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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...

13:13

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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...

14:59

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Despite the recent retracement, the Pound remains poised for an uptrend continuation. The GBPUSD closed last week's trading session at the 1.25000 handle, holding steady after a stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) gave the US Dollar (USD) a final boost to end the week. Looking ahead to the coming week, there is a flurry of central bank activity, with...

12:38

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Gold continues its upward trajectory, achieving its highest monthly close in November and nearing record highs. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while acknowledging soft inflation, emphasized that core inflation remains high. As US Treasury bond yields decline, providing a tailwind for Gold, the market anticipates potential Fed rate cuts, with about 135 basis...

12:20

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The GBPUSD continued its upward momentum, closing the week around 1.27100, a key level for the upcoming week. The Pound's strength is fueled by expectations that the Bank of England will delay rate cuts compared to the Fed and ECB. This sentiment was further supported by a decrease in Treasury yields following Powell's comments about the balanced risks of interest...

12:34

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The previous week saw the Pound sterling reach 1.2600 zone against the US dollar, reflecting positive reactions to the S&P Global/CIPS data. Even amidst mixed economic signals from the US, including robust Services and Composite PMIs but a contracting Manufacturing PMI, the GBPUSD pair maintained its strength. In the UK, inflation has shown signs of cooling down...

14:47

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Gold maintains its position around $2,000, buoyed by a weakening US Dollar and mixed US PMI data from Friday. Despite the recovery in US Treasury bond yields, the broadly weaker dollar prevails, driven by dovish bets on the Federal Reserve amid a manufacturing sector downturn. However, the upward momentum of gold faces potential constraints as rising US Treasury...

12:34

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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...

12:37

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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...

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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...

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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...

13:19

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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...

12:19

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The pound Sterling experienced a turbulent week as it traded within a narrow range. However, a recovery in broad-market sentiment occurred after the release of a disappointing US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. This report sparked investor risk appetite, particularly heading into the weekend. The US NFP figures fell short of expectations, revealing the worst...

12:23

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Amidst a backdrop of economic uncertainty, the US Dollar has managed to hold its ground, gaining modest strength against various currencies. This resilience comes on the back of a surprising surge in the US economy, defying recession fears that have loomed since 2022. Data reveals a robust 4.9% growth rate in the third quarter, marking the fastest pace in nearly...

13:30

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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...

10:51

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On Thursday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell joined his teammates in endorsing a stable interest rate policy, providing further support for the XAUUSD. Amidst increasing geopolitical risks, with the conflict between Israel and Hamas spreading to more countries in the region, Gold extended its weekly rally and reached the $1,990 area for the first time in five months on...

13:11

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Despite a setback in UK Retail Sales last Friday, where September's retailers' receipts fell by -0.9% against the expected -0.1%, the Pound Sterling is finding its footing amidst a weakening US Dollar (USD). As it finds demand around the $1.21000 area; the GBPUSD pair is capitalizing on the current market conditions, aiming to secure gains in the face of global...

10:09

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The week concluded with crude prices surging by a staggering 7%, leaving investors on edge as the Middle East crisis intensified. Israel's announcement of a ground assault on Gaza propelled the region into a new phase of heightened tensions, further fueling market uncertainty. As we look ahead to the coming week, two pivotal factors will shape the direction of oil...