China lowered its goal for economic growth and announced a major tax cut, as policymakers seek to pull off a gradual deceleration while grappling with a debt legacy and the trade standoff with the U.S.
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Gold Prices Hold Above 34500 Rupees
Gold prices were flat at Rs. 34,590 per 10 grams on scattered demand while silver prices rose by Rs. 100 to Rs. 41,600 per kg in Delhi on Monday, reported news agency Press Trust of India (PTI) quoting the All India Sarafa Association.
China Trade Deal ‘Fails’ if Washington Doesn’t Win Enforcement Measures
That comes as Chinese negotiators ready for the next round of trade talks, set to begin Tuesday in Washington.
Gold Is One Wealth Fund’s Escape From Geopolitics, Credit Risk
Known as Sofaz, the fund is looking to almost double its holdings of the precious metal in 2019 to 100 tons after resuming purchases in 2018 following a five-year break.
Made in China 2025
Neal Bhai Reports (NBR) – Made in China 2025 — Beijing’s “Made in China 2025” plan aims to transform China into an advanced manufacturing leader by targeting 10 emerging sectors including robotics, clean-energy vehicles and biotechnology.
Nymex Crude Oil Prices Forecast Above $45 Level, Target $49 — $52 – Neal Bhai Reports
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The Energy Information Administration said domestic oil inventories rose by 7,000 barrels last week, defying analyst projections for the decline that usually accompanies growing winter fuel demand. Gasoline supplies surged by 6.9 million barrels and stockpiles at a key storage hub in Oklahoma also grew.
A Goldman Alum, a Big-Game Hunter, and $100 Billion Business
Together, this corporate odd couple has a plan to turn around the lagging fortunes of the world’s largest gold-mining company, whose shares are down 67 percent from their high in 2010.
Fed Raises Rates, Turns More Cautious on Outlook for 2019 Hikes
Following the decision, stocks erased gains, 10-year Treasury yields fell and the dollar bounced off its lows of the day. Investors may have been swayed by the Fed’s generally upbeat analysis and expectation of more rate increases than markets anticipate.
Draghi Introduces the GDP and Inflation Outlook for the Euro Area
Despite the slight downgrade, Draghi tried to strike an optimistic tone, saying during the question-and-answer portion of the press conference that drivers of economic growth are still in place.
What Economists Are Saying Before the November U.S. Jobs Report
“Strong growth earlier this year should ensure the economy creates jobs at a robust pace into year-end,” economists wrote in a note. “The composition of job gains will provide clues on which sectors will drive hiring in 2019. As the Fed continues to tighten policy, the housing and auto sectors will likely get hit by rising interest rates.”