Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Tuesday, but remained near record highs as expectations grew for a substantial interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve later this week. The metal’s strong performance has been fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar and falling Treasury yields, driven by speculation …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 16
The selling sentiment that was undermining the dollar on Monday persisted, as traders continued to assign more weight to the possibility that the Fed might shock the markets by lowering interest rates by a half percentage point on Wednesday. For the third straight day, the US Dollar Index (DXY) fell, …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High Amid Fed Rate Cut Speculation and Trump Assassination Attempt
Gold prices surged to a record high in Asian trading on Monday, driven by heightened speculation that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates more aggressively later this week. Adding to the bullish sentiment for safe-haven assets were reports of a second assassination attempt on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Fed’s rate cut size in focus
US dollar has ceased its upward trajectory since the release of US economic data indicating a slowdown in consumer prices. This data has reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve is likely begin cutting interest rates at its September meeting. This data has fuelled speculation that the Federal Reserve is likely …
Read More »XAU/USD Hits All-time High as Rate Cut Optimism Accelerates
Gold prices have been on a remarkable ascent, reaching new all-time highs as investors flock to the precious metal amid a confluence of favorable factors. The combination of a weakening US Dollar, rising geopolitical tensions, and increasing expectations for a bolder Fed rate cut has propelled gold prices to unprecedented …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High on Fed Rate Cut Speculation, Tight U.S. Presidential Race
Gold prices surged to an all-time high during Asian trading on Friday, driven by persistent speculation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the coming week. Increased demand for the safe-haven asset amid uncertainties surrounding the U.S. presidential election further boosted the yellow metal’s appeal. Gold continued its …
Read More »Accelerating Fed Rate Cut Optimism Boosts Gold To Fresh Record Highs
On Thursday, the price of gold hit yet another record high as investors became increasingly optimistic about the future decline in global interest rates. With the second rate cut in three months by the European Central Bank (ECB), the spot price of gold soared to $2,567 per troy ounce, up …
Read More »Gold Prices Near Record Highs as Traders Bet on Lower Rates, Platinum and Silver Gain
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Thursday, hovering near record highs as traders speculated that the yellow metal will continue to benefit from a lower interest rate environment. However, expectations of a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve were dampened by a higher-than-expected core consumer price …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 10
Markets Await Key US Data, Central Bank DecisionThe US dollar maintained its upward trajectory on Tuesday, although its momentum appeared to be slowing as investors cautiously awaited the release of crucial US economic data. The US Dollar Index (DXY) remained near the upper end of its trading range, hovering around …
Read More »Gold Prices Slip Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data, Copper Retreats Amid Weak Chinese Imports
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Tuesday, as traders awaited crucial U.S. inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve’s stance on potential interest rate cuts. Spot gold dipped 0.1% to $2,502.07 an ounce, while December gold futures also fell 0.1% to $2,531.0 an ounce. Despite the slight decline, …
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