CPI-driven moves point to near-term stability – MUFG

CPI-driven moves point to near-term stability – MUFG

Lee Hardman at MUFG reports that the US Dollar’s initial post-CPI weakness quickly reversed, with the dollar index returning to around 100.00 as markets trimmed but did not abandon expectations for a September Fed hike. July CPI matched consensus, with energy driving headline gains while core inflation remains contained. MUFG expects the Fed to leave […]

XAG/USD wobbles around $65.40, easing hawkish Fed bets strengthen outlook

XAG/USD wobbles around .40, easing hawkish Fed bets strengthen outlook

Silver price (XAG/USD) trades in a tight range at around $65.40 during the Asian trading session on Thursday. The Silver price struggles for a direction; however, an expected slowdown in United States (US) inflationary pressures in July has improved its outlook. On Wednesday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the headline Consumer Price […]