Following Powell’s remarks at Jackson Hole about possible policy easing in September, gold prices surged. Powell mentions labour market-linked concerns as well as inflation management; while some Fed officials reiterate forecasts for rate cuts.US durable goods orders increased 9.9% in July, indicating a robust economy; tensions in the Middle East …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Market Caution Ahead of Powell’s Speech
Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, recovering slightly from a steep drop in the previous session. The yellow metal remained supported by cautious sentiment as markets awaited an important address by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the day, which is expected to provide more clarity on …
Read More »Gold Prices Retreat from Record Highs Amid Profit-Taking and Dollar Rebound
Gold prices pulled back from record highs in Asian trade on Thursday, as the yellow metal’s rally cooled. The market remains focused on potential U.S. interest rate cuts and rising recession fears, which have created a volatile environment for precious metals. After surging to unprecedented levels earlier in the week …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady After Record Highs as Rate Cut Bets Fuel Demand
Gold prices stabilized in Asian trading on Wednesday, following a series of record highs earlier in the week. The yellow metal has been buoyed by increasing expectations of lower U.S. interest rates, which have weakened the dollar and driven more investment into gold. As of 00:51 ET (04:51 GMT), spot …
Read More »Gold surges on sliding T-yields after US data
Gold prices surged 1.01% on Friday, supported by lower US Treasury yields amid growing optimism for an interest rate cut by the Fed in September after data showed US prices rose modestly in June.Spot gold was up about 1.01% to $2,389.71 per ounce, after hitting its lowest since July 9 …
Read More »Will PCE Be A Green Light for Rate Cut In September?
The economic landscape is shifting as evidence of cooling inflation becomes increasingly apparent. The June Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index report, a key metric closely watched by the Federal Reserve, is anticipated to reflect continued moderation in price growth. This positive trend, driven by factors such as declining gas …
Read More »US yields, Fed rate cut bets push XAU/USD higher
Gold prices have risen above $2,400, ending a four-day losing streak due to falling US Treasury yields. Market players are awaiting crucial economic data, including June’s inflation and Q2 GDP, to gauge the Fed’s next move. India’s import tax cut on gold and silver has also boosted retail demand, supporting …
Read More »What can markets expect from the PCE print?
Market expectations are pointing toward a fresh decline in both headline and core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) figures for the United States, set for release on Friday. Current projections suggest a possible drop in the headline PCE index to 2.6% for May, down from the previous month’s reading of 2.7%. …
Read More »Wall Street’s rally fatigued for the first time in a week
US stocks remained near the flatline on Friday as a tech-led rally showed signs of fatigue for the first time in over a week. The benchmark S&P 500 shed nearly 0.2%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average remained virtually unchanged. Nvidia, which briefly became …
Read More »Canadian dollar weakened amid light data releases
US markets return after a long weekend, with Fedspeak dominating headlines. The Canadian Dollar is softer on Tuesday, reflecting some gains from the start of the trading week. The Canadian Dollar is softer as investors await the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation due on …
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