In this educational video, we delve into the recent surge in gold prices. There has been a notable uptick in gold prices, with XAU/USD recently surpassing the $2,400 mark, for the first time in almost a month. This surge in gold prices has piqued the interest of traders and investors, prompting speculation about the underlying factors driving this upward...
Join us as we delve into the latest developments shaping the GBPUSD landscape. The Pound Sterling rebounded in the second half of the week driven by robust Q1 GDP figures from the UK's Office for National Statistics, indicating a resilient economy. With a growth rate of 0.6%, surpassing expectations, the UK appears to be steering clear of recessionary woes. This...
In this week's XAUUD analysis video, we delve into the recent surge in Gold prices amidst economic uncertainties in the United States. The previous week witnessed a notable uptick in Gold prices amidst the struggle of the US treasury to gain traction. Additionally, the University of Michigan survey revealed a pessimistic sentiment among Americans, with Consumer...
We dive deep into the recent movements of Gold (XAUUSD) following the release of the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data. On Friday, Gold initially surged to the $2,310 zone after the NFP numbers missed markets' expectations, signalling a cooling jobs market. However, bears quickly took control, pushing the price back into a demand zone identified on the chart. The...
Last week, Gold attempted to extend its decline as the USD gained strength following the release of the United States annual core Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) data for March. This data exceeded expectations, with the annual underlying inflation rate accelerating to 2.7% from the projected 2.6%, albeit slower than the 2.8% recorded in...
Amidst the uncertainty characterized by global events, last week witnessed the GBP/USD pair caught in the crosscurrents of rising geopolitical tensions and pivotal central bank pronouncements. Bank of England's Deputy Governor, Dave Ramsden, took centre stage with remarks on inflation risks, yet failed to provide the anticipated support for Sterling as it plunged...
In the latest global events, Gold has soared to new heights, hitting a five-day peak above $2,400 fueled by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Investors sought refuge in the non-interest-yielding asset as uncertainty loomed, driving prices to a weekly high of $2,417 per ounce. However, the rally proved fleeting as Iran quashed fears of immediate...
Gold closed last week with a modest 0.59% gain, after touching an all-time high of $2,431. Geopolitical tensions spurred demand for safe-haven assets, pushing gold to its new peak before a pullback due to a strengthening US Dollar. The release of US inflation data midweek introduced volatility in gold prices. Following the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, the...
In this video on XAUUSD, we delve into the recent surge in Gold prices, which soared to a new all-time high above $2,330. This bullish momentum was driven by various factors, including a robust March Nonfarm Payrolls report in the United States, which tempered expectations of an imminent rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Gold's price movement continues to be...
Gold prices surged to a record high last week, marking their most impressive monthly performance in over three years. This remarkable rally was primarily fueled by mounting expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts and robust safe-haven demand. Furthermore, escalating geopolitical tensions on a global scale may drive investors towards gold as a preferred neutral...
Gold closed last week deeply entrenched in negative territory, facing strong headwinds from a resilient US Dollar (USD) which hindered XAU/USD from capitalizing on declining bond yields. The Federal Reserve's March meeting highlighted the urgency for policymakers to consider interest rate reductions, despite recent inflation reports suggesting a potential...
Gold takes a step back in the wake of sizzling US inflation data and the Federal Reserve's cautious approach towards policy easing. The anticipation of the US Federal Reserve's easing cycle gets a reality check as robust US economic data pushes back the much-awaited commencement. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's call for patience aligns with the hotter-than-expected...
The Gold price (XAU/USD) surges to a new record high above $2,180 as yields on 10-year US bonds dip to 4.04% following the release of the US NFP data. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Unemployment Rate climbed to 3.9%, exceeding expectations and up from the previous 3.7%. While Nonfarm Payrolls for February surpassed projections at 275K...
The Pound Sterling (GBP) gains strength as market sentiment improves, driven by a growing appetite for risk-sensitive assets. This sentiment is reinforced by soft wage growth and a sharp rise in the Unemployment Rate reported by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for February. The outlook for the GBP/USD pair remains positive, with widespread...
On Friday, GBP/USD saw a modest rebound post-testing 1.2600. The US Dollar is struggling to maintain its strength following the release of weaker-than-expected ISM Manufacturing PMI data from the US. February's US ISM Manufacturing PMI dropped to 47.8, contrary to the anticipated rise to 49.5 from the previous month's 49.1. The diminishing PMI sentiment is...
Gold surged on Friday, reaching its highest level since early January, surpassing 2,080 as the 10−year US Treasury bond yield dropped by approximately 1.52% following the release of mixed economic data. S&P Global's report indicated an expanding US economy, while the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) highlighted a contraction in manufacturing activity,...
Gold prices resumed it's upward momentum on Friday, closing the week with gains amid a decrease in US Treasury bond yields. The 10-year benchmark note saw a decline of three and a half basis points, settling at 4.248%. Despite recent comments from Federal Reserve officials suggesting a somewhat hawkish stance, investors responded positively by reducing...
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%...