Gold price higher as Federal Reserve leans less hawkish gold silver FederalReserve
- Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Thursday, in the wake of the U.S. central bank raising its main interest rate by a quarter-point, but also suggesting rates will not continue to rise. April gold was last up $31.50 at $1,981.40 and May silver was up $0.239 at $23.02.
Global stock markets were mixed overnight. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward firmer openings when the New York day session begins. The key outside markets today see the U.S. dollar index slightly up following sharp losses Wednesday. Nymex crude oil futures prices are lower and are trading around $70.50 a barrel. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield is presently fetching 3.472%.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Federal Reserve meets amid banking turmoil: Live coverageThe Fed faces a difficult decision when it sets its key interest rate. Check here for market updates, expert analysis and breaking news
Read more »
Federal Reserve meets amid banking turmoil: Live coverageThe Fed faces a difficult decision when it sets its key interest rate. Check here for market updates, expert analysis and breaking news
Read more »
Federal Reserve meets amid banking turmoil: Live coverageThe Fed faces a difficult decision when it sets its key interest rate. Check here for market updates, expert analysis and breaking news
Read more »
Federal Reserve meets amid banking turmoil: Live coverageThe Fed faces a difficult decision when it sets its key interest rate. Check here for market updates, expert analysis and breaking news
Read more »
U.S. Federal Reserve caught between inflation and bank crisis - BNN BloombergAll eyes in the financial and economic world will be laser-focused Wednesday on the Federal Reserve as Chair Jerome Powell tries to balance his fight against inflation against a sudden banking crisis.
Read more »
Federal Reserve decision LIVE: How much would a hike cost the world?The Federal Reserve faces a difficult decision when it sets its key interest rate. Check here for market updates, expert analysis and breaking news
Read more »