Spreadex Market Update

European bourses opened calmly today



European bourses opened calmly today, a stark contrast to the windy weather in London, as traders decided to bet on U.S. policy makers holding off from tapering owing to weaker anticipated U.S. confidence data released last week.  It seems with all the problems concerning the U.S. debt ceiling, replacing the head of the U.S. central bank as well as the stark disagreements between political parties which could adversely affect growth rates then perhaps there is a case for arguing that tapering would not be appropriate within the present context.

 

In addition, the buying in equities on the back of tapering not happening in the next FOMC decision is also causing Gold to drift around five-week highs.  Clearly investors are concerned that the continuing use of quantitative easing to help support the U.S. economy will increase the rate of inflation and as a result diminish the value of cash.  Interestingly however, the key buyer of Gold at the moment is India.  Thus, whether the surge is a result of inflationary fears, or festivals like Diwali and Dhanteras occurring in November which typically spur Gold buying, is unclear.

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