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Stocks Surge on Nvidia Earnings and Oil Price Drop as Fed Faces Inflation Pressure Major U.S. stock indexes closed sharply higher on Wednesday, driven by optimism ahead of Nvidia’s quarterly results and a sharp decline in oil prices. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500 all posted gains of 1.6%, 1.3%, and 1.1%, respectively. The Dow added nearly 650 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounded from three-day declines. Investors focused on Nvidia’s earnings, which exceeded expectations, and a drop in oil prices following geopolitical developments. Nvidia, the world’s most valuable public company, reported adjusted earnings of $1.87 per share for the first quarter, surpassing analyst forecasts of $1.76. Revenue surged 85% year-over-year to a record $81.6 billion, well above the $78.8 billion expected by Wall Street. The company also raised its revenue growth outlook for the current quarter, signaling continued strong demand for its AI hardware. Nvidia’s data center sales nearly doubled to $75.2 billion, reflecting robust spending by major tech clients. Shares of the company rose 1.3% in regular trading, while its peers like Microsoft and Alphabet saw gains, though Apple closed lower. The surge in tech stocks was accompanied by a sharp drop in oil prices. West Texas Intermediate futures fell 5.6% to $98.35 a barrel, while Brent crude dropped 5.6% to $105.02. The decline followed reports that U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the country was in “final stages” of negotiations with Iran to end the war, as well as news that three oil tankers had safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts attributed the drop to reduced concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, bond yields retreated as the 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.57%, down from a peak of 4.#iran #donald_trump #nvidia #kevin_warsh #fed

Fed Governor Miran Resigns, Backs Warsh as New Chair Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has formally resigned from his position, effective when or shortly before new Chair Kevin Warsh assumes leadership. The announcement came on Thursday, with Miran stating he will step down from the central bank’s board as Warsh prepares to take the helm. Miran’s resignation marks the end of his brief tenure on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), where he served as a contrarian voice during his time on the rate-setting body. Miran’s term began in September 2025, following the abrupt resignation of Adriana Kugler, who had led the FOMC until August of that year. During his time on the committee, Miran consistently voted against the aggressive rate-cutting measures adopted by the FOMC. Specifically, he opposed the three quarter-percentage-point reductions approved in 2025 and later cast votes against three decisions to maintain steady rates, favoring instead smaller cuts. His dissenting stance positioned him as a key figure in the Fed’s evolving policy debates. In his resignation letter, Miran described his time at the Fed as “the highest honor of my life,” expressing confidence in Warsh’s leadership. The new chair, who received Senate confirmation earlier this week, is set to take over as the Fed navigates complex economic challenges. Miran highlighted his anticipation for the changes Warsh and the Federal Reserve might implement, particularly in areas such as communications policy, balance sheet management, and adherence to the central bank’s narrow mandate. He emphasized the need for the Fed to avoid entanglement in politically sensitive issues. Miran’s tenure was marked by his advocacy for a more forward-looking approach to monetary policy.#kevin_warsh #fed #fomc #stephen_miran #adriana_kugler

US Dollar Index Tumbles Below 98.30 Ahead of Q1 GDP and PCE Inflation Data Release The US Dollar (USD) faces intense selling pressure against its major currency peers ahead of the release of the United States (US) preliminary Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) data for March, which will be published at 12:30 GMT. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades 0.7% lower at around 98.28. The USD Index opened strongly after the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy on Wednesday, but continued to weaken as markets anticipate the upcoming economic data. The table below shows the percentage change of the US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. The USD was the weakest against the Japanese Yen. | USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | USD | -0.32% | -0.39% | -2.61% | -0.19% | -0.59% | -0.73% | -0.84% | | EUR | 0.32% | -0.04% | -2.36% | 0.14% | -0.26% | -0.38% | -0.49% | | GBP | 0.39% | 0.04% | -2.28% | 0.17% | -0.21% | -0.34% | -0.45% | | JPY | 2.61% | 2.36% | 2.28% | 2.58% | 2.18% | 2.00% | 1.90% | | CAD | 0.19% | -0.14% | -0.17% | -2.58% | -0.41% | -0.56% | -0.65% | | AUD | 0.59% | 0.26% | 0.21% | -2.18% | 0.41% | -0.12% | -0.23% | | NZD | 0.73% | 0.38% | 0.34% | -2.00% | 0.56% | 0.12% | -0.11% | | CHF | 0.84% | 0.49% | 0.45% | -1.90% | 0.65% | 0.23% | 0.11% | The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row.#fed #us_dollar_index #us_gdp #pce_inflation_data #us_bureau_of_economic_analysis

