Gold prices remained steady at all-time highs in Asian trading on Friday, driven by escalating U.S.-EU trade tensions and weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which bolstered expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key Gold Price Movements: Spot Gold: $2,986.62/oz, after hitting a record high of $2,993.90/oz earlier. Gold Futures (April): …
Read More »Gold Rises as Cooling U.S. Inflation Fuels Rate-Cut Bets
Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which reinforced expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $2,945.18 per ounce, while gold futures for April delivery edged 0.2% higher to $2,953.62 per ounce as of 00:56 ET …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady as Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices remained steady in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors exercised caution ahead of a key U.S. inflation report. The metal continued to find support from its safe-haven appeal amid ongoing volatility surrounding President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies. Spot gold held at $2,911.17 per ounce, while gold futures …
Read More »Gold Supported by Safe-Haven Demand Amid Recession Concerns
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened to a four-month low amid mounting recession fears driven by President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Investors are now cautiously awaiting the release of U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data scheduled for Wednesday, which could have a …
Read More »Gold retreats after rising expectations of a possible resurgence of inflation
Gold declined at the close of trading on Monday after the recovery of the US dollar, which benefited from its place among safe-haven assets that rebounded following concerns about Trump’s tariffs on the US economy.Gold futures fell to $2,893 per ounce, compared to the previous daily close of $2,917 per …
Read More »Jobs Data Eve: Key NFP Looms Amid Shifting Market Dynamics
NFP Anticipation: Jobs Growth Expected Amidst Economic ShiftsThe US labor market’s health is once again under scrutiny as the February Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report approaches. Scheduled for release on Friday, March 7, the data is expected to reveal the creation of approximately 160,000 net new jobs. Economists also anticipate a …
Read More »U.S. Job Growth Slows in January Amid Revisions and Weather Disruptions
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in January, signaling a potential slowdown in labor demand. However, analysts cautioned that the figures may be distorted by annual revisions and extreme weather conditions. Nonfarm payrolls: 143,000 (below the forecast of 169,000). December jobs revised upward: 307,000 (previously reported as 256,000). …
Read More »Decoding Looming NFP Report: A Deep Dive into the Numbers and Market Implications
The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) is poised to release its January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, a critical economic indicator that provides insights into the health of the U.S. labour market. The consensus forecast anticipates an increase of around 170,000 jobs, following a 256,000 increase in December. This report …
Read More »Gold Retreats from Record Highs as Dollar Soars on Trump Tariffs
Gold prices fell on Monday, pulling back from record highs as the U.S. dollar surged following President Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Market Reaction: Spot gold dropped 0.7% to $2,780.56 per ounce Gold futures (April contract) declined 0.8% to $2,810.30 per ounce Spot gold had …
Read More »Gold Holds Near Record High Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
Gold prices remained steady on Friday, hovering near record highs as safe-haven demand surged due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs and cautious sentiment ahead of key U.S. inflation data. Spot gold was unchanged after touching a record peak of $2,799.60 per ounce. Gold Futures (February) rose 0.1% to $2,793.74 per …
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