Gold prices rose on Friday, heading to record the best monthly performance since July 2020, as the banking system crisis led to the expectation that the Federal Reserve (the US Central Bank) would temporarily stop raising interest rates, which makes the yellow metal more attractive. By 0321 GMT, spot gold …
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A lower US dollar and predictions of falling interest rates have helped to support the price of gold. The US Dollar index was down 0.4% at 102.20, making gold prices denominated in dollars more appealing. On Thursday, XAU/USD fluctuated between a low of $1,955 and a high of $1,984.36 before …
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On Wednesday, the US Dollar Index (DXY) recovers while traders’ attention shifts to the looming US inflation data. The Forex market offers no clear signs ahead of crucial inflation data from the Euro Area and the US. The US Dollar is moving between gains and losses despite risk appetite. The …
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The dollar index on Friday surged by +0.55% and posted a 1-1/2 month high. Higher Treasury yields boosted the American currency with the prospects for continued hawkish Fed after Friday’s stronger-than-expected US economic data. The dollar also found support on hawkish comments by Fed officials. ECB’s Nagel said with core …
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The US dollar and yields rise further after Friday’s US economic data. US Core PCE rose above expectations in January. Gold reacted by hitting fresh weekly lows near $1,810. Gold prices dropped further after the beginning of the US trading session amid a stronger US dollar and higher Treasury bond …
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The US Dollar has benefited from Thursday’s hawkish data. The USD/JPY pair’s price is capped by the 135s so far and a move below 134.50 will be key for the week ahead. The USD/JPY pair is trading at 134.72 at the time of writing in the afternoon on Wall Street …
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Risk aversion continued supporting the US dollar on Thursday, reaching fresh February highs against most major rival currencies. The dollar advanced during Asian trading hours on the back of hawkish FOMC Meeting Minutes, finding sufficient momentum during the US session following mixed US data.Economic Data The annualized pace of growth …
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Hopes for a dovish stance by the Fed are widespread across financial markets as they are heading towards the end of the month and the FOMC policy decision on February 1. ECB policy decision is also awaited for direction. Investors and traders are closely watching Thursday’s GDP data in the …
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The US dollar showed signs of recovery in a bullish correction, supported by positive US data that has fueled speculation that the Fed will pursue fighting inflation in 2023.The dollar remained mostly flat for the day in low-volume holiday markets, trading around 104.34. The index has stuck to a range …
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US stocks extended their losses on Friday as they encountered extended selling that has become a general trait of December ahead of the long holiday weekend.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) each sank 0.5% after struggling for direction at the open. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) …
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