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 …
Read More »Financial Markets Weekly Recap: Market Resilience Amidst Cooling Inflation, Steady Growth
The past week has witnessed a notable rebound in equity markets, with the S&P 500 and the Canadian TSX surging over 6.5% and 5%, respectively, from their August 5 lows. This resurgence appears to be primarily driven by two key factors: a continued moderation in inflation and a resilient economic …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 1
The US dollar emerged as a clear safe-haven asset, rallying significantly amidst a broader risk-off environment. The greenback’s strength was exacerbated by a cautious monetary policy stance adopted by the Bank of England, which opted for a 25 basis point rate cut while expressing concerns about the potential for further …
Read More »Gold extends gains 1/8/2024
Gold prices saw notable gains in the previous trading session. Previously, we maintained a neutral stance due to conflicting technical signals, noting that a break above 2394 could trigger an upward trend towards targets of 2410 and 2420, with potential further gains extending to 2437. The price has now reached …
Read More »Jerome Powell Takes Center Stage After Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve, under the leadership of Chairman Jerome Powell, has demonstrated unwavering commitment to aligning and determination to adjust its actions with market expectations. Their recent decision to maintain interest rates without deviation from prevailing trends reflects this resolve. By doing so, Powell aims to instill confidence in investors …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, July 31
BoJ Surprise, Fed Signal: The unexpected rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) surprised the foreign exchange (FX) world on Wednesday. The Fed left its policy rate unchanged but signaled a potential rate cut in September.Upcoming Events:Bank of England (BoE) decision: Odds are split regarding a probable rate reduction. …
Read More »Gold needs to monitor price action 30/7/2024
Gold prices continue to fluctuate within a narrow range, bounded by the support level at 2366 and the resistance level at 2394. From a technical analysis standpoint, the simple moving averages are acting as resistance, while trading remains below the key resistance level of 2394. This bearish sentiment is further …
Read More »Gold Prices Decline After Failing to Break Key Resistance 25/7/2024
In the previous report, we maintained a neutral stance due to conflicting technical signals, noting that stability above the 2410 resistance level might lead gold prices to target 2426 and 2438. Gold prices reached 2432, achieving the first target. Today, from a technical perspective, gold prices have rapidly declined after …
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