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 […]
Inflation Expectations Surge, Pulling Down Consumer Sentiment, Casting Doubt on Fed Policy
U.S. consumers' inflation expectations soared in January, according to a new study from the University of Michigan, calling into question the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates three times late last year. The survey results suggest that although consumers feel their personal financial situation has improved slightly, they are increasingly concerned about rising prices […]
Fed’s Waller sees cooler inflation despite higher forecasts
U.S. Federal Reserve President Christopher Waller responded to the central bank's forecast for rising prices and growing expectations among investors that the Fed may not cut rates significantly this year. , showed a redoubled stance on further interest rate cuts and curbing inflation. “We believe that inflation will continue to move toward our 2% target […]
Janet Yellen admits COVID spending may have contributed ‘little bit’ to inflation
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a CNBC interview Wednesday that the Biden administration's stimulus spending to keep the economy afloat during the coronavirus pandemic may have contributed slightly to inflation. Yellen said supply chain issues and shortages were the main factors driving up prices during the pandemic, but acknowledged that stimulus spending may have […]
Australian Dollar remains subdued despite a stronger monthly inflation – FXStreet
The Australian dollar weakened as Australia's trimming average fell from 3.5% to 3.2% annually. Australia's monthly consumer price index rose 2.3% year-on-year in November, the highest level since August. The dollar rose on Tuesday as the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury rose more than 1%. The Australian dollar (AUD) remains weak against the US […]
Dollar on back foot; euro awaits key inflation release – Investing.com
Investing.com – The U.S. dollar fell on Tuesday after reports that President-elect Donald Trump's tariffs may be less aggressive, heading for a one-week low while ahead of key inflation data. The euro rose. At 4:25 a.m. ET, the dollar index against a basket of six other currencies was trading 0.3% lower at 107.775, after falling […]
EUR/USD remains subdued around 1.0300 ahead of preliminary German inflation – FXStreet
Differences in monetary policy outlooks between the Fed and ECB could cause EUR/USD to fall to parity. Markets are pricing in a 113 basis point cut in ECB interest rates this year. The US Federal Reserve is expected to pause its easing cycle at its January meeting. EUR/USD fell slightly after registering gains in the […]
NYC residents slapped with congestion pricing ‘surcharge’ by fed-up companies paying new toll: ‘Hochul inflation’
Residents of Manhattan's congestion pricing zones could potentially pay new tolls even if they don't drive. Businesses providing deliveries and services in the central business district south of 60th Street are sending notices to customers that the handling fee will be added as an additional charge to their bills. CompuVoip, a phone and data services […]
Japanese Yen rises following Tokyo CPI inflation – FXStreet
The Japanese yen strengthened following the release of Tokyo CPI inflation data, which showed an increase in December. The Tokyo Consumer Price Index in December was 3.0% compared to the previous year, up from 2.6% in November. The US dollar rose slightly as the possibility of further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve […]
USD/JPY holds below 158.00 after Tokyo CPI inflation data – FXStreet
USD/JPY lost momentum to around 157.75 early Friday Asian time. Tokyo CPI rose 3.0% year-on-year in December, compared to a 2.6% rise year-on-year. The Federal Reserve has signaled it will slow its rate of rate cuts, which could support the dollar. In early Asian trading on Friday, USD/JPY lost momentum to around 157.75. The Japanese […]