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ECB expected to line up a June rate cut

The ECB is fully priced to stand pat on rates at its meeting on Thursday. But all the focus will be on what signals it gives about future interest rate cuts.

Week Ahead: US CPI, ECB to dictate June rate cuts

We head into a new week with volatility picking up amid a choppy few days in markets, as traders digest the monthly US employment report ahead of this week’s next other major data point, US inflation. Recent signs of softening …

Non-Farm Payrolls Preview: Potential Gold and USD volatility 

What to expect from the upcoming NFP Consensus sees headline NFP at a more trend-like 200,000 in March. This would be down from the 275,000 in February and the 12-month average of 229,000. Watch for revisions again, after the big …

USD breaks higher, so too Gold as inflation fears reignite

Headlines * US Dollar rallies to fresh cycle highs on manufacturing strength * Stocks mixed as interest rate cut optimism fades * Gold rises to new record as inflation concerns re-emerge * Main focus this week on Powell and March …

BoJ and RBA to kick off central bank meeting week

Headlines * US stocks stumble late on but still post strong day ahead of FOMC * BoJ set for hyped-up meeting with several leaks hinting at end of NIRP * RBA likely to maintain hawkish bias though downside risks possible …

Are 5 Fed rate cuts in 2024 too much? NFP in focus

Headlines * Yen explodes higher after BoJ Chief hints at exit from negative rates * Nasdaq 100 ends up over 1% boosted by AI optimism * Goldman sees ECB rate cut in April on stronger inflation retreat * Gold steadies …

The Vantage Outlook: Preparing for 2022

This latest Vantage 2022 outlook explores three key industries investors need to keep their eye on, including oil and precious metals.

Recovery signs help risk mood

Overnight Headlines *USD recoups some of yesterday’s losses even after equity bounce *US stocks were mostly higher driven by energy and materials, tech lagged *Fed’s Powell stated US economy was doing better but “not out of the woods” yet USD …

Are Silver and Gold About to Shine?

With the recent running bull markets slipping of late, what could it mean for gold & silver? First, let’s step back and consider what’s happening fundamentally in the markets today. Or more specifically, let’s consider US Politics, Geo-politics and the …

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