The US government posted a $170 billion budget deficit, according to the Treasury Department, which reported $467 billion in total receipts and $638 billion in total outlays.The fiscal deficit for the fiscal year 2023 was $1.696 trillion, a 23% increase from the previous year and the largest since the start …
Read More »Gold records significant gains 19/10/2023
As we expected, gold prices jumped during the previous trading session to achieve significant gains within the positive outlook. They touched the first target of $1953 and exceeded the second target of $1959, recording the highest level of $1962 per ounce. Technically, today’s movements are witnessing a retest of the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October 18
Gold initially jumped and reached $1,963, its highest level in two months, despite the moves in the bond market. The yellow metal later pulled back and settled around $1,950.The positive market sentiment that followed bright economic data from China was offset by rising tensions in the Middle East, higher yields …
Read More »2023 features strong Q3 for commodities
The energy sector led a strong third quarter for commodity indexes, with the UBS Constant Maturity Commodity Index showing strong relative performance compared to the Bloomberg Commodity Index. The industrial metals sector saw a slight increase of over 3%, and CMCITR’s larger exposure to this sector allowed for slightly improved …
Read More »Gold near the highest level in a month after the Gaza hospital strike
Gold prices touched their highest levels in nearly a month on Wednesday after the Gaza hospital explosion reinforced fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East and maintained the precious metal’s appeal as a safe investment. By 0700 GMT, the price of gold in spot transactions had risen 0.7 percent …
Read More »Gold is the biggest gainer 18/10/2023
Gold prices achieved a noticeable base above the main support floor mentioned during the previous technical report, located at the price of 1913. In achieving an upward rebound, as we expected, they touched the first official target of 1929 and approached by a few points from the next stop, 1945, …
Read More »Gold surges following US Retail Sales data
Gold prices have seen an upward trend as US Retail Sales data showed a 0.7% increase in September, surpassing the expected 0.3% increase. This comes amid rising Middle-East tensions and the upcoming speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is expected to provide significant guidance on interest rates. Gold is …
Read More »Gold is losing some luster ahead of Powell’s speech
Gold prices fell on Tuesday as the dollar and US Treasury yields rose ahead of economic data and a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell this week, which could shift the direction of upcoming interest rate decisions. Spot gold prices fell 0.1 percent to $1,916.88 per ounce by 0703 …
Read More »Gold to be monitored 17/10/2023
Mixed movements without a clear direction dominated gold prices during last Monday’s trading session, bringing gold back to immediate stability below the 1913 level, considered one of the most important keys to the trend during the day. Technically, and with careful consideration, we find gold prices hovering around the pivotal …
Read More »Gold retreats from the highest level in a month as investors’ fears of war escalate
Gold prices fell on Monday after reaching the highest level in nearly a month, with escalating fears of the conflict between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), which pushed the precious metal to rise by more than three percent in the previous session. By 0102 GMT, gold in spot …
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