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In case inflation unexpectedly makes a comeback, the world’s largest central banks will carry out their mandated duties and fight back. This has obviously become a main concern since the beginning of 2024. In order to return US inflation to low pre-pandemic levels, the US central bank is likely to …

Gold prices surged on Friday, poised to clinch their first weekly gain in three weeks. A confluence of factors, including a weakened dollar and escalating tensions in the Middle East, fueled investor appetite for the precious metal. Market Dynamics: Tracking the Numbers At 0411 GMT, gold prices in spot transactions …

Gold Surges on Weak Dollar and Middle East Tensions Gold prices surged on Thursday, bolstered by a weakened dollar and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Investors eagerly awaited more US economic data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. At 0328 GMT, spot gold climbed 0.1 …

Gold prices climbed on Thursday, buoyed by a weakening dollar and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Investors remained attentive to upcoming US economic data, seeking insights into the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate policies. By 0328 GMT, spot gold advanced by 0.1 percent to $2,026.7 per ounce, following yesterday’s …

As the US dollar remains under pressure ahead of the publication of the FOMC minutes, the price of gold advances on geopolitical tensions and investors are awaiting FOMC minutes for cues on the outlook of the US rate policy. Gold is trading at $2025.48 per ounce at the time of …

Ahead of the FOMC minutes and the US opening bell, the US dollar is trading in the red. The Dollar Index recovers from Tuesday’s loss and trades back over 104. The US Dollar Index (DXY) shows that the dollar is down and that it is once more on the verge …

In the pulse of the financial world, the spotlight of the past week fell squarely on key US economic indicators, particularly inflation data, igniting a flurry of activity and recalibration across markets. Inflation Insights Headline US inflation for January came in at 3.1%, a modest improvement that fell slightly short …

The euro has gained ground on the US Dollar following a drop in US retail sales and Treasury yields, leading to a decline in US rates and the dollar. The EUR/USD pair trades at 1.0784, with softer Eurozone data indicating a rise in the euro. Retail sales decreased by -0.8%, …

The US dollar maintained its position near a three-month high on Tuesday, bolstered by reduced expectations of significant interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Conversely, the Australian dollar saw an uptick following indications from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) suggesting a potential interest rate hike to address …

On Monday, the US dollar surged to its highest level in eight weeks against major currencies as traders recalibrated their expectations for significant interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year. The robust performance of the US economy, coupled with a stronger-than-expected jobs report, contributed to the dollar’s ascent. …