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☆ Gold hits over 3-week low as dollar gains on Trump win; Fed verdict looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A one-kilogram gold bar sits at Gold Investments Ltd. bullion dealers in this arranged photograph in London, U.K., on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Gold prices touched a more than three-week low on Thursday, as the dollar strengthened after Donald Trump's win in the U.S. presidential election, while focus was also on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later in the day. Spot gold fell 0.1% to $2,656.34 per ounce, as of 0327 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since Oct. 15 earlier in the session. Bullion hit a record high of $2,790.15 last week and has lost more than $130 since then. Still expect prices to hit $3,000 next year," said Peter Fung, head of dealing at Wing Fung Precious Metals.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Bullion, Trump, Kelvin Wong, OANDA's, Peter Fung Organizations: Gold Investments, U.S, Asia Pacific, Metals Locations: London, Asia

☆ Gold drifts higher after data supports U.S. rate-cut bets
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold prices climbed on Friday after recent data supported bets for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month, while market participants awaited the U.S. Producer Price Index report for further direction. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $2,641.70 per ounce by 0245 GMT but was down about 0.4% for the week. Data on Thursday showed that U.S. consumer prices rose slightly more than expected in September, while jobless claims increased to 258,000 in the week ended Oct. 5, versus estimates of 230,000. "Gold is seeing short-term gains as recent data has been positive. If the PPI data comes in softer, gold's momentum could continue upward," said Kelvin Wong, OANDA's senior market analyst for Asia Pacific.

Persons: Price, Kelvin Wong, OANDA's, CME's Organizations: Federal, PPI, Asia Locations: Tokyo, Japan, CME's FedWatch, Beirut

☆ Gold touches record high on rate-cut bets, weaker U.S. dollar
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold bars sit in a vault at the Perth Mint Refinery, operated by Gold Corp, in Perth, Australia, on August 9, 2018. Gold hit a record high on Wednesday, boosted by a softer U.S. dollar and hopes of more interest rate cuts, while investors looked for new signals for the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory. Spot gold was steady at $2,658.08 per ounce, as of 0557 GMT, after hitting an all-time high of $2,670.43 earlier. On Tuesday, China announced a slew of support measures including outsized rate cuts, after the U.S. Fed cut rates by 50 basis points last week. Inflows to gold exchange-traded funds, particularly from Western investors, will rise in the coming months, providing further support for record-high bullion prices, analysts said.

Persons: Gold, Kelvin Wong, OANDA's, Wong, Michelle Bowman, Jerome Powell's, heightening Organizations: Perth Mint Refinery, Gold Corp, U.S, Fed, Asia Pacific, Traders Locations: Perth, Australia, China, Beirut

☆ Gold holds ground after Fed's oversized rate cut
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold bars and gold coins of different sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Gold prices held steady on Thursday after hitting a record high in the previous session, after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a super-sized interest rate cut. Spot gold was little changed at $2,562.85 per ounce, as of 0319 GMT after scaling a record high of $2,599.92 on Wednesday. Powell, however, said the economy remained strong, with many job market indicators like unemployment claims and even the current 4.2% unemployment rate not at worrying levels. Zero-yield bullion tends to be a preferred investment in a lower interest rate environment and during geopolitical turmoil.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Powell, Kelvin Wong, OANDA's Organizations: Aurum, U.S . Federal Reserve, Fed, Asia, Traders Locations: ., Lebanon

☆ Gold inches higher as investors eye U.S. data for rate cues
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, with traders focusing on the upcoming U.S. economic data that may offer further insights into an expected reduction in the Federal Reserve's interest rate next week. Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, with traders focusing on the upcoming U.S. economic data that may offer further insights into an expected reduction in the Federal Reserve's interest rate next week. Data on Wednesday showed that U.S. consumer prices rose marginally in August, but underlying inflation showed some stickiness, which could discourage the Federal Reserve from delivering a half-point interest rate cut next week. CPI data showed no major inflation spikes, which is supporting gold prices to hold above $2,500 and suggesting no immediate changes to Fed policy, Wong added. Palladium climbed 1.3% to $1,021.84, its highest since July 8, following comments on export regulations from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Persons: Kelvin Wong, OANDA's, Price, Wong, Vladimir Putin, Putin Organizations: Asia Pacific, Traders, U.S, PPI, Reserve, West Locations: U.S, Moscow

