The yield curve for US Treasury bonds is expected to flatten and perhaps invert this year, according to Standard Chartered. The U.S. Treasury yield curve is likely to be totally flat by mid-year as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates,…
Continue ReadingGold prices are rising and heading for the largest monthly decline since September Gold prices rose in trading on Monday, but the precious metal is heading for the largest monthly decline since last September. This comes amid market expectations that…
Continue ReadingOil prices are turning up, and Brent crude is near $91 Oil prices turned up about 1% during trading on Thursday, with Brent crude rising near $91 a barrel, with geopolitical concerns continuing to support prices. Oil prices were lower…
Continue ReadingGold prices fell in trading Thursday, with the US dollar rising, after indications that the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy, and intend to raise interest rates starting next March. Geopolitical concerns about an imminent war between Russia and Ukraine…
Continue ReadingEuropean Forex news roundup: The dollar rises slightly, but US futures point downward It was a rather calm session, as markets appear to be more cautious following Wall Street's dramatic recovery late yesterday. Since Asian trading, US futures have been…
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