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Zimbabwe's New Gold-Backed Currency Marks Promising Start

Zimbabwe has debuted the new ZiG, its new gold-backed currency. Launching with a robust start, the ZiG appreciated to $13.45 from its initial $13.56 against the U.S. dollar in just a week, marking a promising 0.8% gain. This early success is a beacon of hope for an economy previously marred by inflation and currency instability. Backed by significant gold and foreign currency reserves, the ZiG is more than just currency; it's a cornerstone of Zimbabwe's strategy for economic stabilization and growth.

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Inflation Fears Spark Rally in Gold and Oil, Casting Doubt on Fed's Strategy

Recent data indicating persistent inflation has impacted financial markets, with a notable rise in consumer price index (CPI) causing stocks and bonds to fall. In response, investors have turned to gold, oil, and cryptocurrencies as safeguards against inflation, leading to a rally in these assets. This movement has raised the yields on 10-year Treasuries to their highest since November and decreased the S&P 500 by about 1%. Energy companies, benefiting from the situation, remind us of strategies used in previous inflationary periods. The increasing prices in commodities, combined with geopolitical tensions, have fueled doubts about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's ability to achieve a "soft landing" for the economy. Critics argue that the recent surge in asset values is counterproductive to the Fed's efforts to control inflation, encouraging excessive spending among consumers and investors.

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Mined Commodities May Push Higher on Structural Trends: Expert

Gold's recent trading saw a downturn after hitting nine consecutive intraday record highs, influenced by March’s CPI indicating persistently high prices. Francisco Blanch of Bank of America Securities highlighted the significant role of central bank and Chinese retail buying in gold's surge, attributing it partly to cyclical factors but mainly to a structural trend driven by geopolitical tensions between the West and countries like Russia and China.

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Copper Prices Hit Record Highs Indicating Economic Resurgence

Copper prices reached a 2024 peak, with May delivery hitting $4.323 per pound in New York, marking its highest level since June 2022. The London Metal Exchange saw three-month copper prices increase by 0.6% to $9,477 per metric ton. This surge in copper prices is significant as copper demand is often viewed as an indicator of global economic health, suggesting a positive outlook on the economy's strength.

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