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Dollar Plunges on Treasury Yield Surge
The US dollar experienced a decline of over 0.5% as the US long-term bond yield touched the 5% mark. Hamas militants freed 2 hostages while Israel delayed a ground attack and provided relief from the heightened tension in the Middle East region. Meanwhile, China’s surprising affirmation of Israel’s right to self-defence injected optimism into globalContinue Reading
Middle East Conflict De-escalation Eases Gold Prices
Israel’s decision to halt its ground invasion of Gaza has temporarily eased Middle East tensions. Amid diplomatic efforts to calm the Middle East conflict, Israel’s decision to halt its ground invasion on Gaza has momentarily eased tensions. Oil prices faced resistance at $90, leading to a decline since last Friday, while gold prices encountered sellingContinue Reading
Powell’s Dovish Statement Hammers Dollar
Despite visits by the U.S. president and the U.K.’s prime minister to Israel, gold and oil prices surge due to Middle East tensions. Despite diplomatic efforts by world leaders, including planned visits by the U.S. president and UK’s prime minister to Israel, gold and oil prices continue to surge in response to escalating Middle EastContinue Reading
Upcoming Major Country Central Bank Interest Rate Decision
The Week Ahead: Week of 23 October (GMT+3) Wednesday, 25 October, 17:00 – CA BoC Interest Rate Decision In September, Canada’s annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a decline in inflation from 4% in August to 3.8%. The Bank of Canada’s upcoming rate decision will be crucial, as it previously held the benchmark rate atContinue Reading
Escalating Middle East Conflict Strengthens Gold Prices
President Biden in Israel, leading global efforts to de-escalate Middle East conflict, causing surges in gold and oil due to regional tensions. U.S. President Joe Biden, alongside UK Prime Minister Sunak, stepped foot in Israel, leading international efforts to de-escalate the Middle East conflict. The heightened regional tensions propelled commodity prices, with gold and oilContinue Reading
