On Wednesday, Ukraine called its citizens back from Russia and declared a state of emergency. While, Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy, in the latest ominous signs for Ukrainians who fear an all-out Russian military onslaught, as per Reuters.The lack of positive developments over the Russia-Ukraine tussle has put the …
Read More »Gold Slips From Over 8-Month High
Gold fell on Monday after hitting its highest level in more than eight months, as demand for safe havens waned after the US and Russian presidents announced their intention to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis, and the metal came under further pressure from an expected interest rate hike …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 18 February
During Friday’s session, the precious metal consolidated around the $1,886-$1,900 area, amongst exchanges of statements in news media between Russia, Ukraine, and NATO countries, keeping uncertainty around the current situation in Ukraine.Brent crude futures settled 57 cents, or 0.6%, higher at USD 93.54 a barrel, while American WTI crude ended …
Read More »Gold Hits $1900 As Russia-NATO Tensions Boil
The Gold Index (XAU/USD) hit $1900 per ounce for the first time since June 2021 on Thursday, taking its on-the-day gains to more than 1.5% as geopolitical tensions between Russia, Ukraine and NATO simmer, stimulating demand for safe-haven assets.Gold now trades more than 2.0% higher on the week, taking its …
Read More »Gold Rises to 8-Month High as Bond Yields Fall
. Gold prices rose in trading today, Thursday, to their highest level in 8 months, as Treasury yields declined, while reports of mortar fire in eastern Ukraine prompted investors to resort to gold bullion. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $1,876.41 an ounce, approaching a June high of $1,879.48 hit on …
Read More »Gold Hovers Near 8-Month Peak as Concerns Over Ukraine Return
. Gold prices rose on Thursday towards their highest levels in eight months this week as US Treasury yields fell, while reports of mortar fire in eastern Ukraine prompted investors to choose safe bullion. And gold rose in spot transactions 0.4 percent to $ 1876.41 an ounce, hovering near its …
Read More »Gold Awaiting FOMC Minutes For Direction
Gold prices found good support in the $1850 area and has advanced on Wednesday in the run-up to Fed minutes. Geopolitical angst regarding Russia/Ukraine remains elevated, underpinning gold, which is also being supported by technical factors.The price of the yellow metal is going and froing between the day’s range of …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 15 February
The market mood improved on Tuesday as market players rushed to price in a de-escalation of the Russia-Ukraine tensions after the Russian Minister of Defense announced that some of the troops at the border would return to their bases.Nevertheless, comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin released during the American afternoon …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 14 February
Russia-Ukraine tensions dominated financial markets on Monday, leading to some solid safe-haven demand. The catalyst was a statement from US President Joe Biden, who told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday that the US would respond “swiftly and decisively” if Russia takes further steps toward invasion.Early on Monday, Russian …
Read More »Gold Price Steadies Around $1860s Despite Us Dollar Strength, High Us Bond Yields
The safest haven asset of all, gold, has remained steady during the beginning of the week, despite a stronger US dollar across major currencies. The Golf Index, however, has retreated from daily tops around $1,871 as geopolitical tensions appear to ease in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. XAU/USD is …
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