On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that India offered to slash tariffs on American goods to zero, a statement that has raised eyebrows amid escalating trade tensions. This announcement coincided with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s show of solidarity with Chinese and Russian leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization …
Read More »Will Gold Price Keep Climbing as the Dollar Falters?
Gold continued its upward streak for the fifth consecutive session on Monday, capitalizing on a weakening U.S. dollar and building on positive price momentum from last week. The precious metal gained further support from rising geopolitical tensions, with a Financial Times report highlighting plans for European troops, backed by U.S. …
Read More »European Stocks Rise as Novo Nordisk Boosts Healthcare Sector, Defense Shares Advance
European equities edged higher on Monday, supported by strength in the healthcare sector after Novo Nordisk shares gained on positive drug data, while defense stocks also advanced on a new U.K.-Norway deal. Healthcare Stocks Drive Gains The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.4%, buoyed by a 2.8% jump in Novo Nordisk …
Read More »Dollar Slips Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data; Fed Independence Concerns Linger
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday as investors turned their attention to a busy week of labor market data that could determine the size of an anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut later this month. Dollar Under Pressure The dollar eased 0.04% against the yen to 146.98, extending a 2.5% monthly …
Read More »Gold Extends Rally to Four-Month High as Rate Cut Bets and Safe-Haven Demand Rise
Gold prices climbed to their highest level since mid-April in Asian trading on Monday, driven by strong expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate cut and heightened safe-haven demand amid Fed independence concerns and tariff-related uncertainty. Spot Gold: $3,480.56/oz (+0.9%) Gold Futures (December): $3,551.82/oz (+1%) August performance: Nearly +5%, marking …
Read More »Oil Prices Fall as Supply Fears Ease, Demand Outlook in Focus
Oil prices slipped in Asian trading on Monday, extending last month’s losses as traders discounted the likelihood of immediate supply disruptions from potential secondary sanctions on Russian crude and instead focused on Chinese factory data for demand cues. Brent October futures: $67.21 (-0.4%) WTI crude futures: $63.78 (-0.4%) August performance: …
Read More »Weekly market wrap: jobs data in focus
The past trading week was marked by a series of impactful developments, ranging from key economic data releases and ongoing tensions between the Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump, to the market reaction following the earnings report of semiconductor giant Nvidia. This weekly summary highlights the main factors that influenced …
Read More »Silver Price Outlook: XAG/USD Surges to 14-Year High, Targets $40.00 Breakthrough
Silver hits its highest level since September 2011. Markets see an 87% likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, despite elevated core PCE inflation. Technical analysis suggests a potential move above $40.00, with resistance at $41.48 and $43.40, and support at $39.00 and the 100-period EMA.Silver (XAG/USD) continues …
Read More »Gold Shines Bright at Two-Month High Amid Fed Uncertainty and Dollar Weakness
Gold has staged a remarkable comeback, surging to a two-month high near $3,450 as it capitalizes on a softer US Dollar and growing expectations of Federal Reserve policy easing. Despite robust US economic data, the precious metal has found strong demand, fueled by safe-haven flows and persistent geopolitical and monetary …
Read More »Gold and Metals Rise Amid Growing Fed Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices eased slightly on Friday but remained on track for strong gains in August, driven by growing expectations of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold: $3,409.89/oz (-0.2%) Gold futures (October): $3,469.92/oz (-0.1%) August performance: Up 3.7%, approaching April record highs Drivers of gold strength: Dollar …
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