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On May 13, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng emphasized that China advocates for the inclusive and benevolent development of artificial intelligence (AI) and opposes it becoming a game for a few countries or a small number of wealthy individuals. Xie Feng pointed out that as leading global AI powers, competition between China and the United States in the field of AI is natural, but it should be healthy competition, prioritizing both development and security. He stressed the need to implement robust safeguards before embarking on new paths and to demonstrate Chinas responsibility as a major power through cooperation. The world does not want to see an "AI iron curtain" or "AI land grabbing," and even less so, it opposes an "AI version of Star Wars." Coordination between China and the United States on AI is crucial to the future of both countries and the fate of humanity. He expressed hope that the US would work with China to strengthen dialogue, manage competition, and promote cooperation, making AI a new frontier for Sino-US cooperation and a new stepping stone for human progress.New Zealand Prime Minister Laxson: The government is committed to reducing its debt to 40% of GDP.In early trading, most domestic futures contracts rose, with low-sulfur fuel oil (LU), SC crude oil, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) rising by more than 2%, while international copper and fuel oil rose by more than 1%, and synthetic rubber, soybean meal, Shanghai copper, and asphalt rose by nearly 1%. On the downside, coking coal fell by more than 3%, coke fell by more than 2%, and polysilicon, live pigs, industrial silicon, and alumina fell by more than 1%.On May 13, the Indonesian central bank pledged "precise intervention" in the foreign exchange market after the rupiah fell to a record low. Bank Indonesia Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti stated on Tuesday evening, "Bank Indonesia is committed to continuing to participate in the market through spot transactions, onshore and offshore non-deliverable forward (NDF) transactions, and optimizing all monetary policy tools to alleviate pressure on the rupiah." She stated that high oil prices and increased domestic demand for US dollars to repay foreign debt, repatriate dividends, and pay for Islamic pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia are putting pressure on the rupiah. "Bank Indonesia expects these seasonal factors to gradually subside and push the rupiah back to its fundamental level." However, she did not mention specific exchange rate levels. She also stated that foreign capital inflows into Bank Indonesia rupiah securities and government bonds are improving. The rupiah fell to a record low of 17,525 rupiah to the US dollar on Tuesday, and has fallen nearly 5% this year, making it one of the worst-performing currencies among emerging markets.Futures News, May 13th: Crude oil prices continued to rise, driven by positive news, pushing fuel oil trading prices steadily upward. Downstream buyers maintained a cautious purchasing attitude focused on immediate needs, narrowing fuel oil processing profits. Market trading was mixed, and it is expected that fuel oil negotiations will continue their steady, slight upward trend.

Forecast for the Gold Price: XAU/USD moves up above $1,850 as yields fall following FOMC minutes

Daniel Rogers

Jan 05, 2023 15:01

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In the late New York session, the gold price (XAU/USD) has attracted buying activity following a corrective move to approach the critical support of $1,850. After failing to sustain above $1,860.00, the precious metal declined; however, the corrective move is light and does not indicate a serious reversal.

 

After a decline in the U.S. Manufacturing PMI bolstered indications of further deceleration in the U.S. Consumer Price Index, market participants' demand for risk-perceived assets such as the S&P 500 increased (CPI). In response to a decrease in product demand, corporations may be compelled to reduce the price of factory items.

 

The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell below the 104.00 level as yields on 10-year US Treasuries were subjected to intense pressure and plummeted to roughly 3.69 percent. Safe-haven assets are under pressure due to the anticipation of a further fall in inflationary pressures. After remaining aggressive throughout the entire year, Federal Reserve (Fed) head Jerome Powell changed to a slowing scenario in December regarding an interest rate hike. Undoubtedly, the inflation rate is still a significant distance from the 2% target; yet, the presence of factors that support a further deceleration in the price index weighs on safe-haven assets.