In the realm of precious metals, gold emerged as the shining star in Asian trade on Friday, extending its overnight gains amidst a backdrop of significant market shifts. A notable weakening of the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields provided a robust tailwind for the yellow metal, sending its prices soaring. …
Read More »Gold is locked in a narrow range ahead of data
Gold prices remained relatively stable on Thursday as investors redirected their attention towards upcoming US economic data, which could offer insights into the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rate adjustments. At 0456 GMT, spot gold edged up by 0.2 percent to $2,314.26 per ounce, while US gold futures dipped slightly …
Read More »Gold Consolidates in Tight Range as Traders Assess Timing of Interest Rate Cut
On Wednesday, gold prices exhibited a subdued performance as traders weighed the prospective timeline for potential US interest rate cuts and awaited clearer signals on monetary policy. In spot transactions, gold edged up by 0.1 percent to reach $2,317.44 per ounce by 0444 GMT, while US gold futures recorded a …
Read More »Gold rises with US rate cut bets and the Middle East conflict
Gold Prices Rise on Rate Cut Bets and Safe-Haven Demand Amid Gaza Uncertainty Gold prices climbed on Tuesday, supported by expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year and increased demand for the precious metal as a safe haven amid uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire in …
Read More »Gold rises, affected by tensions in the Middle East and hopes of a US interest rate cut
Gold prices rose on Monday, May 6, as continued tensions in the Middle East and expectations that the US Federal Reserve will begin lowering interest rates later in the year increased the appeal of the precious metal. Gold rose in instant transactions 0.3% to $2,309.24 per ounce by 0427 GMT. …
Read More »Gold heading lower for the second week ahead of US jobs data
Gold prices are heading to decline for the second week in a row, despite the stability of prices on Friday, as investors await non-farm payrolls data in the United States, which may provide indications of the position that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) will adopt regarding monetary policy. …
Read More »Gold rises after the US Central Bank fixed interest rates
Gold prices continued their upward trend for the second consecutive session on Thursday following indications from the Federal Reserve (US central bank) suggesting a potential future interest rate cut. Gold edged up by 0.3 percent to $2,325.02 per ounce by 0218 GMT, building upon its more than one percent gain …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, May 1
After the Fed kept interest rates constant as expected and Chief Powell ruled out an interest rate hike as the Fed’s next move, the US dollar gave up its gains on Tuesday with falling US yields across the curve.As US rates reversed following the FOMC meeting, the USD Index (DXY) …
Read More »Gold prices surge, US dollar slides following FOMC decision
Gold prices surged following the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates at 5.25-5.50% and Chair Powell’s cautious comments. The US economy, despite facing inflationary pressures and a tightening labor market, maintains robust domestic demand, according to Powell’s observations. However, inflation remains high, leading to the Fed’s cautious stance on …
Read More »Powell still seeks assurance that further progress on inflation is achieved
In the post-FOMC meeting news conference, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explained the decision to leave the policy rate, federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5.25-5.5% and responds to questions.Key Quotes“The economy has made considerable progress toward dual goals.”“Inflation eased substantially over the past year but it’s still …
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