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Gold gains 0.67% in late session, but geopolitical strife keeps it above $2,600 despite monthly losses. Escalation in Russia-Ukraine conflict and Middle East tensions underline Gold’s safe-haven appeal. Market optimism grows for a 25 bps Fed rate cut in December, bolstering Bullion’s short-term prospects. Gold’s price advanced late during the North American session on Friday,

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Clings to daily gains below 1.2700 The Pound Sterling clings to earlier gains yet trades off the weekly highs, which reached around 1.2749 during the European session. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.2684, virtually unchanged. Read More… Pound Sterling gives up gains against USD as 20-day EMA limits upside

The US Dollar off the lows for this Friday with markets nervous on France’s budget talks possibly toppling the government. Monday’s opening might get choppy if French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is unable to secure a deal with the far-right National Rally party. The US Dollar Index is back above 106.00 and is looking for

The Indian Rupee weakens near a record low in Friday’s early European session.  A negative trend in domestic equities and rising USD demand from importers weigh on the INR.  India’s Federal Fiscal Deficit for October and GDP growth data for Q2 FY25 will be released later on Friday.  The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its decline

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Consolidates near weekly highs on Thanksgiving The GBP/USD consolidates at around weekly highs, posting modest losses of 0.05% at around 1.2670 due to thin liquidity conditions as US markets remain closed for Thanksgiving. Read More… Pound Sterling falls against USD with thin trading volume on Thanksgiving Day The Pound Sterling (GBP) dropsto near 1.2660

USD/CAD struggles to gain any meaningful traction, though the downside remains limited. Rebounding US bond yields help revive USD demand and act as a tailwind for the major.   Weaker Oil prices undermine the Loonie and also lend support amid Trump’s tariff threats. The USD/CAD pair remains on the defensive for the second straight day

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Surges to four-day peak, above 1.2600 The Pound Sterling rallied to a four-day peak against the US Dollar at 1.2667 as market participants shrugged off Trump’s tariffs threats, which sparked a flight to safety on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.2646, above its opening price by 0.64%. Read

The Australian Dollar gains ground as the US Dollar remains subdued amid bond market optimism. Australia’s Monthly Consumer Price Index remained consistent at a 2.1% rise YoY in October, against an expected 2.3% increase. November’s FOMC Meeting Minutes indicated that policymakers are adopting a cautious stance on rate cuts. The Australian Dollar (AUD) halts its

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Recovers after diving to 1.2500 on Trump’s remarks The Pound Sterling recovered some ground following remarks of US President-Elect Donald Trump late on Monday afternoon, in which he said that once he takes office on January 20, he would impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on all Chinese products. This

Silver prices fell by nearly 3% on Monday following reports that Israel and Hezbollah are reaching a ceasefire agreement. President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China. The non-yielding Silver struggled due to bond market optimism following the selection of Scott Bessent as the US Treasury Secretary. Silver price

Gold declines over $50 on Monday after Axios news reports that Israel and Hezbollah have reached a ceasefire agreement. Gold had already fallen after Donald Trump chose Scott Bessent to be his US Secretary of the Treasury.  Bessent is a seasoned Wall Street professional and is viewed as a safe pick by markets, reducing haven flows to

USD/CAD weakens to near 1.3945 in Monday’s Asian session.  Scott Bessent’s nomination as US Treasury Secretary weighs on the USD.  Canada’s Retail Sales rose 0.4% MoM in September, as expected.  The USD/CAD pair drifts lower to around 1.3945 during the Asian session on Monday. The weakening of the US Dollar and lower US Treasury bond

Mexican Peso makes a late session recovery, supported by strong Q3 GDP figures and lower mid-month inflation. Concerns linger as Mexico’s legislative changes could impact its status in the USMCA agreement, potentially affecting trade dynamics. Banxico Governor indicates readiness to cut rates further if inflation trends continue downward, influencing Peso’s strength. US economic data, including

Gold prices rally 1.50% on Friday, boosted by a decrease in US 10-year Treasury yields to 4.40%. Escalating geopolitical concerns, including potential expansion of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, fuel demand for Bullion’s safe-haven status. US economic data shows mixed signals; Services and Composite PMIs outperform while Manufacturing PMI remains in contraction. Gold price rallies to a

GBP/USD sinks further following poor performances in key UK economic indicators and rising geopolitical concerns. Technical analysis highlights potential for the pair to test significant supports at 1.2445 and possibly the year-to-date low of 1.2299. RSI indicates oversold conditions, suggesting a heavy bearish pressure but not yet at extreme levels. The Pound Sterling extends its

The Dow Jones gained another 400 points on Friday. After a brief lull, the major index is back into its post-election rally. Investors are pivoting out of the usual tech rally into consumer goods. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has snapped its recent soft patch, extending its midweek bullish pivot into a firm Friday

US S&P Global Composite PMI rose to 55.3 in November’s flash estimate from 54.1 in October, showing that the business activity in the US’ private sector continued to expand at an accelerating pace.  S&P Global Manufacturing PMI improved to 48.8 from 48.5, highlighting an ongoing contraction, while the Services PMI rose to 57 from 55. Assessing the survey’s

Gold price scales higher for the fifth straight day and touches a nearly two-week high on Friday. The worsening Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to drive haven flows toward the XAU/USD. Bets for a less dovish Fed, elevated US bond yields, bullish USD does little to hinder the move up. Gold price (XAU/USD) prolongs its uptrend for