UK inflation forecast to come in above Bank of England’s target again in December – business live | Business
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Thames Water plans executive pay hikes to avoid bonus cap – FT Thames Water is reportedly threatening to increase the basic pay of its executives if the UK government goes ahead with plans to cap bonuses. Britain's biggest water company intends […]
Strong winds forecast for LA threaten wildfire fight
LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) – Additional water tankers and a large number of firefighters have arrived in the Los Angeles area after another round of strong winds was expected to threaten progress on previous plans. two huge hells Thousands of homes were destroyed and at least 24 people were killed. Firefighter shares behind-the-scenes story of heroic […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: U.S. Inflation Data Looms, Pivot Levels Hold Strong – FX Empire
Friday's solid US non-farm payrolls (NFP) report strengthened expectations for a narrower rate cut, provided support for the US dollar (USD) and kept bond yields stable. As a result, gold faces limited upside, but remains attractive as a safe haven amid fluctuating economic indicators. Silver follows gold’s rise even as yields fall Silver (XAG/USD) mirrored […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Can Gold Stay Above $2,677 Pivot Amid Rising Treasury Yields? – FX Empire
Those strong numbers supported the dollar, which is hovering near two-year highs, and pushed up U.S. Treasury yields. As a result, non-yielding assets like gold are less attractive to investors. Despite these pressures, uncertainty surrounding the US economic outlook and global geopolitical tensions have not diminished gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset. Silver falls on […]
L.A. Fires Death Toll Rising as Heavy Winds Forecast to Return
The death toll from wildfires ravaging Los Angeles rose to 16 on Sunday morning as crews struggled to extinguish the blaze. Emergency responses continue in Santa Ana as potentially strong winds return and are expected to push flames into some of the city's most famous landmarks. The forecaster is warned Wind speeds reached 80 mph […]
Silver (XAG) Forecast: Will Higher CPI Deliver the Final Blow to Bulls? – FX Empire
The market currently expects the Fed's next interest rate cut to be in June at the earliest, marking a change from the previous forecast for spring easing. Stronger-than-expected CPI growth could further delay this timeline and strengthen the dollar, weighing on silver prices. Support for industrial and safe haven demand offers Silver's industrial role continues […]
Gold (XAU) Price Forecast: Will Safe-Haven Flows Offset Rising Yields Ahead of CPI? – FX Empire
Daily US Treasury 10 Year YieldGold's rally bucked typical market behavior as the 10-year Treasury yield soared to 4.79% and the U.S. dollar hit a multi-year high. This situation typically puts pressure on gold as the opportunity cost is high and the price becomes unfavorable for non-dollar buyers. However, growing concerns about the U.S. fiscal […]
US Dollar Forecast: DXY Gains, EUR/USD Drops as U.S. Jobs Data Boosts Fed Pause Case – FX Empire
The index is holding steady above its 50-day moving average of 106.812, confirming a strong intermediate uptrend. The 200-day moving average of 104.557 provides long-term support. DXY rose 0.44% to 109.640, its highest since November 2022, and its sixth straight week of gains, the longest since 2023. Strong payroll data fuels dollar momentum The Labor […]
Gold Price Forecast: On Track for Highest Weekly Close in Seven Weeks – FX Empire
trend line breakout The trendline appears to be recognized by the market, as gold is currently scheduled to close at or near the trendline resistance. This is the upper bound of a downtrend channel. Today's high was above the line, but signs of further trend strength are needed to indicate a near-term upside potential. A […]
Forecast for damages triples to $150B — costliest blaze in US history
The massive fire ravaging Los Angeles could cause $150 billion in damage, three times the cost originally expected to be the costliest fire in U.S. history, the report said. AccuWeather experts modify estimates Fires continued to burn in some of Los Angeles County's most affluent areas Friday, with damage estimates ranging from about $50 billion […]