Gold fell to its lowest level in more than four months on Monday, as strong US jobs data fueled fears of an earlier-than-expected interest rate hike, increasing the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding yellow metal. And gold fell in the spot market 1.1% to 1744.50 dollars an ounce. In …
Read More »Gold Confirms The Break And Negativity Remains
The prices of the yellow metal incurred heavy losses during the trading session last Friday, under pressure from the rise of the US currency, to end its trading around 1762. Technically, and by looking at the 4-hour chart, we find the continuation of the negative pressure is still valid, as …
Read More »Gold Extends Weekly Losses and Finish at Lowest in about Four Months
Gold prices finished lower on Friday, as the U.S. Dollar (USD) surged following the release of last month’s strong jobs report. Gold front month futures declined by $45.10, or 2.50%, to close at $1,760 per ounce, losing the key 1,800 level and finishing at its lowest level since April 14. …
Read More »Gold falls due to the rise of the dollar before the US jobs report
Gold fell on Friday, August 6, to stay near the important level of $1800 an ounce, as it came under pressure from the stronger dollar as investors awaited the US jobs report for indications on the Federal Reserve’s stance on policy. And gold fell in immediate transactions 0.3% to $ …
Read More »Gold Closes at Lowest in a Week
Gold prices declined on Thursday for the second time in three sessions, despite the U.S. Dollar (USD) fluctuating against major currencies. The yellow metal has been under some selling pressures due to profit making and a relative improvement in risk sentiment that provided support for stock markets, with investors monitoring …
Read More »Gold Loses Its Luster With The Rise of The Dollar After The Statements of The US Fed
Gold prices came under pressure Thursday, August 5th, after comments from the US Federal Reserve boosted the dollar, while investors are now focusing on non-farm payrolls data for indications of a labor market recovery. And gold fell in spot transactions 0.1 percent to $ 1809.91 an ounce, while US gold …
Read More »Gold Closes with Modest Gains
Gold futures finished nearly unchanged on Wednesday amid a rebound by the U.S. Dollar (USD) and an improved investors’ sentiment. The yellow metal maintained modest gains, with front month futures gaining 40 cents, or 0.02%, to close at $1,810.50 per ounce. A weaker than expected ADP jobs report in the …
Read More »Gold Rises on Weak Dollar Ahead of US Jobs Data
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, August 4th, supported by the weak dollar, but the rise in precious metal prices remained in a narrow range, as investors awaited indications from the US jobs data regarding the recovery of the labor market. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,813.31 an ounce, while US …
Read More »Gold Settles Lower as Dollar Edges Higher
Gold prices finished lower on Thursday, amid a fluctuating performance by the U.S. Dollar (USD) that edged higher into the positive territory. The yellow metal’s front-month futures lost $8, or 0.44%, to $1,810.10 per ounce. Since the beginning of the year, gold’s contract has declined by about $83.00 or 4.38%. …
Read More »Gold Falls in Limited Range Trading Ahead of US Jobs Data
Gold prices fell, moving in a narrow range, as investors held off making big bets focusing on important US jobs data due later in the week, a key indicator of the US Federal Reserve’s stance on policies ahead. And gold fell in spot transactions 0.1 percent to $ 1810.92 an …
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