Gold prices climbed in Asian trade on Tuesday, recovering from overnight losses as investors eagerly awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming testimony before Congress, hoping for indications of a potential interest rate cut. Gold’s Recent Gains and Rate Cut Expectations: The precious metal saw a notable increase last week, …
Read More »Gold Dips Slightly, but Holds Near One-Month Highs Amid Rate Cut Anticipation
Gold prices experienced a minor retreat in Asian trading on Monday, as investors paused to assess the upcoming testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and key inflation data due later in the week. Despite the slight dip, gold remains close to one-month highs, fueled by growing expectations of an …
Read More »Gold Prices Continue Climb on Rate Cut Expectations, Awaiting Payrolls Data
Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trading on Friday, building on recent gains as the dollar weakened ahead of crucial nonfarm payrolls data, which is expected to offer further insights into the future of interest rates. Key Points: Gold Gains Momentum: Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,363.61 an …
Read More »Gold surges amid weaker US data, increased rate cut bets
Gold has seen a significant increase in value as weak US data and a change in tone from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have increased bets that the Fed will lower interest rates earlier than previously expected. Lower interest rates are positive for Gold as they reduce the opportunity cost …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Session, June 5
The US dollar continued its weekly recovery, gaining ground even as US yields displayed a mixed tone across the yield curve. Investors are now factoring in the possibility of two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year. Meanwhile, market participants are fully anticipating a 25 basis point …
Read More »USD/CAD spiked after BoC rate decision, US ISM Services PMI data
The USD/CAD pair rallies after the Bank of Canada decides to cut its key interest rate at its June meeting. The decision was widely expected but still weighs on the Canadian Dollar, lifting the pair which also gets a second boost after US ISM Services PMIs surprise to the upside, …
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