Silver (XAG/USD) prices are trading lower after posting gains in the previous two sessions, trading around $36.50 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Friday (6/27). The decline in precious metals, including Silver, could be restrained by renewed concerns over the independence of the US Federal Reserve (Fed).
US President Donald Trump called Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell "terrible" in The Hague on the sidelines of a NATO summit and said he has several potential successors in mind. "I know of three or four people I'm going to pick." Trump could undermine Powell's authority by announcing his preferred candidate in September or October to lead the central bank next year.
In addition, traders may be cautious due to the potential weakening of market sentiment, which was driven by recent comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Araghchi said that Tehran has no intention of resuming nuclear negotiations with the United States. "There is no agreement or arrangement made to resume negotiations. There is no commitment given, or any discussion held on this matter," he added as quoted by CNN.
The US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) showed a contraction of 0.5% in the first quarter, worse than the previous estimate and market expectations of -0.2%. The dismal GDP data further supported dovish expectations from the Fed; however, this was offset by Jobless Claims falling to a five-week low of 236K and Durable Goods Orders posting a 16.4% increase, the largest increase in 11 years. Markets now await the PCE inflation report due later for further direction from the Fed. (alg)
Source: FXstreet
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