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Gold pulls back as US yields recover after Treasury buyback
Gold (XAU/USD) price retreats about 0.33% on Thursday as US Treasury yields trim some of their Wednesday losses, weighing on bullion, which is also pressured by the recovery of the US Dollar. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,509, after hitting a daily high of $4,540.
Banxico minutes signal long rate pause as inflation eases
The minutes of the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) August meeting showed that the central bank is expected to hold rates steady for some time, despite the resumption of the disinflation process.
New Zealand Dollar rises as RBNZ rate hike expectations strengthen
NZD/USD advances for the second consecutive day on Thursday, trading around 0.5940 at the time of writing, up 0.12% on the day.
Australian Dollar holds near highs as mixed data keeps RBA tightening bets alive
AUD/USD is trading in the 0.7100 neighborhood at the time of writing on Thursday, holding close to multi-week highs after a steady climb off its earlier lows. The pair is marginally weaker on the day as the US Dollar (USD) regains a little ground, but the broader uptrend remains intact.
Dow Jones Industrial Average sells the best outlook since 1983
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades near 53,050, more than 400 points lower on the session, after two of the strongest American data points of the month arrived in the same 12:30 GMT block and were sold on delivery.
British Pound climbs as UK inflation keeps BoE hike bets alive
The Pound Sterling (GBP) advances on Thursday during the North American session, up 0.25% after US economic data showed that the labor market remains solid, despite a weaker Nonfarm Payrolls in July.
Fed's Musalem: Hiking rates now could save more aggressive action later
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem is crossing the wires with remarks on the economy and the monetary policy outlook, speaking in an interview with CNBC on Thursday.
US Dollar: Debasement worries weigh after buyback – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the US Dollar (USD) is extending losses to its weakest level since mid-June as markets react to the US Treasury’s decision to double bond buybacks.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Attempts to reclaim 0.8000 after defending the 100-day SMA
USD/CHF regains ground on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) stabilises following the previous day’s broad weakness, which pushed the pair below the 0.8000 psychological mark and to its lowest level since June 17, weakening the near-term bullish structure.
United States 4-Week Bill Auction increased to 3.64% from previous 3.625%
United States 4-Week Bill Auction increased to 3.64% from previous 3.625%
Bessent wants bigger bond buybacks, but markets barely blink
United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the Treasury could increase bond buybacks beyond $4 billion, partly to signal that current yields do not reflect underlying economic fundamentals. He stressed that interest rates have nothing to do with the buyback decision.
WTI hits three-week high as Iran deadlock supports Oil
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil rises 1.89% on Thursday and trades around $85.85 at the time of writing, after reaching a fresh three-week high at $87.38 earlier in the day.
Indonesia: Rupiah stability supports BI pause – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao notes Bank Indonesia (BI) kept its policy rate at 5.75% with Acting Governor Destry maintaining a neutral bias while flagging global risks. A strong domestic growth print and Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) stability underpin the decision.