Peso weakens after Banxico maintains interest rates

[ad_1] The Bank of Mexico chose to keep its highest benchmark policy rate at 11.25%, as expected, at its November 2023 meeting. This decision, the fifth consecutive pause, follows a series of 15 rate hikes since June 2021. Although annual headline inflation eased slightly in October to 4.26% from 4.45% in September, it remains high.

BoJ Moves Closer to Dismantling Negative Interest Rates

[ad_1] USD/JPY News and Analysis Recommended by Richard Snow Get Your Free JPY Forecast Raised BoJ Inflation Forecasts and Yield Curve Tweaks Lay Groundwork for Policy Pivot Minutes from the BoJ’s October meeting acknowledged that current conditions are making progress towards sustainably achieving the 2% inflation target. The updated October forecast raised the level of

Open Interest Surge to Ignite a Fresh Bout of Volatility?

[ad_1] BITCOIN, CRYPTO KEY POINTS: Bitcoin Remains Rangebound as Open Interest Suggests Volatility May be on its Way. Whales Continue to Accumulate Bitcoin at an Impressive Rate as the $30k Mark is Seen as Key. Technicals are Starting to Point Toward a Retracement but a Weaker US Dollar Could Help Underpin the World’s Largest Cryptocurrency.

Gold sticks to modest gains amid bets that Fed may be done hiking interest rates

[ad_1] Gold price gains positive traction on Thursday amid sliding US bond yields and a weaker USD. Geopolitical tensions and China’s economic woes also contribute to the intraday positive move.  A further rise in equity markets caps any meaningful upside for the safe-haven precious metal. Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts fresh buying on Thursday, albeit lacking