Trump Threatens to Fire Powell If Fed Chair Doesn't Leave Office on His Own President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from office if the central bank chair does not resign before his term ends, escalating tensions over Powell’s continued role as a Fed governor. During an interview on Fox Business, Trump stated that he would have Powell fired if the chair remained in his position after his successor, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, is confirmed. The president emphasized that he had delayed the action to avoid controversy but warned that Powell’s tenure would end if he did not step down voluntarily. Powell’s term as chair expires on May 15, 2026, but he holds a dual role as a Fed governor, which allows him to stay in the position for an additional two years. While most past Fed chairs have resigned after being replaced, Powell has remained in his role as chair despite repeated questions about his plans post-confirmation. His continued presence has been complicated by an ongoing investigation into the renovation of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, who led the probe, attempted to issue a subpoena to Powell for information but faced a judicial rejection. Pirro has vowed to appeal the decision, signaling the probe’s persistence. Trump has also demanded that the investigation into the renovation project continue, accusing the Fed of both corruption and incompetence. “What they’ve done to that so it is probably corrupt, but what it really is is incompetent, and we have to show the incompetence of that,” Trump said during the interview. The renovation project has drawn scrutiny for its cost overruns and delays, with critics arguing it reflects mismanagement within the central bank.#trump #jeanine_pirro #jerome_powell #kevin_warsh #fed

Trump Threatens to Fire Powell Over Fed Renovation Probe Amid Legal and Political Standoff President Donald Trump has vowed to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position if he does not resign by May 15, the date when Powell’s term at the helm of the central bank is set to expire. During an interview with Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo, Trump reiterated his stance, stating, “Then I’ll have to fire him,” in response to questions about Powell’s continued tenure. The threat comes amid a high-profile criminal investigation into Powell by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which accuses him of lying to Congress about the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. The DOJ’s probe, led by prosecutors including Jeanine Pirro, has become a focal point of Trump’s repeated criticism of Powell’s leadership. The investigation centers on Powell’s testimony last year, where he defended the renovation project’s cost overruns, which have ballooned to nearly 80% above the original budget. Trump has publicly questioned the project’s management, calling it “incompetent” and demanding accountability for the alleged waste. “I want to know who the contractor is, because that contractor is making billions of dollars, perhaps,” Trump said, suggesting potential corruption. Despite Trump’s nomination of former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to replace Powell in January, the confirmation process has stalled. North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis, a key member of the Senate Banking Committee, has refused to vote for Warsh’s nomination until the DOJ investigation concludes. Tillis’s opposition has delayed the confirmation, leaving Powell in a precarious position. Under Fed regulations, if Warsh is not confirmed by May 15, Powell would remain as chair “pro tempore” until a successor is appointed.#department_of_justice #trump #jerome_powell #fed #maria_bartiromo

