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commodities8 days ago

JPMorgan trims gold outlook on cooler demand, eyes second-half rebound

JPMorgan cut its 2026 gold price forecast to $5,243/oz from $5,708 due to softer near-term demand, but keeps a bullish longer-term view with a year-end target around $6,000/oz; the pullback is seen as a pause, with demand expected to reaccelerate in H2 as inflation tail risks ease after potential Iran-related D/E developments and a possible Strait of Hormuz reopening. The bank also trimmed its 2026 central-bank purchases to 640 tonnes and ETF inflows to about 400 tonnes, while warning that a strong U.S. jobs market and higher inflation could prompt Fed rate hikes and ETF outflows. Gold remains range-bound near $4,340–$4,730, with catalysts including geopolitical developments and policy signals shaping the path to a recovery.

via Investing.com|
#commodities#demand#etf-inflows
Airfares Rise as U.S. Airlines Hold Strong Demand Amid Fuel Spike
business27 days ago

Airfares Rise as U.S. Airlines Hold Strong Demand Amid Fuel Spike

U.S. airlines anticipate higher second-quarter revenue and expect customers to cover increased jet-fuel costs even as fuel prices jump on Iran-related tensions; demand remains strong with bookings up and fares rising—domestic economy up 21% and premium seating up 17%—giving carriers a positive summer outlook, though relief may be needed for some low-cost carriers and the year-end demand remains uncertain.

via CNBC|
#airlines#business#demand
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Drives April Sell-Out Amid Surging Demand
technology1 month ago

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Drives April Sell-Out Amid Surging Demand

Apple’s budget MacBook Neo ($599) is selling out through April as demand exceeds supply; online orders placed today won’t ship until May, with some colors delivering in early May and limited in-store stock until May 11. Apple is boosting production and aiming to ship about 10 million Neo units in 2026, but a constrained A18 Pro chip supply could force production or chip changes. More details are expected on Apple’s April 30 earnings call.

via MacRumors|
#apple#demand#laptop
Nintendo pares Switch 2 production as demand cools
gaming2 months ago

Nintendo pares Switch 2 production as demand cools

Nintendo plans to produce four million Switch 2 units this quarter (down from six million) due to weakening US demand, but remains confident in hitting 19 million units for the fiscal year; the slowdown follows a record launch and comes with higher memory costs and potential price rises, while Bloomberg notes export delays could push production back up and a Europe-bound battery-replaceable variant is in the works.

via The Verge|
#bloomberg#demand#gaming
Surprise World Cup sale exposes price barriers behind apparent demand
sports2 months ago

Surprise World Cup sale exposes price barriers behind apparent demand

FIFA opened an additional sales window for the 2026 World Cup after claiming high demand, but analysis shows many high-priced matches still have tickets available. The inventory appears to consist of leftovers or mispriced seats, with the U.S. opener (priced up to $2,735 for Category 1) still unsold, while cheaper or less glamorous games sold more quickly. Experts say demand exists, but pricing is likely suppressing sales, and it remains unclear how FIFA will adjust pricing or timing before the next sales phase. Most games are expected to sell out, but the path there remains uncertain.

via The New York Times|
#demand#fifa#pricing