Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled potential rate cuts based on economic progress, stating that there is no rush to change existing monetary policy. The Gold Index has reacted to Powell’s rejection of bets on a March rate cut and emphasis on a cautious approach to managing inflation. Gold prices …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Lower on Easing Rate Cut Expectations
Gold prices are poised to register their first monthly decline in four months as investors recalibrate expectations for rapid and substantial cuts in US interest rates, given the robust state of the economy. Anticipation surrounds the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later on Wednesday, influencing market sentiment and gold’s performance. …
Read More »Gold rises as concerns mount over conflict in the Middle East
Gold prices experienced an upturn on Monday, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which prompted increased demand for the precious metal as a safe-haven asset. Trading activity remained subdued as investors awaited statements from the Federal Reserve Chairman for clarification on interest rate matters. In spot transactions, …
Read More »Gold is heading for its second consecutive weekly decline
Gold prices rose during trading today, Friday, the twenty-sixth of January, but they are heading towards recording the second weekly losses in a row, amid the rise of the dollar supported by positive economic data. The US economy grew more than expected during the last quarter of 2023, by about …
Read More »Gold attempts to recover after higher-than-expected US GDP data
After the most recent data revealed that the US economy grew faster than anticipated and that inflation came in lower than expected, gold prices are trading at session highs during the North American session. The yellow metal is trading at $2014.39 per ounce at the time of writing.The US economy …
Read More »Gold is hovering near a one-week low amid the strength of USD
Gold prices maintained their position near a one-week low on Thursday, as they grappled with the influence of a resilient dollar and escalating bond yields. The market’s focus was primarily directed towards the impending release of US GDP data and the outcome of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy …
Read More »Gold recovers its losses ahead of US economic data
Gold prices stabilized on Wednesday, recovering from early losses. This coincided with a decline in the dollar from its six-week high and investors awaiting the release of upcoming US economic data. In spot transactions, gold settled at $2,029.39 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.2 percent to $2,030.50. The …
Read More »Gold shines as dollar declines amid anticipation of central bank decisions
Gold prices saw an increase on Tuesday as the US dollar weakened, with investors anticipating interest rate decisions from various central banks and key economic data from the United States later in the week. In spot transactions, gold rose by 0.5 percent to $2,030.64 per ounce by 0545 GMT, and …
Read More »Gold holds above $2,020 ahead eof key central bank meetings
Gold prices remain range-bound at $2021.48, trading at the time of writing. Markets are cautious ahead of a busy week of policy meetings with central banks, including the Bank of Japan. The US Dollar Index moves in a tight range around 103.32. The Fed Funds Futures market sees no change …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – January 22, 2024
Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – January 22, 2024Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the key developments across markets and the performance of the most important assets, in an interview …
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