gold prices rose on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the finalisation of a U.S.-China trade agreement weighed on sentiment and fuelled some safe-haven buying, with investors awaiting key U.S. inflation data for further market direction. Spot gold gained 0.5% to $3,337.99 an ounce, as of 0544 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 0.5% to $3,359.20. U.S. and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to put their trade truce back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths, following two days of negotiations in London, with both sides planning to seek...
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its gains for the second successive day and trading higher at around 99.10 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to rise by 2.5% year-over-year in May. The US Dollar receives support from easing trade tensions between the United States (US) and China. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested, on Tuesday, potential resolutions with China and noted that both countries have reached a framework to implement the Geneva Consensus....
Gold prices rose on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the finalisation of a U.S.-China trade agreement weighed on sentiment and fuelled some safe-haven buying, with investors awaiting key U.S. inflation data for further market direction. Spot gold gained 0.5% to $3,339.60 an ounce, as of 0350 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 0.5% to $3,361.20. U.S. and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to put their trade truce back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths, while offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade...