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 »Will the US Dollar’s Rebound Hold Ahead of Next Fed’s Decision?
The US Dollar (USD) has rebounded, ending a three-week decline, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) recovering from yearly lows near 98.00. As markets await the Federal Reserve’s September 17 meeting, a packed economic calendar could shape the USD’s path. With US markets closed for Labor Day on September 1, …
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 »Swiss Franc Surges as US Dollar Falters Despite Robust Economic Data
The Swiss Franc is riding a wave of strength, climbing for the fourth consecutive day and pushing the USD/CHF pair to a fresh one-month low near the critical 0.8000 mark. Despite resilient US economic data signaling strong consumer spending and persistent inflation, the US Dollar struggles to find its footing, …
Read More »ECB Faces Pivotal Moment: Will Rate Cuts Spark Opportunity or Uncertainty?
The European Central Bank (ECB) stands at a critical crossroads in 2025, as disinflationary trends in Germany and the broader eurozone fuel speculation about potential rate cuts. With inflation stabilizing at the ECB’s 2% target, the central bank has held steady, maintaining key rates at 2.00% for the deposit facility …
Read More »U.S. PCE Inflation Holds Steady in July, Core Gauge Edges Higher
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported Friday that annual inflation, measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, remained at 2.6% in July, in line with market expectations. Core PCE Inflation Core PCE, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, rose to 2.9%, slightly higher than …
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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