Gold prices retreated from a record high of $2,531 as US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year note up 6.5 basis points to 3.865%. This decline occurred despite dovish signals from the Federal Reserve.Gold prices declined amid rising US Treasury yields and a stronger US Dollar. While the Federal Reserve …
Read More »Why Do Markets Eagerly Await Powell’s Hints At Jackson Hole?
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to deliver his most important speech of the year, raising concerns that the Fed may have delayed relieving pressure on the economy. In July, following the central bank’s decision to maintain interest rates, Fed Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters at a news conference. Most …
Read More »Oil Jumps Over 1.5% Following Saudi Arabia’s Export Slump
Oil prices experienced a significant uptick on Thursday, August 22, as Saudi Arabia reported a substantial decline in its oil exports for the month of June. This marked the lowest export revenue for the country in three years, prompting fears of further OPEC intervention to stabilize the market. WTI is …
Read More »GBP/USD Remains Below 1.3100 Amid Fed Rate Cut Uncertainty
The Pound Sterling struggled to gain momentum against the U.S. Dollar on Thursday, despite positive UK economic data. The GBP/USD pair hovered just below 1.3100, suggesting that investors remain cautious about further gains due to uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.A break above 1.3100 could lead to a …
Read More »German Business Activity Contracts Sharply in August, Deepening Economic Concerns
Germany’s business activity continued to shrink in August, marking the second consecutive month of contraction and signaling deepening challenges for the eurozone’s largest economy. A preliminary survey released on Thursday revealed that the downturn was more severe than economists had anticipated. PMI Index Highlights Economic Struggles The HCOB German flash …
Read More »Gold Prices Retreat from Record Highs Amid Profit-Taking and Dollar Rebound
Gold prices pulled back from record highs in Asian trade on Thursday, as the yellow metal’s rally cooled. The market remains focused on potential U.S. interest rate cuts and rising recession fears, which have created a volatile environment for precious metals. After surging to unprecedented levels earlier in the week …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 21
The US Dollar continued its downward trend, reaching levels last seen in late December 2023. This decline was primarily fueled by growing expectations for a September interest rate cut, as indicated by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. Key Economic Events:Jackson Hole : This influential economic gathering kicks off …
Read More »EUR/USD surges to fresh 13-month high following FOMC Minutes
On Wednesday, there was a sharp increase in the EUR/USD exchange rate, which culminated in fresh 13-month highs. Growing hopes that the Federal Reserve (Fed) would start a rate-cutting cycle in September are the main driver of this surge. These expectations were reinforced with the publication of the Fed meeting …
Read More »FOMC Minutes Showing Strong Consensus for September Rate Cut
The latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes indicate a strong likelihood of a rate cut at the upcoming September meeting. The vast majority of FOMC participants expressed confidence that the recent economic data, including inflation and unemployment trends, support a reduction in interest rates. While caution was advised regarding the sustainability …
Read More »Gold Stabilizes Above $2,500 Following FOMC Minutes
The recent minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting indicate that the central bank is considering easing monetary policy in the near future. This sentiment has provided support to gold prices, which have remained relatively steady above the $2,500 level.Fed officials expressed increasing confidence in their ability to …
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