The USD Index (DXY) retreated slightly as the Japanese yen strengthened and US Treasury yields displayed mixed movement. The upcoming release of Q2 Growth Rate data, Durable Goods Orders, and Initial Jobless Claims on July 25 will be closely watched. Forex Space The Japanese yen’s continued appreciation pressured the US …
Read More »Dow Jones advances amid improved risk appetite
The Dow Jones climbed to a five-day high on Monday near 38,400.00 before settling close to 38,230.00 at the closing bell. The major equity index is still down over 4% from late March’s record peaks, but it continues to pump the brakes on any meaningful declines, trading well above the …
Read More »Gold gives up record peak but remains above $2,100 ahead of Powell’s testimony
On Wednesday, gold prices experienced a slight decline but remained above the $2,100 per ounce mark, following a surge driven by increased expectations of a US interest rate cut in June, which pushed the precious metal to a record high in the previous session ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome …
Read More »Gold leaps as traders shift focus to Powell testimony
Gold prices reached a new record of $2141.59 earlier on Tuesday, driven by expectations of forthcoming Fed policy easing. Reports of slowing business activity in the US services sector contributed to the rally, with XAU/USD now trading at $2126.85.A decline in US Treasury yields supports the surge in gold prices. …
Read More »Euro extends reversal as US dollar boosted by Fed Williams
The Euro has reversed its direction on Friday’s early US session as Federal Reserve President and CEO, John Williams, cooled hopes of interest rate cuts in March. This was offset by a downbeat US NY Empire State Manufacturing Index, which fell to -14.5 its lowest level in the last 7 …
Read More »Gold price modestly gains amid US Thanksgiving
Gold price has increased by 0.14% due to thin trading conditions during Thanksgiving, with the price currently trading at $1992, gaining 0.14% after hitting a daily low of $1989.56. The gold price benefits from declining US Treasury yields and USD weakness, trading near the $2000 mark. European equities closed in …
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