Gold has seen a significant increase in value as weak US data and a change in tone from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have increased bets that the Fed will lower interest rates earlier than previously expected. Lower interest rates are positive for Gold as they reduce the opportunity cost …
Read More »Market Driver; US Session, July 3
The US dollar fell to multiday lows in the wake of another data-driven sell-off, which coincided with a general decline in US rates and the July 4 Independence Day holiday. The UK general elections are also anticipated to be actively watched by markets in the lead-up to the French second …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, July 1: Markets Await Speeches by Powell, Lagarde
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. …
Read More »Gold prices stabilizes ahead of eventful US week
The US dollar and Treasury yields continue to rise without affecting the value of gold. Mixed data on US manufacturing: For the third straight month, the S&P PMI rises while the ISM PMI falls. The US 10-year Treasury yield rises by about 9 basis points to 4.489%, supporting the dollar’s …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Traders closely watch Fed’s signals
In this report, we take a look back at the latest five trading days with a focus on the market news, economic data and headlines that had the most impact on key financial assets; including oil and gold prices as well as the key correlated assets. It is an opportunity …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, June 27
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, …
Read More »Gold prices in red territory ahead of PCE data
Gold CFDs are -0.40% down, trading at $2323.40 and spot gold is -0.45% down, trading at $2323.97 at the time of writing. As traders await additional information and news before taking positions, the gold market is experiencing a muted sentiment. Further hints regarding the direction of US interest rates—which are …
Read More »Gold prices decline following higher than expected US data
Gold has reversed earlier gains following the release of higher-than-expected US PMI data, which showed strong activity levels in US Manufacturing and Services in June. This indicates that inflation and interest rates will remain higher for longer, causing gold to drop off a cliff to trade in the $2,330s on …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, June 19
On Wednesday, investors remained mainly focused on the timing of Fed rate cuts. Attention will, next, shift to the BoE meeting as well as the flash PMIs readings.CurrenciesEUR/USD advanced marginally and managed to retest the 1.0750 zone amidst the irresolute price action in the US Dollar. On June 20, the …
Read More »Gold prices decline despite positive central bank demand forecast
Gold (XAU/USD) price has fallen over a quarter of a percent on Tuesday as the market shifts towards riskier assets over safe-havens. A World Gold Council survey indicates that central bank demand is expected to remain strong in 2024, adding a backwind to the gold price. The decline comes as …
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