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In the history of major key reversals in markets, surely the move in gold we’ve just witnessed is right up there. It was brutal, turning what was initially interpreted as a significant bullish move to record highs into a moment that may have done lasting damage for the bullion price

S&P 500 is heading to a lower open amid a cautious market mood. After strong gains across November, on bets that the Fed is at peak rates and could cut next year, attention now turns to economic data for clues over the Fed's next move. US factory orders are due today but the main focus will be on Friday's non-farm payroll figures. Meanwhile Uber rallies on S&P 500 inclusion news and Coinbase soars as Bitcoin hits breaks above $40k.

US stocks are set for a quiet open as investors look cautiously ahead to an appearance by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later today. His comments will come as the Fed's preferred measure of inflation cooled to 3.5% YoY in October and as the market wraps up a month of impressive gains. Optimism that the Fed could start to cut rates next year lifted the Nasdaq 100 11% this month, its best monthly gain since mid-2022.

Stocks are set to end November on a strong footing after US core PCE, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge cooled inline with forecasts. Core PCE eased to 3.5% YoY from 3.7%, supporting the view that the Federal Reserve has finished hiking interest rates. Attention now turns to NY Fed President Williams for his comments ahead of Fed Chair Powell speech tomorrow.

US stocks are rising in risk on trade after comments from Federal Reserve officials raised expectations that the Fed was done hiking interest rates and is looking at when to start cutting rates. The market is now pricing in a 40% probability of a 25 basis point hike in March. Attention is shifting to tomorrow's inflation data for further clues over the path for rates.

Headline Australian CPI undershot market expectations in October, although progress on taming underlying price pressures was disappointing, helping to boost AUD/USD.

Stocks are pointing to a subdued start as investors look ahead cautiously to Thursday's inflation data. Today consumer confidence figures are expected to show a slight deterioration in morale, Several Fed officials will speak across the day and could provide clues about the Fed's future path for interest rates. Retailers are in focus after Americans spent around $12 billion online on Cyber Monday.

US stocks are set for a mixed open, with the S&P 500 hovering around a 3-month high after four straight weeks of gains. Optimism that the Fed has finished hiking interest rates has boosted demand for stocks. This week's US inflation data could provide further clues over the Fed's future path for rates. Today e-commerce companies will be in focus amid high expectations for strong Cyber Monday shopping.

If Tuesday was a significant turning point on the outlook for US inflation, interest rates and dollar, it may have major ramifications for assets such as gold and the S&P 500.

US stocks are heading higher, extending gains from yesterday after PPI and retail sales data. PPI fell -0.5% MoM down from 0.4%, boding well for CPI to cool further. Meanwhile, retail sales fell less than expected. The data supports the view that inflation is cooling and the US economy could avoid a recession, lifting sentiment and stocks higher. Attention now turns to a high-stakes meeting between US President Biden & China's Xi Jinping.

AUD/USD is widely regarded as being a proxy for all things China: it’s economic performance, trends in financial markets and even the Chinese currency, the yuan.

US stocks are set to rise strongly on the open after US inflation cooled by more than expected, fueling bets that the Federal Reserve is done hiking interest rates. US CPI eased to 3.2%YoY from 3.7% in September. Core inflation also cooled. The data comes after the Fed left interest rates on hold in the November meeting but raise questions last week over whether another hike was needed.

US stocks are inching lower in subdued trade after strong gains in the previous week and after Moody's rating agency downgraded the US credit outlook to Negative from Stable. Additionally trades are looking cautiously ahead to tomorrow's inflation data, which could provide further clues over the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates again.

US benchmark bond yields look like they may have bottomed in the near-term, an outcome that may generate additional headwinds for gold at time when it’s already struggling.

US stocks are rising despite Fed Chair Powell's hawkish tilt yesterday. This comes after a week of Fed speakers pushing back against a dovish pivot.. US consumer confidence data is due .

US stocks are looking to a positive start after US jobless claims pointed to a cooling in the jobs market and ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Continuous jobless claims rose by more than forecast suggesting that it was becoming harder for Americans that are unemployed to find a job . The data comes after Friday's weak NFP report and could add to bets that the Fed is done hiking rates. Fed Chair Powell may shed more light on the future path for interest rates.

US stocks are set for a subdued open amid a cautious mood ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech shortly. His speech comes as the S&P500 index notches up its longest streak of winning days since 2021. As well as the Fed, earnings are still under the spotlight with Disney due to report. Meanwhile oil prices drop to a 3-month low on demand worries.