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Gold (XAU/USD) Retests $2500/oz Ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole Remarks
Gold prices retest $2500/oz ahead of Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech. Gold's rebound in the European session and technical analysis suggest bullish momentum. September rate cuts likely already priced in. What impact will Powell's remarks have? Most Read: Japanese Yen Price Action Ideas: USD/JPY, EUR/JPY Gold prices are back at $2500/oz following a long awaited retracement which materialized during Thursdays US session.
23-08-2024 08:33 GMT by Zain Vawda
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NZ dollar slips ahead of retail sales, Powell’s speech
The New Zealand dollar is drifting on Thursday. In the North American session, NZD/USD has fallen to 0.6132 at the time of writing, down 0.41% on the day. The New Zealand dollar continues to have its way with its US counterpart and has soared 4% since July 29. New Zealand retail sales expected to slide The markets are braced for a downturn in retail sales for the second quarter, with a market estimate of -1%, following a 0.5% gain in the first quarter.
22-08-2024 10:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Japanese Yen Price Action Ideas: USD/JPY, EUR/JPY
The Japanese Yen has seen significant volatility in recent weeks, influenced by factors like US Dollar recovery and mixed Japanese economic data. USD/JPY shows potential for retesting the 150.00 level, with resistance at 146.37 and support around 143.60. EUR/JPY mirrors USD/JPY's movements, with resistance at 163.50 and the potential for a 200-pip rally if it breaches the 200-day MA. Most Read: Bitcoins (BTC/USD) Steady Range: Mt Gox Impact and Future Outlook JPY Fundamental Overview  The Japan
22-08-2024 10:18 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Euro edges lower on mixed eurozone PMI
The euro is steady on Thursday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.1136 at the time of writing, down 0.11% on the day. Eurozone services accelerates, manufacturing dips down There was mixed news from the eurozone PMIs, which provide a monthly report card for the services and manufacturing sectors.
22-08-2024 07:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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GBP/USD hits 1-month high, UK PMIs next
The British pound is showing limited movement on Wednesday, after a four-day rally in which it surged 1.7% against the retreating US dollar. GBP/USD is trading at 1.3047 in the North American session at the time of writing, up 0.1% on the day. All eyes on Jerome Powell The annual meeting at Jackson Hole has added significance this year as the Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a milestone rate cut in September.
21-08-2024 09:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Canadian dollar shrugs as Can. CPI drops to 3-year low
The Canadian dollar is almost unchanged on Tuesday after posting gains over the past two days. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3636 at the time of writing. Canada’s inflation eases to 2.5% Canada’s headline CPI rose to 2.5% year-on-year in July, down from 2.7% in June and matching the market estimate.
20-08-2024 13:16 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Australian dollar's rally runs out of steam
The Australian dollar has steadied after pummeling the US dollar over the past two sessions. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6729 in the European session, down 0.04% on the day at the time of writing. RBA minutes: Rates will remain steady The RBA minutes from the meeting earlier this month reiterated that interest rates aren’t expected to fall anytime soon.
20-08-2024 07:06 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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New Zealand dollar extends gains as services index rises
The New Zealand dollar wrapped up a fourth consecutive winning week and is in positive territory on Monday. NZD/USD is trading at 0.6076, up 0.37% in the European session at the time of writing. New Zealand PSI pace of contraction eases The New Zealand Performance of Services Index rose to 44.6 in July, up sharply from 40.7 in June.
19-08-2024 09:08 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Gold (XAU/USD) Eyes Consolidation Above $2500/oz. Will Bulls Hold the Line?
Gold prices surpassed the $2500/oz level on Friday despite a decrease in the likelihood of a 50 bps cut at the Federal Reserve's September meeting. The rally in gold prices is attributed to dovish remarks by Federal Reserve policymakers and concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East. From a technical standpoint, the weekly chart indicates a strong bullish trend for gold, but a retracement towards the 2450 mark is possible.
19-08-2024 06:44 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Markets Weekly Outlook - Gold Hits New ATH Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium
Gold reaches a new all-time high as markets reassess rate cut expectations after evaluating resilient US data. The Jackson Hole Symposium will be a key event next week, with central bankers discussing strategies for growth and monetary policy. It's a data-heavy week in Europe and the US, with the release of FOMC minutes, PMI data, and speeches from Fed Chair Powell and BoE Governor Bailey.
16-08-2024 16:54 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Euro edges higher, US dollar under pressure
The euro has edged higher on Friday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0994, up 0.21% on the day at the time of writing. The US dollar is under pressure and the euro rose as much as 1.2% this week before paring about half of those gains.
16-08-2024 07:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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New Zealand dollar stems slide
The New Zealand dollar has rebounded on Friday after a 1.4% slide over the past two days. NZD/USD is trading at 0.6017, up 0.70% in the European session at the time of writing. Solid US numbers raises risk appetite Exactly two weeks ago, a soft employment report out of the US panicked investors and caused a meltdown across global stock markets.
16-08-2024 06:44 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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