Gold Prices Gain Smartly in Asia As China Returns from Week-Long Break - Gold prices jumped in Asia on Monday with China back after a week-long break bringing some heft to the market even as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are shut for holidays. This week, Wednesday’s Fed minutes will be in focus for fresh indications on the timing of the next U.S. rate hike. Friday’s U.S. data on inflation and retail sales will also be in focus. Markets will also be eyeing a speech by ECB head Mario Draghi for clues on when the central bank will shift away from its ultra-easy policy. Last week, gold prices rebounded from two month lows on Friday as fresh concerns over tensions with North Korea pressured the dollar lower and bolstered safe haven demand for the precious metal. The dollar fell following reports on Friday that North Korea is preparing to test a long-range missile, adding to fears over a potential conflict in the region. The dollar earlier rose as higher than expected wage growth in the U.S. jobs report for September was seen as potentially boosting inflation. The uptick in wage inflation bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in December.
SHFE Base Metals Surge upon
Reopening, with SHFE Zinc Refreshing 10-year High - SHFE base metals
mostly opened higher on October 9, the first day following Chinese National Day
holiday. SHFE zinc and SHFE nickel rose 2%, leading gains of base metals. SHFE
zinc reached a 10-year high. LME Base Metals Price Movement during Chinese
National Day Holiday.
Crude Oil Gains In Asia As Market Looks Ahead To Busy Data Week
- Crude oil prices gained in Asia on Monday with investors focused
on fairly busy week of data points on supply and demand. Markets in Japan shut
and China comes back from a week-long holiday. In the week ahead, market
participants will eye fresh weekly information on U.S. stockpiles of crude and
refined products on Wednesday and Thursday to further weigh what the impact of
recent storm activity was on supply and demand. The reports come out one day
later than usual due to the U.S. Columbus Day holiday on Monday. Oil traders
will also focus on monthly reports from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting
Counties and the International Energy Agency to assess global oil supply and
demand levels. The data will give traders a better picture of whether a global
rebalancing is taking place in the oil market. The market is also waiting on
President Donald Trump’s decision on Thursday on whether or not to certify
Iran’s compliance with the international nuclear deal. The Persian nation is an
OPEC member and key Middle Eastern oil producer. This week, Wednesday’s Fed
minutes will be in focus for fresh indications on the timing of the next U.S.
rate hike. Friday’s U.S. data on inflation and retail sales will also be in
focus.
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