Mixed trading dominated gold prices during last Monday’s session, to start to decline after it recorded its highest level of $2007, within an additional downward trend that tested the 1980 support floor. Technically, and by looking closely at the 240-period chart, we find that gold prices are still stable above …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 10/04/2023
Investors are still analyzing the most recent US employment statistics. Chinese consumer and producer price index data for March will be made public on Tuesday in anticipation of the US CPI on Wednesday. Easter Monday saw the US Dollar Index (DXY) continue to improve and rise, reaching a weekly high …
Read More »Gold is down 1% after the US jobs data
Gold prices fell by 1 percent to below $2,000 on Monday after US jobs data showed continued strength in the labor market, which reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates again in May. Spot gold fell 0.8 percent to $1,992.97 an ounce by 0613 GMT. US gold …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 06/04/2023
On Friday, when markets are closed worldwide for Easter, the official US jobs report will be issued. March nonfarm payroll growth is anticipated to be 240,000. With volatility rising around the NFP publication, trading volume is anticipated to be low. There won’t be much activity before or after. Holidays and …
Read More »Friday’s NFP reading to set the scene for noteworthy scenarios
On Friday, when markets are closed worldwide for Easter, the official US jobs report will be released. The increase in nonfarm payrolls for March is anticipated to be 240,000. The trade volume on Friday is probably going to be thin, with volatility spiking around the NFP report. There won’t be …
Read More »Gold is retreating from its highest level in a year as dollar rose before US data
Gold prices retreated from their highest levels in a year on Thursday as the dollar regained some ground while investors await the US Nonfarm Payrolls report to assess the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy strategy. Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to $2,014.26 an ounce by 0543 GMT, after reaching its highest …
Read More »Gold is trying to resume its rally 6/4/2023
Trading tended to be positive and continued to control the prices of the yellow metal during the previous trading session as part of a gradual rise towards the target of the previous report at the price of 2040, to suffice with recording the highest $2032 per ounce. Technically, and with …
Read More »Gold struggles not to reverse course before NFP data
The price of gold is fluctuating on Wednesday along with the US Dollar, but it is holding steady around the $2,020s at midday after moving from a low of $2010.09 to a high of $2032.11 so far. At the time of writing, the precious metal is selling for $2020.65 per …
Read More »Gold extends its gains as US data supports bets of slowing interest rate hikes
Gold prices recorded their highest levels since March 2022 on Wednesday, as they continued to rise after weak US economic data reinforced bets on slowing the pace of raising US interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,021.97 an ounce by 0925 GMT, while US gold futures settled at $2,038.70. …
Read More »Gold continues the bullish rally 5/4/2023
Gold prices continue to achieve substantial against USD, in line with the bullish trend, as we expected during the previous trading session, touching the second official stop at $2025 per ounce. Technically, and with a close look at the 240-minute chart, we find that the relative strength index continues to …
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