Euro has shown resilience despite weaker-than-expected German economic data released on Tuesday. This data highlighted a deterioration in consumer confidence within the Eurozone. The German GfK consumer confidence index fell to -22.0 in September, compared to -18.6 in August, reflecting growing pessimism among European consumers about the economic outlook. Additionally, …
Read More »Gold climbs as rate cut forecasts increase
Gold prices continued to climb on Tuesday, buoyed by a weakening US dollar. The greenback has been under pressure amid expectations of a future path for Federal Reserve interest rates and the release of positive economic data that has boosted risk appetite in global financial markets. The US dollar has …
Read More »US stocks rallied ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report
US stocks rallied on Tuesday, driven by anticipation of Nvidia’s second-quarter earnings and expectations for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all posted modest gains. Nvidia, a tech titan, is under the spotlight as investors await its earnings report, …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip as Dollar Rebounds, but Rate Cut Bets and Safe Haven Demand Support
Gold prices slipped in Asian trading on Tuesday, pressured by a strengthening dollar. However, the potential for lower interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions kept the precious metal close to its recent highs. Gold Market Performance Spot gold declined by 0.4% to $2,507.15 an ounce, while December gold futures fell …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 26
The US Dollar Index (DXY) initially dipped to new lows near 100.50 on Monday but managed to reverse that decline later in the day, bouncing back toward the 101.00 barrier. Keep an eye on the Consumer Confidence gauge published by the Conference Board and the FHFA’s House Price Index on …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge Following Powell’s Signals
In a highly anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole Central Bank Symposium, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that it’s time to adjust monetary policy. He highlighted reduced inflation risks and growing concerns about the labor market. As a result, the gold market experienced significant buying, with December gold futures …
Read More »Market drivers; US Session, August 22
The US Dollar rebounded from its 2024 lows on Thursday as risk sentiment weakened. Rising US Treasury yields also supported the Greenback, ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole.Key Economic Events Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s Speech: The speech will provide insights into the Fed’s monetary policy …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 21
The US Dollar continued its downward trend, reaching levels last seen in late December 2023. This decline was primarily fueled by growing expectations for a September interest rate cut, as indicated by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. Key Economic Events:Jackson Hole : This influential economic gathering kicks off …
Read More »Gold Stabilizes Above $2,500 Following FOMC Minutes
The recent minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting indicate that the central bank is considering easing monetary policy in the near future. This sentiment has provided support to gold prices, which have remained relatively steady above the $2,500 level.Fed officials expressed increasing confidence in their ability to …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 19
Selling pressure on the US Dollar persisted as investor risk appetite strengthened ahead of crucial economic events. The release of the FOMC minutes and Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole loomed large.The USD Index plunged to its lowest point in several months, nearing 101.80, as positive sentiment dominated …
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