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J&T Express (01519.HK) rebounded in the afternoon, narrowing its losses to 5.01%; the company responded to the investigation: J&T Express China attaches great importance to this matter, sincerely accepts it, and will resolutely obey and fully cooperate with the relevant authorities in carrying out various investigations in accordance with laws and regulations.On June 11th, J&T Express responded to the State Post Bureaus investigation into the company, stating that J&T Express China attaches great importance to the matter, sincerely accepts, and will resolutely comply with and fully cooperate with the relevant authorities in carrying out all investigations in accordance with laws and regulations. J&T emphasized that safe production is a red line that the company cannot cross. J&T China has deeply reflected on its practices in light of important instructions regarding safe production, and deeply feels that as the brand headquarters, it has fallen short in fulfilling its unified management responsibility for safety assurance for some companies operating under the "J&T Express" trademark, trade name, and waybills. The lessons learned are profound. J&T China sincerely accepts supervision.The yield on Japans 5-year government bonds fell 1.5 basis points to 1.920%.The yield on Japans 40-year government bonds rose 3.0 basis points to 3.765%.June 11th - Analysts at BMO Capital Markets stated that some members of the European Central Banks (ECB) Governing Council may be thinking, "Weve waited long enough. Lets act!" And they will indeed act, meaning they will raise interest rates on June 11th. Since the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq war, several other central banks, such as the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Norwegian central bank, have tightened monetary policy. But the ECB will be the first G7 central bank to do so. The ECB previously stated that the Eurozones inflation rate and monetary policy were "in good shape," but now the situation is quite different. Concerns about the duration of the Iran-Iraq war and the sustainability of a potential peace agreement, and how these factors will affect inflation expectations and wage demand, are prompting the ECB to shift towards a tighter policy. Eurozone inflation has not eased since the last meeting. Adding to the woes, the risk of economic stagnation is increasing. The ECB must proceed cautiously, but the risk of further rate hikes remains, potentially as early as July.

Silver Prices Face Downward Pressure Due to the Prospects of a Hawkish Fed and Uncertainty Regarding China's Lockdown

Drake Hampton

Apr 26, 2022 10:28

Silver prices have fallen as a result of the broader commodity sell-off. The dollar gained strength versus all major currencies as prospects for Fed tightening increased. Benchmark rates fell substantially today, following a spike at the end of last week in response to fears over China's covid shutdowns.

 

Gold prices fell to April lows around $1900 on forecasts of rate increases and a strong dollar. Oil prices fell as demand concerns arose as a result of China's Covid crisis.

 

Oil prices also fell as a result of a strong dollar, which makes commodities more expensive for holders of foreign currencies. Due to the Russian supply problem and Libyan supply disruptions, the oil market experienced tight supply conditions.

 

Bullard, president of the St. Louis Federal Reserve, suggested that a 75-basis-point rate hike may be necessary to tackle runaway inflation. While some policymakers have suggested that a greater rate hike would be detrimental to the economy, market participants have approved it.

 

Investors remain focused on Friday's release of the March Personal Consumption Expenditures Index, a key inflation indicator. Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, suggested that a 50-basis-point rate hike was expected in May.

Technical Evaluation

Silver prices fell 2.5 percent Thursday, below the 200-day moving average's major resistance level of 23.85. Silver prices will continue to decline as a result of the prospect of a 50-basis-point rate hike and may hit the December 2021 lows near the 21.4 level. Silver prices are harmed by hawkish Fed tightening.

 

Support is located near the $22.776 200-day moving average. Resistance is located near the $24.92 50-day moving average. Short-term momentum is negative but is turning positive following a crossover of the fast stochastic, which may indicate a crossover sell signal.

 

The medium-term momentum has shifted to the downside, as evidenced by the histogram's negative correlation with the MACD (moving average convergence divergence). The MACD histogram's trajectory is negative, indicating a downward trend in price movement.

 

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