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markets2 days ago•5 min saved

Gold Holds Critical Support as Fed-Hike Odds Hover at 66%

Spot gold trades near $4,328 after testing the $4,311 zone as strong oil prices and a bond selloff lift yields, keeping September rate-hike odds around 66%. Global stocks retreat and the dollar firms ahead of key payrolls data (ADP, claims, ISM services, August payrolls). Technically, immediate resistance sits near $4,450 and $4,532, with support at $4,329 and $4,311; a cooler payrolls report could ease the hawkish path for rates and support gold, while stronger data could push yields and the dollar higher, pressuring bullion.

via KITCO|

#dollar-index #fed-rate-hike #gold

markets2 days ago•2 min saved

Gold Finds Support as Soft ADP payrolls Sustain Fed Rate-Hike Bets

Gold steadied near $4,335/oz after ADP reported August private payrolls rose only 38,000—a softer pace than expected and the slowest since January—raising questions about the U.S. labor market. The data keeps odds of a Sept. 16 Federal Reserve rate hike around 60%+ and fuels debate on policy, with some analysts saying weaker hiring could be supportive for gold if rate-hike expectations ease, while others caution that the upcoming NFP data will be decisive. Wage growth cooled modestly for workers changing jobs, while pay for those staying held at 3% annually. Overall, limited buying interest in gold persists despite the softer data, as traders weigh the risk of higher rates against gold’s appeal as a hedge.

via KITCO|

#adp-payrolls #fed-rate-hike #gold

markets2 days ago•35 min saved

Oil Surges, Yields Rally as Stocks Slip into September

U.S. equities faded as oil jumped above $95 a barrel and long‑term bond yields rose, rekindling expectations for higher rates and a tougher macro backdrop. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq declined, while oil gains were driven by Middle East tensions and the Strait of Hormuz. Traders also parsed July JOLTS data and ISM manufacturing for hints on the economy ahead of Friday’s payrolls report, keeping sentiment cautious into the historically volatile September.

via Yahoo Finance|

#bond-yields #fed-rate-hike #markets

finance4 days ago•20 min saved

Markets tempered as inflation worries and Fed rate-hike bets weigh futures

U.S. stock futures slipped on Tuesday as investors weighed persistent inflation concerns and the possibility of further Federal Reserve rate increases. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures fell roughly 0.5%–1%, stock volatility rose with oil near $90 a barrel amid geopolitical strains with Iran, and the 10-year yield climbed toward 4.75%. Traders are eyeing JOLTS, ISM data, and Friday’s jobs report, while earnings from Dell and Palo Alto Networks could shed light on corporate tech and cloud spending in a still-challenging market environment.

via Yahoo Finance|

#fed-rate-hike #finance #futures

markets4 days ago•19 min saved

Oil surge keeps a lid on stocks even as August ends with gains

U.S. stocks fell on Monday as a jump in oil prices revived inflation fears and pushed yields higher, but the major indices for August still posted gains, with energy shares leading advances while investors priced in a potential September rate hike by the Fed.

via Yahoo Finance|

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markets4 days ago•20 min saved

Oil Jump Triggers Global Bond Selloff as Markets Price in More Hikes

Oil surged to around $92 a barrel on US-Iran tensions, pushing euro-area and Japanese yields to multi‑year highs and fanning inflation fears that keep major central banks on a tightening path. ECB rate hike bets solidify for the Sept. 9‑10 meeting, while US traders increasingly price in a September Fed move (around 60% probability). European stocks edged lower and US futures dipped as investors reassess inflation risks, with gold holding gains and the dollar softening amid the policy crossroads.

via Yahoo Finance|

#bond-yields #central-banks #fed-rate-hike

business7 days ago•129 min saved

Markets wobble as Fed-rate hike bets rise and bonds swing

U.S. stocks drifted as investors priced in higher odds of a Fed rate hike to curb inflation, with long-term Treasuries volatile and the 30-year yield around 5.19%; Gap jumped on strong quarterly profits while Marvell Technology fell as AI optimism cooled; European markets rose in a mixed global backdrop as investors weigh policy signals and earnings.

via AP News|

#ai-stocks #business #fed-rate-hike

finance19 days ago•12 min saved

Markets rally as Fed rate bets fade after soft U.S. data

Global shares edged higher and the dollar weakened toward two‑month lows after softer U.S. data, including a July retail‑sales drop, lowering the likelihood of a Fed rate hike next month to about 30%. European and Asian indices rose while Treasuries pulled back yields, and oil prices were mixed as investors await the next round of PMI data and key earnings this week.

