US Data and Trump Drive Sentiment in the FX Market
The US Dollar Index (DXY) managed to recover some ground, though a breakout above the 108.00 level remains out of reach for now. Weekly Initial Jobless Claims take the spotlight alongside the EIA’s report on US crude oil inventories, providing key cues for market sentiment. The EUR/USD rally lost steam after reaching multi-week highs above […]
Gold Prices Drop Amid Risk-On Sentiment, Hold Above $2,650 Level
Gold Prices Drop Amid Risk-On Sentiment, Hold Above $2,650 Level Gold price (XAU/USD) saw a sharp intraday decline on Monday after briefly touching a nearly three-week high around the $2,721-$2,722 level. This drop ended the metal’s five-day winning streak, driven by a shift in market sentiment toward risk-on assets. The decline in gold prices coincided […]
Gold Prices Remain Under Pressure as Stronger USD Weighs Ahead of Fed Decision
Gold Prices Remain Under Pressure as Stronger USD Weighs Ahead of Fed Decision Gold (XAU/USD) continues to trade lower for the second consecutive session on Thursday, impacted by a stronger U.S. Dollar following former President Donald Trump’s victory in the recent U.S. election. The dollar-denominated precious metal is seeing diminished safe-haven appeal as market optimism […]
Gold Prices Slip as Recession Fears Diminish, Set for Weekly Losses
Gold Prices Slip as Recession Fears Diminish, Set for Weekly Losses Gold prices dipped in Asian trading on Friday, weighed down by positive U.S. labor data that boosted risk appetite and reduced demand for safe-haven assets. This decline put the yellow metal on track for weekly losses. In the industrial metals sector, copper prices also […]
Gold Holds Steady Below 50-Day SMA, Awaits Fed Chair Powell’s Speech
Gold Holds Steady Below 50-Day SMA, Awaits Fed Chair Powell’s Speech Gold prices (XAU/USD) faced fresh selling pressure during the Asian session on Tuesday, reversing the previous day’s gains and approaching the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), a significant resistance level. The US Dollar (USD) gained traction as investors awaited more clarity on the Federal […]
Gold Prices Hit Two-Week High as Buyers Bet on Fed Rate Cut
Gold Prices Hit Two-Week High as Buyers Bet on Fed Rate Cut Gold prices (XAU/USD) have seen consistent buying interest for the second consecutive day, reaching a two-week peak around the $2,373 mark during the early European trading session on Thursday. The momentum is distinctly bullish, fueled by expectations that major central banks worldwide might […]
Gold Prices Fall Further Due to Fed’s Hawkish Outlook
Gold Prices Fall Further Due to Fed’s Hawkish Outlook On Wednesday, gold prices faced downward pressure as sellers stepped in, influenced by the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, which were perceived as markedly more hawkish than earlier communications. This interpretation suggests that the U.S. Federal Reserve may maintain its tight monetary policy stance […]
Gold Prices Rise Amid US CPI Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Gold Prices Rise Amid US CPI Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Expectations Gold prices (XAU/USD) gained traction on Thursday, driven by a weaker US Dollar (USD). The recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed that inflation in the US slowed in April, leading market participants to increase their expectations for US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate […]
Gold Prices Rise as Investors Anticipate US Data, Federal Reserve Comments
Gold Prices Rise as Investors Anticipate US Data, Federal Reserve Comments Gold prices (XAU/USD) are trading positively this Thursday, although gains are checked by several factors, including a stronger US Dollar and hawkish remarks from the US Federal Reserve. These influences are expected to restrain the upward movement of gold in the near term. Despite […]
Gold Prices Decline Amid Renewed Demand for US Dollar
Gold Prices Decline Amid Renewed Demand for US Dollar Gold prices (XAU/USD) lost their upward momentum on Tuesday, falling as renewed demand for the US Dollar (USD) strengthened. This decline was influenced by various factors, including geopolitical tensions and expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The recent US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data, which fell […]
Gold Gains on Risk Aversion and Slight Decline in US Dollar Before American Economic Reports
Gold Gains on Risk Aversion and Slight Decline in US Dollar Before American Economic Reports On Thursday, gold prices saw a notable recovery, clawing back much of the losses experienced earlier in the week and stirring interest among investors. Despite this rebound, gold has remained within a well-trodden range as the market’s attention is fixed […]
Gold Hits New Multi-Week Low, Awaits 50-Day SMA Test Before Fed Verdict
Gold Hits New Multi-Week Low, Awaits 50-Day SMA Test Before Fed Verdict Gold prices have dipped to a multi-week nadir as the market braces for the upcoming Federal Reserve decision. For the fourth consecutive day, the precious metal traded lower, touching levels near $1,974 per ounce during the European trading session. This downward trajectory aligns […]
Gold Holds Near Two-Week High Ahead of FOMC Minutes
Gold Holds Near Two-Week High Ahead of FOMC Minutes Gold prices (XAU/USD) have shown robust gains on Tuesday, maintaining their strong performance near a two-week high during the early European session. The persistent weakening of the US Dollar (USD) is a key driver, fueled by growing expectations of a dovish stance from the Federal Reserve […]
Gold Price Rises to New Daily High Amid Weaker Risk Appetite, Upside Appears Capped
Gold Price Rises to New Daily High Amid Weaker Risk Appetite, Upside Appears Capped Gold prices have seen an uptick, reaching a new daily high as a cautious mood in the market tempers risk appetite, suggesting a limited potential for further increases. On Thursday, gold (XAU/USD) halted its pullback from highs around the $1,975-1.976 mark […]
Gold Touches 5-Week Low Amidst Continued High US Dollar and Elevated Yields
Gold Touches 5-Week Low Amidst Continued High US Dollar and Elevated Yields Gold prices experienced a notable dip, touching their lowest level in over five weeks on Monday, as both the U.S. dollar and bond yields showcased resilience. This market movement unfolded ahead of the imminent release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, […]
US Dollar strength weighs on Gold price
US Dollar strength weighs on Gold price Gold is struggling to capitalise on Friday’s modest rise from the $1.970 region and is coming under selling pressure on the first day of the new week. The XAU/USD pair is trading around the $1.977 level during the Asian session, remaining within striking distance of a two-week low […]
Gold Price Vulnerable to Persistent US Inflation
Gold Price Vulnerable to Persistent US Inflation The cost of gold might organize further endeavors to test the 2022 high ($2071) as it moves to a new week-after-week high ($1984), however new information print emerging from the US might prompt a pullback in bullion as the Individual Utilization Use (PCE) cost file is supposed to […]
Gold Loses Some Sheen as Hawkish Fed Outweighs Softer Inflation
Gold Loses Some Sheen as Hawkish Fed Outweighs Softer Inflation It’s been difficult for Gold to keep its bullish movement even though inflation data supporting the view that the Fed’s rate hikes are slow. Perhaps a bit of base and stability is needed for gold to gear up for a clean breakout above $1800. After […]