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Gold prices stabilized on Monday, experiencing modest trading activity as investors awaited statements from Federal Reserve officials and key economic data releases. Here’s a breakdown of the latest developments influencing the precious metal market: Stable Gold Prices Amid Holiday Period Gold settled in spot trading at $2,023.03 per ounce, showing …

Due to the parity of factors that affected the trading environment over the preceding period, the price movement of practically all traded assets closed last week’s trading on the global financial markets with a moderate change.These factors started with investors’ focus on the statements and comments by Federal Reserve Chair, …

Under pressure from high Treasury yields, gold fell on Friday and was on track for a weekly decline as investors anticipated US inflation data the next week for further hints about when the Fed will decrease interest rates.At 10:16 a.m. ET (15:16 GMT), spot gold was down 0.4% at $2,025.49 …

The S&P 500 opened at a new all-time high above 5,000, with the Technology Sector being the best-performing major sector. The S&P 500 index rose 0.33% to trade at 5,014.3, while the Dow Jones decreased 0.18% to 38,657.35. The Nasdaq gained 0.95% to trade at 15,944. Applied Materials Inc is …

The US Dollar is softer after weaker US CPI revisions, with the Dollar Index failing to close above the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and could slide back below 104. The S&P 500 briefly hit 5,000 after the opening of the trading session, with some risk on creeping in. The …

The Nikkei index in Japan experienced a mild retreat at Friday’s close, stepping back from its highest level in 34 years as investors opted to cash in on gains. Here’s a breakdown of the key movements and factors influencing the market: Nikkei’s Modest Gain and Intraday High The Nikkei edged …

The yen stumbled to its lowest point in ten weeks on Friday, while the dollar continued its upward trajectory for the fourth consecutive week. This shift comes as traders recalibrate their expectations regarding interest rate movements by central banks. Yen’s Decline and Dollar’s Advance The yen exhibited limited movement, hovering …

Chinese Markets Closed, Dollar Strength Curbs Safe-Haven Demand Gold prices remained steady in subdued trading as Chinese markets observed the Lunar New Year holiday. Meanwhile, the dollar’s resilience dampened demand for safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Current Gold Prices and Market Activity At 0404 GMT, gold …

Amid persistent rumours on a Fed interest rate cut in May, growing geopolitical concerns, and some comments implying that the ECB is not in a haste to start reducing rates, shifting trends in risk appetite ruled the mood across traded assets.In the midst of further repricing of an interest rate …

Gold futures have declined since the opening of Thursday’s North American trading session due to the rise in the US dollar and renewed geopolitical concerns about the possibility of the war in Gaza expanding to other areas within the Middle East. The US dollar achieved limited gains due to Israeli …