金价持续暴跌 风险资产集体崩盘：市场恐慌逻辑何在 3月23日，国际金价再度重挫，伦敦现货黄金盘中跌破4100美元/盎司，最低触及4098美元，日内跌幅超8.7%。国内金价同步下挫，收盘报940元/克，跌幅逾8%。现货白银同步暴跌至60美元/盎司，盘中跌幅超10%，沪银期货收盘跌超11%。有色金属板块集体承压，铜、铝、锌、锡等金属同步下跌。加密货币市场全面崩盘，比特币单日跌幅超3%。美股三大指数期货与欧洲主要指数期货亦集体走低。 一位交易人士向第一财经记者表示，传统意义上的“避险”与“风险”资产在本轮波动中界限模糊。美国总统特朗普的最新表态加剧了市场对局势升级的担忧。这场席卷全球的抛售潮背后，市场究竟在交易怎样的逻辑？ 本轮黄金暴跌令市场震惊。伦敦现货黄金继上周单周重挫超10%后，3月23日继续下探，盘中一度跌破4200美元关口。上述交易人士分析称，当前市场核心矛盾并非单纯地缘避险，而是跨资产类别的流动性挤兑。黄金的传统避险属性虽未消失，但在系统性资金压力下，其被迫让位于流动性需求。技术性破位叠加流动性虹吸效应成为金价短期加速下跌的主因。由于其他市场出现杠杆产品平仓需求，资金从黄金头寸中撤出补充保证金，导致传统避险属性暂时失灵。 面对贵金属市场的极端波动，上海黄金交易所迅速采取行动。3月23日盘中，交易所发布《关于做好近期市场风险控制工作的通知》，明确指出“近期影响市场不稳定的因素较多，贵金属价格波动显著加剧”，要求会员单位密切关注行情变化，完善风险应急预案，同时提示投资者合理控制仓位，理性投资。 宏观层面，美联储3月会议连续第二次“按兵不动”，点阵图维持2026年仅降息一次的预测，同时大幅上调今年通胀预期至2.7%，释放鹰派信号。永赢基金黄金股基金经理刘庭宇分析称，美联储议息会议释放偏鹰信号，市场对2026年货币政策预期从降息转为加息，降息预期的极端扭转与流动性冲击导致金价调整。 大有期货贵金属研究员段恩典指出，当美联储释放鹰派信号时，名义利率维持高位甚至上行，将推高实际利率，直接增加黄金这一零息资产的持有成本。更重要的是，“预期差”的极端放大导致市场流动性快速收敛，触发多头被迫平仓。 本轮全球性抛售的深层推手，是中东战事与美联储政策的剧烈博弈。周一早盘，WTI原油一度冲破100美元整数关口，延续上周强劲涨势。此前一周，布伦特原油全周涨幅超8%，站稳110美元上方。申银万国期货认为，中东局势持续胶着，地缘风险溢价支撑油价偏多；但鉴于冲突未出现如全面摧毁油田或海峡永久封锁等极端升级，且市场已对当前烈度有所定价，预计油价短期维持高位震荡。 刘庭宇判断，中东战事持续性超预期，美国经济滞胀可能性正在增加。白宫受国债利息支出压力影响，对降息诉求明确，因此通胀压力下息节奏会推迟，但转为加息的可能性较小。更值得关注的是，美国2月非农就业数据低于预期、失业率高于预期和前值，叠加油价大幅上涨抬升通胀，美国或将进入滞胀周期，而黄金过往在滞胀周期中表现相对较好。 段恩典认为，油价上涨与金价下跌的背离格局通常出现在滞胀初期或货币紧缩强周期阶段，其核心规律在于实际利率的上升速度压倒通胀预期升温幅度。油价上涨确实会强化美联储紧缩立场，抬升实际利率，持有成本上升对黄金价格形成压制，这种金融属性的利空在流动性收紧周期初期往往占据主导地位。然而，当前地缘冲突的常态化与全球信用体系的重构，使得避险仍是时代主题之一。相比之下，黄金仍是稀缺的避险资产。 刘庭宇认为，黄金和黄金股的长期投资价值及逻辑并未明显变化，短期调整为黄金及黄金股提升了投资性价比。南华期货维持战略性看多贵金属，认为回调视为中长期布多机会，但短期仍缺乏上行驱动。#middle_east_conflict #us_president_trump #fed #shanghai_gold_exchange #michael_mcdonnell

