Gold price surges on Wednesday, up by over 0.60%, folllowing US inflation data, which increased speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will resume its easing cycle at the upcoming September meeting. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $3,646, shy of the record high of $3,674. Bullion up 0.60% fueled by Fed cut bets, Middle East tensions and Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace The Producer Price Index (PPI) in August revealed that the disinflation process resumed in August, as businesses seem to absorb some of the US President Donald Trump's tariffs, in exchange for...
EUR/USD corrected near 1.0450 in the European session on Monday (1/27) after hitting a six-week high near 1.0520 on Friday. The major currency pair faced pressure as the US Dollar (USD) started the week on a positive note amid risk-averse market sentiment. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of six major currencies, attempted to recover from last week's losses and surged near 107.75. The US Dollar's safe-haven appeal has been boosted as US President Donald Trump's tariff concerns have returned. Trump imposed a 25% tariff on South American trading partner...
The GBP/USD pair remains under selling pressure near 1.2450 during the early European session on Monday (1/27). Renewed US Dollar (USD) demand amid safe-haven flows dragged the major lower. According to the 4-hour chart, the bullish outlook for GBP/USD is in place as the major is above the key 100-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA). The upside momentum is reinforced by the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which is above the midline around 64.70, suggesting that further upside appears favorable. On the upside, immediate resistance is seen in the 1.2500-1.2510 region, which represents the...
The USD/CHF pair traded in the positive territory near 0.9065 during the early European session. The US dollar (USD) moved higher as traders assessed the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff plans earlier in the week. On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision will be in focus. US President Donald Trump on Sunday imposed broad retaliatory measures against Colombia, including tariffs and sanctions, after the South American country refused to allow two military planes carrying deported migrants to land. However, the White House said on Monday that Colombia has...
Gold dipped on Monday pressured by a firmer dollar, while investors focussed on the Federal Reserve's first meeting of 2025 for more guidance on the U.S. interest rate path. Spot gold dropped 0.6% to $2,755.80 per ounce, as of 0509 GMT, after trading just below record-high levels on Friday. U.S. gold futures fell 0.7% to $2,760.70. The dollar (.DXY), gained 0.3%, making gold expensive for other currency holders. The U.S. and Colombia pulled back from the brink of a trade war, after the White House said the South American nation had agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported...
Silver price (XAG/USD) has retraced its gains, trading around $30.30 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Monday. The non-interest-bearing metal faces challenges with the upcoming US Federal Reserve (Fed) policy decision this week. There is widespread anticipation that the Fed will maintain current interest rates, marking the first pause in the rate-cutting cycle that began in September. The uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump's trade and immigration policies could prompt the Federal Reserve to remain cautious about cutting rates this year. Trump's policies are perceived...
Oil fluctuated as investors reacted to rapid-fire moves on trade by the Trump administration, with the US threatening, and then holding off, a broad package of curbs against Colombia. Brent dropped below $78 a barrel, but pared a deeper intraday loss, while West Texas Intermediate was near $74. Following a dispute over migrants, President Donald Trump first ordered tariffs against Bogota, before the White House paused the actions as Colombia agreed to all Trump's conditions. The US dollar, meanwhile, pushed higher, weighing on most commodities. Crude remains higher this...
The Australian Dollar (AUD) ends its three-day winning streak against the US Dollar (USD), with the AUD/USD pair trading subdued following the release of mixed Chinese Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data on Monday. As close trade partners, China's economic performance significantly impacts the Australian economy. China's NBS Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.1 in January, down from 50.1 in December, missing the market expectation of 50.1. Similarly, the NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI declined to 50.2 in January compared to December's 52.2 reading. The Australian Dollar also failed to gain support...
Gold edges lower in early Asian trade, as investors await the Federal Reserve's rate decision this week, when interest rates are widely expected to be kept on hold. "A change in the tone of the Federal Reserve could affect the direction of the market," says Harbourfront Wealth - Sonora Wealth Group in a note. However, the global economic outlook under the Trump administration could continue supporting gold prices, says its investment advisor Miro Svoboda. Gold typically has an inverse relationship with interest rates, with high rates damping demand for the non-interest-bearing metal. Spot...
Gold (XAU/USD) is extending its decline on Wednesday for a second consecutive day as the US Dollar (USD) and US Treasury yields firm ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)...
Oil extended declines after OPEC+ agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase next month, raising concerns about oversupply just as US tariffs fan fears about the demand outlook.
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The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened against its US counterpart and reversed part of Friday's recovery from the lowest level since July 23 following Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's remarks....