The gold market is not seeing much reaction to the latest economic data as it tries to hold support around $1,800 an ounce. December gold futures last traded at $1,796.30 an ounce, down 1% on the day. At the time of writing, gold price even deteriorates to $1778.71. With a …
Read More »Dollar rises after China data, yuan falls due to interest rate cut
The safe-haven US dollar rose on Monday after a fresh batch of disappointing data from China reinforced fears of a global recession. At the same time, the yuan fell after the People’s Bank of China surprisingly cut interest rates. Chinese industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment missed analysts’ …
Read More »Gold falls with the rise of the dollar and fears of raising US interest rates
Gold prices fell on Monday as the dollar rebounded amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates sharply, adding to pressure on the yellow metal. And gold fell in spot transactions 0.6 percent to $ 1791.33 an ounce by 0704 GMT, after rising by about 1.6 percent last …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, August 8-12
August is historically the dullest month of the year for financial markets, but all five trading days (August 8-12) witnessed important market news and economic data that had a significant impact on almost all assets. The influence of the week’s economic data could continue into the future. The CPI report …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Friday, August 12
The dollar index on Friday rose by +0.58% and recovered mildly from Wednesday’s 5-week low. Still, the dollar closed -0.9% lower on the week. The dollar on Friday saw support from the stronger-than-expected US consumer sentiment report.On the surface, the University of Michigan’s latest survey of consumer sentiment was largely …
Read More »Gold gains on retreating Treasury yields
Gold prices drifted higher on Friday helped by a drop in U.S. Treasury yields and setting the metal on path for a fourth straight week of gains, as investors took stock of the recent inflation data out of the United States.Gold rose 0.5% to $1,798.86 per ounce by 1800 GMT …
Read More »Gold is trying to maintain the gradual upward trend 12/8/2022
The technical outlook is unchanged, and there was no change in the gold’s movements, maintaining positive stability within the gradual bullish slope, recording its highest level around the psychological barrier of $1800 per ounce. Technically, and carefully looking at the 4-hour chart, we notice the price stability above the 50-day …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Thursday, August 11
The US dollar seesawed between gains and losses on Thursday, ending the day lower against most major rivals. Wall Street opened the day firmly higher amid more signals of receding US inflationary pressures, as the July Producer Price Index advanced by 9.8%, below expected.The EUR/USD pair peaked at around 1.0360 …
Read More »Gold is looking for additional momentum to resume the rally 11/8/2022
Gold prices achieved the bullish target posted during the previous analysis, at 1808, recording its highest price of 1808 after the US inflation data. Technically, and by carefully looking at the 4-hour chart, we notice the price stability above the 50-day simple moving average. In addition, we see the precious …
Read More »Gold touches the target, eyes on inflation figures 10/8/2022
Gold prices achieved the positive outlook as we expected, reaching the first target mentioned in the previous report, at 1797, attacking the psychological resistance level of $1800 per ounce. Today’s technical view indicates the possibility of an upside potential based on the price’s success in surpassing the upside and consolidating …
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