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Investing.com– Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Thursday after logging two straight days of gains, as heightened uncertainty over a hawkish Federal Reserve and President-elect Donald Trump’s plan for trade tariffs fueled some safe haven demand. Among industrial metals, copper prices firmed as weak inflation data from top importer…
Investing.com– U.S. stock index futures crept lower on Wednesday evening as investors grappled with the prospect of slower interest rate cuts in 2025 while also speculating over increased trade tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump. Futures fell after a muted session on Wall Street, as the minutes of the Fed’s December…
Investing.com– Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Tuesday, extending their tepid performance as investors still remained cautious with the rising dollar following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish tilt. Traders also refrained from placing large bets ahead of a shortened trading week due to the Christmas holiday. inched up…
Investing.com– Gold prices steadied near a one-month low in Asian trade on Friday and were headed for weekly losses after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s forecast of fewer than expected interest rate cuts in 2025 put investors on edge. The Fed lowered interest rates by 25 basis points as expected, but…
Investing.com– Most Asian stocks moved in a flat-to-low range on Friday and were nursing steep losses this week as the prospect of a slower fall in U.S. interest rates eroded risk appetite. Japanese markets were an exception, rising slightly even as stronger than expected consumer inflation data highlighted the potential…
Investing.com– Gold prices rebounded from a one-month low on Thursday as the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates as expected, although the central bank’s hawkish stance on future rate cuts clouded the outlook for bullion. Gold prices had dropped more than 2% overnight after the Fed’s policy meeting indicated fewer rate…
Investing.com– Asian stocks fell sharply on Thursday with technology shares leading losses after the Federal Reserve projected a slower pace of interest rate cuts in 2025, presenting a tougher environment for risk-driven markets. Focus was now on the conclusion of a Bank of Japan meeting later in the day, with…
Investing.com – European stock markets fell Thursday as a hawkish Federal Reserve raised concerns about the additional easing of monetary policy going forward. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the in Germany traded 0.3% lower, the in France fell 0.2% and the in the U.K. dropped 0.2%. Hawkish Fed weighs The…
Investing.com– Most Asian stocks rose on Thursday as the technology sector tracked an overnight rally on Wall Street, although overall gains were limited after the Federal Reserve slashed its outlook for interest rate cuts. Japanese stocks lagged their peers as markets awaited a Bank of Japan meeting where the central…
Investing.com– U.S. stock index futures rose in evening deals on Wednesday, extending a record-high rally on Wall Street as soft inflation data largely supplanted hawkish messages from the Federal Reserve. Gains were driven chiefly by technology stocks on hype over artificial intelligence, especially after market major Apple Inc (NASDAQ:) announced…
