Gold (XAU/USD) prices struggled to extend modest intraday gains through the early European session on Monday (03/03), albeit managed to hold above a three-week low touched on Friday. Traders are pricing in the possibility that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point twice by the end of this year amid signs of deteriorating consumer sentiment. This, in turn, failed to help the US Dollar (USD) capitalize on its three-day recovery from over two-month lows touched last week and helped revive demand for the non-yielding yellow metal. Additionally, growing...
The pound (GBP) traded higher against other major currencies, except the euro, at the start of the week on the back of a potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Over the weekend, United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Keir Starmer said European leaders had agreed to present a peace plan to Washington. The meeting between European leaders and Starmer was also attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which could be a major positive step towards ending the three-year war in Ukraine. Technically, signs of easing geopolitical tensions have boosted demand for riskier assets. In addition,...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices surged nearly 1% to near $31.50 during European trading hours on Monday (03/03). The white metal strengthened as rising Federal Reserve (Fed) dovish bets weighed on the US Dollar (USD). The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, extended its decline after a three-day rally and dipped near 107.00. According to the CME FedWatch tool, there is a 77% chance that the Fed will cut its benchmark lending rate in June, up from 63% a week ago. In its March and May policy meetings, the Fed was almost certain to keep rates...
Oil prices were little changed on Monday after posting their first monthly loss since November, as investors awaited the outcome of efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and the impact of U.S. tariffs. Brent crude was up 11 cents, or 0.15%, at $72.92 a barrel by 1105 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 3 cents, or 0.04%, at $69.79. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he was confident he could salvage his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. However, he said talks would need to continue behind closed doors after a violent clash in the Oval Office...
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, edges slightly lower and trades near 107.00 at the time of writing on Monday. Market mood improved after European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, showed a willingness to guarantee a peace deal in Ukraine on Sunday. The plan now needs to be backed by the United States (US). On the economic data front, the focus will be on the manufacturing sector in the United States. In addition to the S&P Global Purchase Managers Index (PMI) final reading for...