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Gold prices rose to an 8-month high above $1,878 an ounce on Tuesday, as escalating tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine drove investors out of riskier assets in favor of safe-haven bullion. Gold prices jumped to an eight-month high on Tuesday, February 15, as investors turned away from …

The safest haven asset of all, gold, has remained steady during the beginning of the week, despite a stronger US dollar across major currencies. The Golf Index, however, has retreated from daily tops around $1,871 as geopolitical tensions appear to ease in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. XAU/USD is …

The USD/JPY pair has rebounded from the 1.1500 level during the US trading session on Monday, having failed on multiple occasions since last Friday to break below the key level. The pair is now trading close to highs of the day in the 115.60s, up about 0.2% and is eyeing …

Gold prices fell on Monday, with the rise of the US dollar, but fears of conflict between Russia and Ukraine limited losses for the metal, which is considered a safe haven and kept palladium investors in a state of anxiety. The price of gold in spot transactions fell 0.2 percent …

The US Treasury yields have been declining since the beginning of the daily trading on Friday, after consumer confidence data and their negative impact on the future of the US economy and economic recovery.Economic DataAccording to the University of Michigan’s preliminary February Consumer survey, the Consumer Sentiment Index fell to …

Federal Reserve officials are in no rush to raise interest rates prior to their scheduled policy meeting next month, nor is a half percentage-point move in March yet likely, despite a bigger-than-expected jump in consumer prices that stoked speculation about such options.Mere hours after yesterday’s CPI showed a bigger-than-expected inflation …

Gold rose further during the American session and climbed to $1836, reaching a fresh daily high. It remains near the top with a bullish tone. The upside move started after finding support again above $1820.If XAU/USD ends at current levels, it will post the highest weekly close since November, with …

The US 10-year bond yield has hit 2%. It may well pause within the said territory in a narrow range around 2% for a while.But beyond this, some analysts and observers as well as investors expect an additional rise to the 2.25% area and view this scenario as more likely, …

The NZD/USD traders were taken on a ride of volatility on Thursday as the markets positioned for macro inflationary pressures which flows made their way through every facet of the forex space. The commodity complex was bid on the inflation hedge play which initially supported the kiwi after the knee-jerk …

Major currency pairs were quite volatile on Thursday following the release of US inflation figures. The US Consumer Price Index soared to 7.5% YoY in January, higher than the 7.3% expected.The core reading printed at 6%, also above the market’s forecast. The headline spurred a short-lived US dollar’s rally, although …