It is Spring Bank Holiday in the UK and Memorial Day holiday in the US. Peace to those that died in the fight for freedom and to their families. Today, the USD moved lower but has since retraced the declines to start the NA session.. The US banks, stock and bond markets are closed but
Hong Kong’s trade deficit increased in April from a year ago as imports grew faster than exports, data from the Census and Statistics Department showed on Monday. The trade shortfall rose to HK$16.0 billion in April from HK$10.2 billion in the same month last year. In March, the trade balance showed a deficit of HK$45.4
The Canadian dollar has steadied on Monday after surging 0.90% on Friday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3714, down 0.13% on the day. Earlier the Canadian dollar improved to 1.3686, its strongest level since Oct. 2024. US markets are closed for Memorial Day and there are no US or Canadian events, which
Gold price resides below $3,340 on Monday, and takes back some of Friday’s gains. Markets rejoice and head into risk-on tone after Trump announced a delay on EU tariffs until July 9. US debt concerns are in the background but remain lingering, capping the downside for the precious metal. Gold (XAU/USD) price slips on Monday
Eurostoxx +1.5% Germany DAX +1.8% France CAC 40 +1.4% Spain IBEX +1.1% Italy FTSE MIB +1.5% The hope now is that Trump is really just threatening with the 50% tariffs in order to get a deal at the end of it all. It’s sort of his go to negotiating tactic it would seem when it
Dollar extended its slide as the new week opened in Asia, with investors once again thrown off balance by US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff messaging. The latest development sees Trump agreeing to delay the planned 50% tariff hike on the European Union to July 9, following a direct request from European Commission President Ursula
Gold prices fell in United Arab Emirates on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet. The price for Gold stood at 395.50 United Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED) per gram, down compared with the AED 396.53 it cost on Friday. The price for Gold decreased to AED 4,613.08 per tola from AED 4,625.02 per tola on
US tech 100 technical analysis Following the US Tech 100’s surge higher on 12 May, we have been working with the view that the rally from the 21 April 17,592 low is a Wave III (Elliott Wave). This should soon be followed by a Wave IV pullback, before regrouping for another leg higher to complete
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Gold price edges lower to $3,335 in Monday’s Asian session. Trump set a July 9 deadline for a trade deal with the European Union. Renewed inflation concerns and recession fears might help limit the Gold’s losses. The Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers to near $3,335 during the early Asian session on Monday. The de-escalation of
People’s Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate
On Monday, May 26th, 2025, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq (and other equity exchanges) markets will be closed for Memorial Day. However, CME Globex futures will have extended trading hours from Sunday, May 25th, at 6:00 PM (ET), and again from 6:00 PM (ET) on Monday, May 26th: This includes the E-mini S&P
Allianz Global Investors, USD650bn under management, is wary of US investment: “For investors, the message is clear: The US may no longer offer the reliable investment runway it did just months ago.” “Project economics, supply-chain commitments, and capital flows may now pivot toward more stable jurisdictions like Canada or the EU, unless clarity is quickly
I’m thrilled to be headed to Cape Town, South Africa next week for the Finance Magnates Africa Summit. If you’re in the area, I’d love to see you there. It’s a great conference for both people working in the industry and traders. I’ll be on panels on gold/oil plus one where I will shares some
Mon: US Holiday (Memorial Day), UK Holiday (Bank Holiday) Tue: NBH Policy Announcement; German GfK (Jun), French Prelim. CPI (May), EZ Consumer Confidence (May), US Durable Goods (Apr), Dallas Fed (May) Wed: RBNZ Policy Announcement, FOMC Minutes (May), Riksbank Financial Stability Report, OPEC JMMC; Australian CPI (Apr), German Unemployment (May), US MBA (w/e 19th May),