☆ Gold skids on profit-taking, with U.S. economic data on radar
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Gold prices fell more than 1% on Thursday as investors booked profits ahead of U.S. economic data that could offer more cues on when the central bank will cut interest rates this year and by how much. Spot gold fell 1.2% to $2,369.20 per ounce by 0533 GMT. So, it looks like we are seeing some profit-taking and from a technical perspective, prices could move lower," said Kelvin Wong, OANDA's senior market analyst for Asia Pacific. Traders are expecting that the Fed will deliver a long-awaited rate cut in September. If PCE data shows that inflation is slowing and the Fed can cut rates in September, then we will see a resurgence in gold prices, Wong said.

Persons: Kelvin Wong, OANDA's, Wong Organizations: Asia Pacific, Federal, Gold Locations: U.S

REUTERS/Nick Oxford/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped by 1% on Tuesday, erasing most of Monday's gains, as mixed economic data from the world's second largest oil consumer China and winter demand worries offset the impact of Saudi Arabia and Russia extending output cuts. Both benchmarks gained about 30 cents on Monday after top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to extra voluntary oil supply cuts until the end of the year. Expectations of crude run reductions by China-based refiners between November and December may limit oil demand and exacerbate price declines. Looking ahead on the supply side, markets are waiting to see how long Saudi Arabia and Russia are ready to rein in production. Moscow also announced it would continue its additional voluntary supply cut of 300,000 bpd from its crude oil and petroleum product exports until the end of December.

Persons: Nick Oxford, Leon Li, Kelvin Wong, Trixie Yap, Yuka Obayashi, Jamie Freed, Simon Cameron, Moore Organizations: Midland , Texas U.S, REUTERS, Brent, U.S, West Texas, Markets, ING, Thomson Locations: Midland , Texas, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Shanghai, OPEC, Moscow, Singapore, Tokyo

An aerial view shows a crude oil tanker at an oil terminal off Waidiao island in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China January 4, 2023. Weekly products supplied, a proxy for demand, rose to the highest since December. Higher interest rates increase borrowing costs, which could slow economic growth and reduce oil demand. On a bullish note, China made a rare draw on crude oil inventories in July, the first time in 33 months it has dipped into storage. Data released on Wednesday showed that U.S. crude oil inventories fell by nearly 6 million barrels last week on strong exports and refining run rates.

Persons: Dennis Kissler, Naeem Aslam, OANDA's Moya, Arathy Somasekhar, Natalie Grover, Katya Golubkova, David Goodman, Christina Fincher, David Gregorio Our Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Brent, . West Texas, BOK Financial, Travel, Energy, Zaye, Markets, Thomson Locations: Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China, Independence, U.S, China's, Houston, London, Singapore

☆ Oil edges up as China seeks to calm economic fears
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Natalie Grover | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

An aerial view shows a crude oil tanker at an oil terminal off Waidiao island in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China January 4, 2023. China Daily via REUTERS/file photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices crept up on Thursday after China's central bank sought to stem the rising tide of pessimism over the country's property market and wider economy. Higher interest rates increase borrowing costs for businesses and consumers, which could slow economic growth and reduce oil demand. On a more bullish note, China made a rare draw on crude oil inventories in July, the first time in 33 months that it had dipped into storage. Data released on Wednesday showed that U.S. crude oil inventories fell by nearly 6 million barrels last week on strong exports and refining run rates.

Persons: Naeem Aslam, Edward Moya, John Evans, OANDA's Moya, Natalie Grover, Katya Golubkova, David Goodman Organizations: REUTERS, Brent, . West Texas, Zaye, U.S, U.S . Federal, Thomson Locations: Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China, U.S .

July 12 (Reuters) - Oil nudged higher on Wednesday, extending gains for a second session, as planned supply cuts by the world's biggest oil exporters and hopes for higher demand in the developing world offset wider economic concerns globally. Brent futures rose 6 cents to $79.46 a barrel by 0356 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 6 cents to $74.88 a barrel. On Tuesday, the U.S. EIA projected demand would outpace supply by 100,000 bpd in 2023 and by 200,000 bpd in 2024. "The short-term crude demand outlook shouldn't be that bad, as everyone is taking a vacation that requires some travel this summer," Moya added. Higher rates can slow economic growth and reduce oil demand.

