Gold prices find support on Friday, with XAU/USD hovering near $3,350, as a potential Federal Reserve softening and declining yields keep the market in play. With mixed momentum and key data in focus, the question arises—can gold maintain its footing, or will shifts tip the scales?Consumer Confidence and Housing Boost …
Read More »U.S. Consumer Sentiment Improves in July Amid Tariff Concerns
U.S. consumer sentiment hit its highest point in five months in July, rising to 61.8, up from 60.7 in May. However, the reading remains well below its historical average, reflecting ongoing concerns surrounding the impact of U.S. tariffs. Consumer Sentiment Index and Inflation Expectations The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Strengthens Amid Solid Economic Data, While Euro and Pound Struggle
The U.S. dollar continues to show strength, rising for the second consecutive week, supported by robust U.S. economic data. Despite a 0.4% dip on Friday to 98.100, the dollar is poised for a weekly gain of 0.7%, continuing its bullish momentum from last week’s 1% rise. The positive economic outlook …
Read More »Euro Falls as Italy Calls for Further Rate Cuts Amidst Strong Dollar
The Euro experienced a notable drop against the US Dollar on Thursday, July 17, 2025. This decline was primarily driven by a strengthening US Dollar, which benefited from increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates. The EUR/USD pair fell to 1.1595 from its previous daily …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Yen in Focus As Markets Brace for Inflation Data and Elections
The US Dollar regained momentum on Thursday, reversing a prior dip as investors digested upbeat US data while monitoring trade developments and central bank tensions. With a packed Friday agenda, July 18, the market stands at a crossroads—can the Dollar’s strength persist, or will new data shift the tide?US Dollar …
Read More »Dollar/Yen Rises Steadily Backed by Strong Data
The US Dollar reached its highest level in about four weeks, fueled by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates soon, amid ongoing improvements in economic conditions.Weekly unemployment claims dropped more than expected to a three-month low, while June retail sales rose above forecasts. The Philadelphia …
Read More »Fed’s Daly Keeps Options Open: Rate Cut in Sight or Still Distant?
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco leader Mary C. Daly hinted on Thursday that a July rate cut remains possible but offered no strong push for it, as inflation concerns linger despite economic resilience. With price stability elusive, the central bank faces a balancing act—can rates hold steady, or will …
Read More »Can USD/CHF Break Higher Amid Fed’s Hawkish Stance?
The US Dollar is strengthening against the Swiss Franc, with USD/CHF gaining ground on Thursday as robust US economic data and a hawkish central bank outlook boost demand for US yields. Trading above 0.8000, the pair shows signs of a bullish shift—can it push past key resistance or face a …
Read More »Gold’s Retreat: Can XAU/USD Hold Firm Amid Fed’s Hawkish Grip?
Gold prices are slipping on Thursday, with XAU/USD pulling back 0.6% to trade near $3,330, as central bank officials signal a cautious stance on rate cuts. Bolstered by strong US economic data, the yellow metal faces pressure—can it find support at $3,300 or slide further?Fed’s Hawkish Tone Weighs on GoldFocus …
Read More »U.K. Labor Market Weakens as Unemployment Rises, Pay Growth Slows, Increasing Likelihood of Further Rate Cuts
The U.K. labor market showed signs of weakening in May, with the unemployment rate climbing to 4.7%, surpassing expectations and marking its highest level since June 2021. This increase was higher than the anticipated 4.6% for the period, signaling a slight deterioration in the labor market dynamics. Additionally, pay growth, …
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