Huge Crash in Gold Rate in India By Rs 1.43 Lakh in Just 7 Days; Will Gold Price Today Fall Further on 23 Mar? Gold prices in India experienced a significant decline over the past week, with domestic retail rates dropping sharply despite a mild recovery in the latest MCX session. Between March 16 and March 22, 2026, 24 Karat (24K) gold fell by Rs 1,435 per gram, decreasing from Rs 15,742 to Rs 14,597. On a 100-gram basis, this translates to a loss of Rs 1,43,500. Similarly, 22K gold dropped by Rs 1,050 per gram, from Rs 14,430 to Rs 13,380, marking a decline of Rs 1,31,500 per 100 grams. The daily movement also showed weakness, with 24K gold falling by Rs 294 per gram and 22K by Rs 275 per gram. As of the latest retail rates, 24K gold is priced at Rs 14,597 per gram, Rs 1,45,970 per 10 grams, and Rs 14,59,700 per 100 grams. 22K gold stands at Rs 13,380 per gram, Rs 1,33,800 per 10 grams, and Rs 13,38,000 per 100 grams. 18K gold also saw a decline, with rates at Rs 10,948 per gram, Rs 1,09,480 per 10 grams, and Rs 10,94,800 per 100 grams. The decline in domestic gold prices mirrors a broader global trend, with gold tumbling 2 per cent to $4,570 an ounce on Friday, marking its largest weekly fall since 1983. However, the Indian futures market showed some resilience. MCX Gold for the April 2, 2026 expiry opened at Rs 1,48,302 and fell to an intraday low of Rs 1,43,385 before recovering. It later touched a high of Rs 1,48,457, with the last traded price at Rs 1,44,825. The contract settled at Rs 1,44,492, up Rs 333 or 0.23 per cent from the previous close. Experts attribute the decline to rising tensions in the Middle East, which have pushed energy prices higher and raised concerns about prolonged inflation.#gold #india #mcx #fed #indusind_securities

Gold Price Drops Following Fed's Rate Decision Gold prices declined on Thursday as the Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate policy, with the metal’s April futures opening at $4,828 per troy ounce, a 1.4% drop from Wednesday’s close of $4,896.20. Early trading saw the price fall below $4,700, reflecting market reactions to the Fed’s latest economic outlook. The central bank’s decision to leave rates unchanged followed its March policymaking meeting, with the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) indicating a median forecast of one rate cut in 2026, unchanged from the previous December forecast. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the potential impact of the Iran war on global oil supply, warning that the conflict could lead to higher inflation and, in turn, reduced spending and employment. He emphasized the tension between inflation risks and a weak labor market, noting that the Fed typically raises rates to combat inflation and lowers them to stimulate economic activity. Gold, which does not generate interest, tends to perform poorly in high-rate environments, as investors shift toward assets offering higher returns. The current gold price movement contrasts with historical trends, as the one-month decline of 3.7% and the one-year drop of 59.1% mark a significant reversal from earlier gains. Gold’s year-over-year growth has not been this low since early February, while its peak growth of 95.6% occurred on January 29. Analysts suggest that the metal’s recent underperformance may be tied to the Fed’s dovish stance and expectations of future rate cuts, which reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold. For investors, the decision to allocate funds to gold depends on broader economic conditions.#gold #iran_war #federal_reserve #jerome_powell #fed

Gold prices slip as crude oil prices weigh on rate cut hopes Gold and silver prices have shown volatility amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly the Middle East conflict and the US-Iran war. Market experts suggest this week could bring further fluctuations, with potential declines as investors monitor developments in the US-Iran conflict. Global central banks’ interest rate decisions are influenced by these geopolitical events, and a low-interest-rate environment typically supports higher prices for gold and silver. Spot gold fell 1.2% to $5019 on Friday, closing lower as the US dollar strengthened. The yellow metal dropped around 3% for the week ending March 13. Mixed economic data released on Friday included an annualized Q4 GDP of 0.7% (forecast 1.4%), a hotter-than-expected GDP Price Index at 3.8% (forecast 3.6%), and a 0.4% monthly rise in the Core PCE price index. Real personal spending increased by 0.1% in January, while durable goods orders fell short of estimates. University of Michigan consumer sentiment dipped to 55.5 from 56.6, though it beat the forecast of 54.80. Both short-term and long-term inflation expectations eased. JOLTs job openings rose to 6946K in January, exceeding the estimate of 6750K. Gold currently trades at a 0.50% loss, around $4992, as high oil prices reduce expectations for rate cuts. Short-term pressure on gold persists due to a strong dollar and elevated oil prices. Analyst Praveen Singh of Mirae Asset ShareKhan notes support at $4840 and resistance at $5050/$5125. Silver prices edged up 0.1% to $80.62, while platinum rose 1.8% to $2,060.32 and palladium advanced 1.6% to $1,576.41. Gold prices have seen a slight breather as rising energy costs strengthen the US dollar and heighten concerns about delayed rate cuts.#us #iran #fed #boj #ecb