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...
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...
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...
Here I have EUR/USD on the 4Hr Chart! Price has outlined what looks to be a Possible Cup & Handle Pattern with the Low @ 1.07238 being the bottom of the "Cup" followed by an IMMEDIATE reversal to the High @ 1.10089! Now price is creating what should be the "Handle" where then price should go BULLISH breaking the Top of the Cup CONFIRMING the Pattern! *If Price...
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...
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...
With increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, having Gold in your portfolio can serve as a perfect hedge against international turmoil. As investors closely monitor events in Israel, any increase in geopolitical risk is certain to trigger panic demand for safe-haven buying in gold. Our analysis indicates that the rally is likely to reach $1930 in a...
In the latest twist of events, gold prices have experienced a significant downturn, marking the second consecutive quarterly decline. This decline, which initiated in August and persisted through September, reached a pinnacle this week, marking the most substantial drop in over two years. What's particularly noteworthy is gold's relinquishment of its stronghold...
Gold's recent performance faced an unexpected twist, challenging the notion that a Fed rate pause could be its ticket to a breakout. Instead, the precious metal found itself in the shadow of its formidable rival, the US dollar. The preceding week had seen gold bask in the glory of the US non-farm payrolls report for August. Despite an employment gain of 187,000...
Welcome, traders, to another exciting episode of my weekly price action-based technical analysis series, dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of the GBPUSD market. The Bank of England (BoE) gears up for its 15th consecutive interest rate hike on September 21st. Join us as we dissect the implications of this development on price action! August witnessed a...
In a fresh turn of events, USDJPY surged to new intraday highs on Friday, but the question remains: Can it sustain its four-week uptrend? Meanwhile, Japan's economic output hit levels above full capacity in April-June for the first time in nearly four years, raising questions about the possibility of a shift in ultra-low interest rate policy. Adding to the...
Explore the GBPUSD landscape as it maintains its optimistic stance above $1.2710 market, driven by robust UK inflation data. The Pound Sterling gains strength from this report and the potential for further interest rate adjustments by the Bank of England (BoE). With core CPI data raising inflation concerns within the UK economy, the BoE might opt for more...
Welcome back to another episode where we dive deep into the dynamic world of Gold. The bulls' recent positive traction lifted Gold's price on Friday; Breaking a four-day losing streak, it surged from its lowest point since March, hovering above the pivotal $1,885 zone. Adding to the intrigue, the US macro data paints a portrait of an exceptionally resilient...
Amidst Uncertainties, Cable Market Grapples Despite U.K. Economy's 0.2% Growth In a twist against expectations for a flat reading, the U.K. economy witnessed a 0.2% growth in the second quarter, bolstered by a 0.5% monthly increase in June. However, lingering inflation concerns loom, potentially restraining future growth with the looming possibility of further...
In light of recent data, Thursday's release indicated that U.S. consumer price index (CPI) inflation for July met expectations, mirroring the previous month's trajectory. This outcome has fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates in September. However, this development has concurrently prompted a reduction in expectations...
Welcome back to our weekly US Oil market analysis! Oil prices have been on a remarkable upward trend, extending their gains for a fifth consecutive week. The rally has been driven by perceptions that supply is increasingly tightening in comparison to demand, although recent US government petroleum data has only marginally supported this notion. Despite the...
The Japanese authorities are facing mounting pressure as the yen continues to weaken due to market expectations of ultra-low interest rates maintained by the Bank of Japan. The yen gained traction in the second half of the previous week. Speculation of government intervention to counter the currency's weakness added further support. Although direct intervention...
Get ready for an exciting dive into the world of oil markets! As we kick off the bullish messaging from Saudi Arabia and other oil producers, we have an important event on the horizon. The July 5-6 seminar will bring together oil industry CEOs and energy ministers from OPEC - the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC+, which includes Saudi Arabia...