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Palladium prices climb as dollar resumes decline

Economies.com
2023-08-18 15:50PM UTC

Palladium prices rose on Friday as the dollar index fell against most major rivals, but weaker risk appetite remained dominant and hurt assets.

 

US treasury yields are holding near 16-year highs amid speculation the Fed might increase interest rates once more this year, and concerns about the Chinese banking sector.

 

Such consideration multiplied after the Federal Reserve clearly hinted at its meeting minutes its intent to carry on the fight against inflation.

 

Otherwise, recent court documents showed Evergrande applying for chapter 15 bankruptcy in the US.

 

According to Bloomberg, the court documents showed the major Chinese real estate company applied for such a request in New York.

 

Otherwise, the dollar index fell 0.2% as of 16:37 GMT to 103.3, with a session-high at 103.6, and a low at 03.2. 

 

Palladium futures due in September rose 2.7% as of 16:38 GMT to $1,254 an ounce. 

Dollar on track for fifth weekly profit in row

Economies.com
2023-08-18 12:14PM UTC

Dollar fell in European trade against a basket of major rivals, resuming gains and heading for a two-month high as investors flock again to the greenback.

 

The dollar is on track for the fifth weekly profit in a row, the longest such streak of weekly profits this year, following strong US data and bullish Fed minutes, which bolstered the case for another 0.25% interest rate hike this year. 

 

The Index

 

The dollar index rose 0.15% to 103.55, with a session-low at 103.22, after losing 0.1% yesterday, the first loss in six days away from a two-month high at 103.60. 

 

Weekly Trading

 

The dollar index is up 0.7% so far this week on track for the fifth weekly profit in a row, the longest such streak of weekly gains since April 2022. 

 

The gains came following strong US data, which showcased the flexibility of the US economy. 

 

US Minneapolis Fed President Neil Kashkari said that while the Fed has achieved some progress in the battle against inflation, interest rates might still to rise again to finish the job.

 

US Economy

 

Recent US data showed retail sales rose past estimates in July, while factory output rose as well and unemployment claims fell.

 

Such data showcases the flexibility of the US economy, making the Fed's fight with inflation much easier, and allowing for more policy tightening without damaging the economy.

 

Fed Minutes

 

The latest Federal Reserve's meeting minutes showed that policymakers were still concerned about inflation and wanted more interest rate hikes if economic conditions didn't change.

 

The minutes also confirmed the prevailing view, that inflation is still far from the targets.

 

The meeting stated that as inflation remained above the targets and the labor sector remained tight, most policymakers supported more policy tightening.

 

The Fed decided at the July meeting to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to a 22-year peak.

 

US Rates

 

Following the release of the minutes, pricing for a 0.25% interest rate hike by the Fed at the September meeting rose to 14%.

 

While pricing for a 0.25% rate hike at the November meeting rose to 40%.

Silver continues to rebound from two-month trough

Economies.com
2023-08-18 09:37AM UTC

Silver prices rose in European trade on Friday for another session away from a two-month trough as US treasury yields slow down.

 

While hopes improve for Chinese demand as authorities continue to take measures to support the economy, as the central bank announced a surprise interest rate cut earlier this week.

 

Silver Prices Today

 

Silver prices rose 0.8% to $22.88 an ounce, with a session-low at $22.67, after rising 1.2% on Thursday, the first profit in five days away from a two-month trough at $22.22.

 

US Yields

 

US 10-year treasury yields tumbled 1.5% today away from a ten-month high at 4.312%, and on track for the first loss in seven sessions, in turn boosting non-yielding metals.

 

Investors now look forward to more reliable clues about the future path of US monetary policies. 

 

China's Economy

 

In a surprise step, the People's Bank of China cut one-year medium-term borrowing rates by 15 basis points to 2.50%.

 

It's the second interest rate cut in three months, in order to boost the weakening economy and especially the struggling real estate sector. 

Gold on track for third weekly loss in row

Economies.com
2023-08-18 09:22AM UTC

Gold prices rose in European trade on Friday for the first time in five days away from five-month lows on short-covering.

 

Gold is on track for the third weekly loss in row, as dollar and US treasury yields rally following strong US data and bullish remarks by Fed officials. 

 

Prices Today

 

Gold prices rose 0.3% to $1,895 an ounce, with a session-low at $1,889, after losing 0.2% on Wednesday, the fourth loss in a row, plumbing a five-month low at $1,885 following strong US data. 

 

Weekly Trading

 

Across the week, gold prices are still down 1%, on track for the third weekly loss in a row.

 

Dollar

 

The dollar index scaled a two-month high on Thursday to 103.60, before dropping on profit-taking. 

 

Dollar's recent gains following a batch of strong data and bullish Fed remarks.

 

US Minneapolis Fed President Neil Kashkari said that while the Fed has achieved some progress in the battle against inflation, interest rates might still to rise again to finish the job.

 

US Yields

 

US 10-year treasury yields rallied to a ten-month high yesterday at 4.312%, marking the sixth daily profit in a row before a slip today on profit-taking.

 

Recent Fed minutes bolstered the case for another US interest rate by before the year end.

 

US Economy 

 

Recent US data showed retail sales rose past estimates in July, while factory output rose as well and unemployment claims fell.

 

Such data showcases the flexibility of the US economy, making the Fed's fight with inflation much easier, and allowing for more policy tightening without damaging the economy. 

 

Fed Minutes 

 

The latest Federal Reserve's meeting minutes showed that policymakers were still concerned about inflation and wanted more interest rate hikes if economic conditions didn't change.

 

The minutes also confirmed the prevailing view, that inflation is still far from the targets.

 

The meeting stated that as inflation remained above the targets and the labor sector remained tight, most policymakers supported more policy tightening.

 

The Fed decided at the July meeting to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to a 22-year peak.

 

US Rates

 

Following the release of the minutes, pricing for a 0.25% interest rate hike by the Fed at the September meeting rose to 14%.

 

While pricing for a 0.25% rate hike at the November meeting rose to 40%.

 

The SPDR

 

Gold holdings at the SPDR Gold Trust fell 6.93 tones yesterday to a total of 887.50 a tone, the lowest since January 2020. 

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The price of Palladium is $1283.20 (2025-07-11 22:06PM UTC)