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With another session of quiet trading activity across the FX sector, the US dollar moved marginally defensively. At their discussion panel at the ECB Forum, Fed Chair Jerome Powell and ECB President Christine Lagarde left no space for surprises in the interim. Investors are bracing themselves for a plethora of …

Powell Cites “Actual Advancement” While Central Bankers Evaluate War Against Inflation. Christine Lagarde, the head of the European Central Bank, and Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, both sounded upbeat about recent inflation figures but emphasized the need for greater confidence before cutting interest rates. Over the …

Gold fell 0.28% following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the ECB forum in Portugal. Powell stated that he is cautiously optimistic on disinflation and emphasizes the need for more progress before rate cuts. US Treasury yields remain firm, while the US Dollar fluctuates in familiar range. The XAU/USD trades …

Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a distinguished member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, provided insightful commentary and thorough analysis on the latest market dynamics and key asset performances in an exclusive interview with Dubai TV.  Let’s start with the United States. How …

Before Fed Chair Powell and ECB President Christine Lagarde speak on Tuesday, the US dollar recovered from a negative start to the week amid growing prudence and a generalized desire for risk.CurrenciesAfter losing two straight sessions, the USD Index (DXY) turned its attention back to the crucial 106.00 level. J. …

Gold prices experienced a slight dip in Asian trading on Monday, hovering within a narrow range as traders cautiously await key signals from the Federal Reserve and further economic data. Despite increased expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut, the yellow metal struggled to capitalize on the weakening dollar, maintaining …

The US dollar is preparing for French elections risk over the weekend, with early recovery thanks to recent statements by Trump and Suzuki. The PCE data is in line with expectations, with the index hovering around 106.00, back to Wednesday’s levels. Traders are still digesting the Trump-Biden debate, where many …

Gold prices experienced a slight dip in Asian trading on Friday, remaining within a tight range as traders favored the U.S. dollar in anticipation of key inflation data that could influence interest rates. Despite recovering from a dip below the $2,300 an ounce support level earlier in the week, gold …

USD Retreats on Eve of PCE Data The US Dollar Index (DXY) pared back gains from its recent surge above 106.00, as cautious investors awaited the release of crucial US inflation data (PCE). The PCE figures, due on June 28th, will be the main focus, along with Personal Income, Spending, …

Market expectations are pointing toward a fresh decline in both headline and core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) figures for the United States, set for release on Friday. Current projections suggest a possible drop in the headline PCE index to 2.6% for May, down from the previous month’s reading of 2.7%. …