Market participants are eagerly awaiting fresh guidance on Bank of England (BoE) interest rates as uncertainty lingers over the timing of potential rate cuts. Speculation suggests the central bank might consider reducing interest rates in the early part of the second half of the year, with the likelihood of a rate cut in the June policy meeting currently below 50%...
At the close of last week's trading, Gold has shown resilience by surpassing the $2,000 mark. Recent US economic indicators hint at persistent inflation, despite signals of potential policy adjustments from the Federal Reserve. Notably, Producer Price Index (PPI) data exceeded expectations, underscoring the Fed's ongoing efforts to manage inflation. Additionally,...
Explore the latest market dynamics in our new video as we analyze the USD/JPY movement, surging over 0.90% to 148.05 following a robust US jobs report and elevated Treasury yields. The addition of 353K jobs in January has shifted Fed rate cut forecasts, reflecting a tightening labor market and bolstering confidence in the US economy. However, amidst this positive...
The Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January witnessed a deceleration in Japan's national capital, dropping to 1.6% from the previous reading of 2.4%. This marks the first time in almost two years that consumer inflation has fallen below the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) 2.0% target. Additionally, the Core CPI (YoY) experienced a decline from 3.5% to 3.1%. The Bank...
Over the past week, the price of Gold has been fluctuating between $2,000 and $2,035. This is because buyers seem to be taking a break, indicating a neutral to bullish outlook on the daily chart. Furthermore, the USD's recovery, driven by market adjustments related to the Federal Reserve and the resilience of the US economy, is putting pressure on the price of...
USD/JPY appears to encounter resistance around 148.80 over the last three days, with fading bets on a Fed rate cut. While bullish sentiments persist, the bulls take a breather, gearing up for potential momentum next week, pending the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) monetary policy hints. On the USD front, resilience continues fueled by recovering US yields and positive...
Gold's recovery near $2,030 persists as the US Dollar adopts a sideways trend. Despite a less convincing pullback in Gold, traders have tempered expectations for a Fed rate cut in March. While the precious metal has rebounded significantly amid escalating Middle East conflicts, the short-term outlook remains cautious due to limited upside potential, influenced by...
Explore the unfolding story of USDJPY in our latest technical analysis! Japan's Current Account growth fell short of expectations, printing at ¥1,925.6 billion in November. Despite markets anticipating ¥2,385.1 billion, the actual figure raised concerns. With expectations of the BoJ maintaining its ultra-dovish stance, we analyze how this might impact the JPY's...
The price of gold surged significantly on Friday, driven by a risk-averse sentiment stemming from escalating tensions in the Red Sea. The US and the UK responded to Houthi's attack on a US ship on Thursday, prompting a surge in gold purchases as the conflict in the Middle East intensified. Additionally, the yellow metal received a boost from the decline in US...
Happy New Year Traders! Gold surged, reaching a daily peak above $2,060, propelled by a nearly 1% decline in the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield on Friday. This movement was triggered by a mixed bag of macroeconomic data releases from the US, intensifying the rally for XAU/USD. The safe-haven asset exhibited notable volatility following the release of...
Despite a slight dip on Friday, the GBPUSD charts remain poised for potential new highs. The aftermath of the U.S. Federal Reserve's dovish pivot faced resistance from New York Federal Reserve President John Williams, moderating rate cut expectations and emphasizing the central bank's commitment to tackling inflation. In this dynamic landscape, both the Bank of...
Gold price retreated and closed at the $2,000 mark for the first time since November 24, extending its losses. This decline follows the latest US employment report, indicating an improving labor market. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the creation of 199K jobs, exceeding forecasts, while the Unemployment Rate dropped to 3.7%. Additionally, University of...
In this video, we delve into the recent surge in gold prices, driven by a combination of factors. On Friday, the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields experienced a decline following disappointing U.S. jobs data, solidifying expectations that the Federal Reserve will halt its interest rate hikes. The October job growth figures fell short of economists' projections, with...
Gold prices experienced a notable decline, particularly following hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell. Powell's suggestion that the Fed might not have achieved a sufficiently restrictive monetary policy to control inflation sent shockwaves through the market. This hawkish stance contradicted the earlier belief that the Fed was done...
In Friday's session, the XAUUSD experienced a slight uptick, closing the week at $1,980 after reaching a high of $1,995. However, this price increase was halted by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials, following the release of strong US housing data that led to a modest rise in US Treasuries. October's Housing Starts showed a 1.9% increase compared to...
The currency pair is currently consolidating just above the 1.2400 handle, grappling with recent consolidation highs. The Pound Sterling faces challenges in retaining gains made against the US Dollar (USD) last week. Experiencing a mid-week peak with a 2.25% gain against the USD, the GBP has since moderated to a more sustainable 1.65%. Despite a broader market...
The GBPUSD continues its descent, reaching the 1.2200 zone. Despite the UK's Q3 GDP surpassing expectations with a 0.6% annual expansion, the pair remains unresponsive as investors hold off for next week's crucial data releases to determine a clearer direction. On an annual basis, the UK's GDP growth of 0.6% exceeded forecasts of 0.5%. However, the nation treads...
Gold bulls triumphantly reclaimed the coveted $2,000 an-ounce threshold after a two-month struggle, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets. Surging US debt, reaching a record $33 trillion, propelled this rally, pushing Goldspot past the $1,980 resistance level, possibly establishing a new support zone at...