via Yahoo Finance|

#dollar #fed-rate-hike #finance

economy23 days ago•2 min saved

July PPI flat; core inflation cools, markets rethink Fed path

The producer price index was unchanged in July, below the expected 0.2% gain, while core PPI rose 0.2% (forecast 0.3%). Goods fell 0.7% as energy slid 3.1% (gasoline -5.7%), and services rose 0.2% led by portfolio management; annual PPI gains were 4.7% (all items) and 4.2% (core). Markets rose modestly with futures up and yields down as Fed rate-hike odds shifted, trimming the chance of a September move but keeping October/December in play. CPI rose 0.1% in July, with 0.2% core CPI; initial jobless claims rose to 209,000 for the week ended Aug. 8.

via CNBC|

#core-ppi #economy #fed-rate-hike

markets23 days ago•8 min saved

Gold bulls ride shifting Fed bets as miners surge

Gold rebounded as rate-hike expectations cooled after tame inflation, with bullion and gold mining stocks posting strong weekly gains. Central-bank buying, especially by China, and sustained physical demand underpin prices, while ETF flows into GLD and the cheaper GLDM attract investors. Analysts say the move is tactical rather than fear-driven, though volatility remains ahead of Jackson Hole and evolving Fed signals. Technically, gold’s break above the 50-day moving average suggests potential for further upside, with miners offering leverage but higher risk.

via CNBC|

#central-banks #etfs #fed-rate-hike

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $61k as Soft Jobs Data Dims Rate-Hike Bets

Bitcoin and ether held gains above $61,000 and $1,700 respectively after a softer-than-expected US payrolls report cooled expectations for further Fed tightening, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs logging inflows and risk appetite returning. The data blurred a clear dovish signal amid mixed wage data and the upcoming CPI/PPI prints, leaving near-term volatility and a potential shift in rate expectations as the key driver.

via The Block|

#bitcoin #business #etf-inflows

business2 months ago•19 min saved

OpenAI IPO delay sparks tech-led market pullback

Tech-led stock slide on Friday follows a report that OpenAI may delay its mega-IPO, with the Nasdaq down about 1.1%, the S&P 500 off 0.6%, and the Dow around 0.3% as traders weigh higher-for-longer rate bets and AI-sector headwinds. Apple’s price increases, Micron’s earnings signaling continued memory-cost squeezes, and oil’s drop amid Middle East tensions add to a cautious backdrop for equities.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #fed-rate-hike #memorystorage-costs

business2 months ago•12 min saved

Asia markets slip as oil rises on peace‑doubt fears

Most Asian stock indices fell as doubts about Middle East peace sent oil prices higher and bond yields up, fueling expectations of tighter U.S. policy; Brent crude near $81 and U.S. crude around $78, while futures pointed to softer sentiment in U.S. and European equities as investors await the Fed’s core inflation data.

via Yahoo Finance|

#asia-markets #business #fed-rate-hike

business3 years ago•7 min saved

"Stock Market Rally Faces Test with Soft Corporate Earnings and Economic Data"

Amazon Prime Day kicks off, serving as an economic indicator for consumer sentiment. JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup report Q2 earnings, with JPMorgan expected to show growth. Delta Air Lines sets the tone for Q2 earnings season, with analysts predicting a jump in earnings. BlackRock and State Street also report Q2 earnings. The stock market rally continues, with stocks like Nvidia, Mastercard, and Dexcom consolidating. Economic data suggests a Fed rate hike in July. The Nasdaq composite had its best first half since 1983, while the S&P 500 had its best first half since 2019.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#amazon-prime-day #business #delta-air-lines

economy3 years ago•3 min saved

"Surprising Jobs Report Sends Shockwaves Through Markets"

The 10-year Treasury yield reached a four-month high as strong job market and service-sector data increased the likelihood of multiple additional Fed rate hikes. Payroll processor ADP estimated that private-sector firms added 497,000 jobs in June, double the predictions. This raised expectations for a strong official jobs report from the Labor Department on Friday. Markets are now pricing in a 95% chance of an additional quarter-point Fed rate hike in July, with increased odds of further hikes in September and November.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#adp #economy #fed-rate-hike