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XAUUSD: Markets Slow Down Ahead of NFP
XAUUSD: Markets Slow Down Ahead of NFP

Gold prices rose on Monday as the US Dollar weakened amidst speculation about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts starting in June. This weakened Dollar was partly due to improved risk sentiment pushing US Treasury yields lower. Despite facing challenges from declining yields, gold prices recovered to nearly $2,170 per troy ounce, driven by the Dollar's weakness. Federal Reserve Chair...

USD: PPI Sends The Dollar Flying
USD: PPI Sends The Dollar Flying

Following yesterday's dovish Fed announcement, market expectations for a full 25 basis point hike from the Fed's yearly outlook were scaled back, causing the dollar to weaken. Consequently, EUR/USD saw gains as the dollar depreciated, testing resistance levels around 1.0942 and 1.0960, which correspond to Fibonacci retracements of previous...

USD: FOMC Meeting Takes Centre Stage
USD: FOMC Meeting Takes Centre Stage

Today's FOMC meeting is the highlight of the week, and Antje Praefcke, FX Analyst at Commerzbank, discusses the USD outlook ahead of the announcement. Praefcke believes there's low risk of the Dollar declining post-meeting due to unlikely dovish surprises, especially after strong inflation readings. Instead, the Fed may emphasize...

USD Expected To Recover Some Strength
USD Expected To Recover Some Strength

In the early hours of Tuesday, the US Dollar faces challenges in maintaining its strength against major currencies, with the US Dollar Index struggling to surpass the 104.00 mark. Investors are eagerly anticipating the release of key economic data, including January Durable Goods Orders and the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for February. Additionally, the economic calendar includes reports...

THE USD Facing the Fed's Decision
THE USD Facing the Fed's Decision

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Today marks the conclusion of the first monetary policy meeting of the year by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed)…

GOLD: Where is Price Headed Now?
GOLD: Where is Price Headed Now?

Gold prices (XAU/USD) continued their upward trajectory on Thursday, bolstered by dovish guidance from the Federal Reserve (Fed). The precious metal's fundamentals are gaining strong support, suggesting a potential for sustained gains in the long term.

USD: FOMC and PPI impact on the Market
USD: FOMC and PPI impact on the Market

The U.S. dollar, as gauged by the DXY index, experienced a significant drop of nearly 0.9% yesterday. This decline was driven by a substantial fall in U.S. Treasury rates following the Federal Reserve's unexpected dovish guidance. The Fed's departure from the...

What To Expect from Gold In the upcoming week
What To Expect from Gold In the upcoming week

Gold prices (XAU/USD) surged more than 1.0% on Thursday of this week, rebounding from a lackluster performance in the previous trading session. This upward momentum was driven by a notable retreat in U.S. Treasury yields, spurred by disappointing labor market data released...

Can JPY Reach New Lows By the End of 2023? 
Can JPY Reach New Lows By the End of 2023? 

Speculation persists regarding the Bank of Japan's potential departure from negative interest rates, yet the USD/JPY maintains its position within a 150–152 range for seven consecutive sessions. Caution is warranted due to a weaker-than-expected Q3 GDP, a slump in imports, and...

Central Banks Pause Rates. Markets Await NFP
Central Banks Pause Rates. Markets Await NFP

The Federal Reserve decided unanimously to maintain interest rates at 5.25-5.50%, a highly anticipated move that retains significant implications for monetary policy's future course. Despite this decision, the FOMC refrained from definitively ruling out potential future rate hikes, leaving room for policy adjustments.

Will the NFP help the greenback?
Will the NFP help the greenback?

The odds of a final interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) this year have dropped after US job openings hit their lowest levels since early 2021. This has led to a correction in the US Dollar as traders reduced their bets on further rate hikes.

Will Gold Prices Recover Now?
Will Gold Prices Recover Now?

Gold prices have experienced four consecutive weeks of decline, with a 3.6% drop in the current month, marking the worst performance since February. Despite this decline, retail traders are showing increased bullish sentiment toward gold. This suggests that some investors see the lower prices as an attractive buying opportunity.

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