Persons: Edward Moya, OANDA's, Moya, Laura Sanicola, Trixie Yap, Sonali Paul, Clarence Fernandez Organizations: U.S . West Texas, Saudi, EIA, International Energy Agency, American Petroleum Institute, Reuters, Energy Information Administration, Thomson Locations: Brent, U.S, Saudi Arabia, Russia, China

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday took aim at Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. The SEC accuses Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao of operating a "web of deception". The SEC said Coinbase traded at least 13 crypto assets that are securities that should have been registered, including tokens such as Solana, Cardano and Polygon. Reuters GraphicsFounded in 2012, Coinbase recently served more than 108 million customers and ended March with $130 billion of customer crypto assets and funds on its balance sheet. Tuesday's SEC lawsuit seeks civil fines, the recouping of ill-gotten gains and injunctive relief.

Persons: Binance, Changpeng Zhao, Kevin O'Brien, Ford O'Brien Landy, Coinbase, Nansen, Paul Grewal, Coinbase's, Ed Moya, bitcoin, Oanda's Moya, Dado Ruvic, Gary Gensler, Gensler, Kristin Smith, Jonathan Stempel, Hannah Lang, Michelle Price, Kevin Buckland, Leslie Adler, Christopher Cushing Organizations: YORK, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC, Global Inc, Exchange, REUTERS, Securities, Supreme, Beaxy Digital, Bittrex Global, CNBC, Blockchain Association, Reuters Graphics, U.S, Binance's U.S, Thomson Locations: Manhattan, Solana, Cardano, bitcoin, Binance, Binance.US, Binance's, Cayman Islands, New York, Washington, Tokyo

☆ Why the resilient US economy is making it difficult for stock investors to thrive
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The recent stock rally is crumbling as inflation data shows the Fed still has more work to do. But data also shows the economy is strong, and that could help the US avoid a recession. But investors aren't cheering for a strong economy. This follows data earlier in the month that showed the US economy has been resilient in the face of higher interest rates. And, ultimately, the Fed will have the last word for stocks, even if the economy holds up to its aggressive policy.

☆ S&P ends down as Fed minutes fail to halt losing run
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( David French | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

However, a general weakening in the final hour of trading pushed both the S&P 500 (.SPX) and the Dow Jones Industrial (.DJI) back into the red. The Dow fell 84.5 points, or 0.26%, to 33,045.09, the S&P lost 6.29 points, or 0.16%, to 3,991.05 and the Nasdaq added 14.77 points, or 0.13%, to 11,507.07. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 17, 2023. Most of the 11 major S&P 500 sectors fell, with energy (.SPNY) and real estate (.SPLRCR) the poorest performers. The S&P 500 posted four new 52-week highs and one new low; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 36 new highs and 110 new lows.

☆ Oil prices fall on U.S. crude reserve release
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

OPEC+ has recently hinted it could impose deeper output cuts to spur a recovery in crude prices. Oil prices fell on Tuesday after the U.S. government said it would release more crude from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) as mandated by lawmakers, defying expectations from some traders that the release could be canceled or delayed. Brent crude futures fell by 70 cents, or 0.81%, to $85.91 per barrel by 0256 GMT, while U.S. crude futures fell by 93 cents, or 1.16%, to $79.21 per barrel. "Any higher-than-expected data may cause a renewed sell-off in risk assets, including oil," Tina Teng, an analyst at CMC Markets said. "Oil is on the defensive and it could get uglier if inflation proves to be harder to tame," OANDA's Moya said.

☆ Stock futures inch lower after rocky start to 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stock futures inched lower in overnight trading Tuesday after Wall Street started 2023 on a sour note. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.04%, or 14 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures traded flat. During regular trading Tuesday, the Nasdaq shed 0.76%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 dipped 0.03% and 0.4%, respectively. Six of the 11 major S&P sectors closed lower, led to the downside by energy. "It is too early to start betting on a Fed pivot this year and that should make this difficult environment for stocks," Moya said.

☆ Stock futures are little changed as investors prepare for the S&P 500 to test its June low
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 06, 2022 in New York City. U.S. equity futures were little changed Sunday evening after surging interest rates and foreign currency turmoil pushed the major averages to near their lows of the year. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were each lower by 0.1%. The broad-market S&P 500 temporarily broke below its June closing low and ended down 1.7%. On Friday, Goldman Sachs slashed its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 3,600 from 4,300.

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