Caution prevailed among investors ahead of the US labor market report release, resulting in subdued price movements across the market on Thursday. Simultaneously, the European Central Bank (ECB) implemented a widely expected 25 basis point reduction in interest rates. Currencies:EUR/USD regained traction and approached the 1.0900 zone after the cautious …
Read More »Will NFP Report Reveal Continued Cooling Labour Market?
The eagerly awaited Employment Change Report for May, scheduled for release on Friday, June 7th, 2024 at 8:30 AM ET, is poised to provide crucial insights into the status of the US labour market. As economic indicators hint at a potential slowdown, investors are closely monitoring the data for signals …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Session, June 5
The US dollar continued its weekly recovery, gaining ground even as US yields displayed a mixed tone across the yield curve. Investors are now factoring in the possibility of two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year. Meanwhile, market participants are fully anticipating a 25 basis point …
Read More »What can US ADP data tell about gold price outlook?
The US ADP data, which has been a significant factor in gold traders’ predictions, has missed the forecast and has altered the outlook for the Fed. The US central bank’s strategy has led to a decline in the dollar index and a positive impact on the gold price. However, the …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, June 4
The USD Index (DXY) advanced slightly after briefly testing two-month lows near 104.00. On June 5, MBA’s Mortgage Applications are due seconded by ADP Employment Change, the final S&P Global Services PMI and the ISM Services PMI.The dollar managed to reverse part of the recent weakness after bottoming out in …
Read More »Gold rebounds after US Manufacturing ISM data
Gold recovers from three-week lows after negative US ISM Manufacturing data and fall in US yields. Asian demand and cooling inflation expectations further support Gold’s bounce. Technicals remain bearish after a breakout from a Bear Flag. Gold (XAU/USD) recovers to trade in the $2,340s on Monday after the release of …
Read More »Why have gold prices retreated following PCE data?
Both spot gold and gold futures are down about -0.70 following the US PCE data released on 31/05/2024, the persistent question now is: “What factors and market drivers have recently impacted the performance of the precious metal?”Before we dive into the factors affecting their performance, let’s briefly understand the differences …
Read More »Dollar Rises on Rate Cut Doubts, Surging Bond Yields
The U.S. dollar strengthened in early European trading on Wednesday, driven by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will postpone interest rate cuts until later this year. This upward movement was also supported by rising U.S. Treasury yields, fueled by a lackluster debt auction. At 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the …
Read More »Gold rises sharply despite Fed’s hawkishness
Despite pressure from high US Treasury yields, gold gains more than 0.30%. Governor Michelle Bowman and other Fed officials’ pessimistic comments restrain Gold’s ascent. The release of US core PCE inflation data is of interest to traders of XAU/USD. Late in the North American session, the price of gold saw …
Read More »Dollar Dips Amid Risk Sentiment, Awaits Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar experienced a slight dip in early European trading on Tuesday, attributed to a minor uptick in risk sentiment. However, trading ranges remained narrow as investors eagerly awaited the release of crucial inflation data. As of 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against …
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