The AUD/USD reached two-week highs on Wednesday, boosted by a weaker US Dollar, but then pulled back, erasing all gains after failing to hold above 0.6500. The short-term bias is still to the upside but is losing momentum.
On Tuesday, the USD experienced a downturn triggered by disappointing US labor market statistics.
US indices ended in positive territory, successfully maintaining their gains propelled by the upward momentum from the Asian session. The larger Asian market experienced a widespread surge, largely driven by Chinese stocks buoyed by the authorities' actions to stimulate their domestic market by reducing stamp duty on stock transactions.
The gold response to the important economic events should have resulted in price growth amid the expectations for the cooling of the US economy and the end of the Fed’s monetary tightening cycle. However, the eventual result will depend on the actual data. Let's talk about this topic and draw up a trading plan.
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Wednesday's new economic data showed a cooling of the US economy, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve will suspend interest rate hikes in September.
WCG Markets:2023-08-31
On Monday crude oil prices were flat, pressured by concerns that more U.S. interest rate increases may dent demand.
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On Wednesday (August 30), spot gold fluctuated in a narrow range during the Asian session, and is currently trading at $1936.12 per ounce. The performance of US job openings data released overnight was weaker than market expectations.
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A series of economic data about the United States announced on Tuesday night are not as good as expected. The dollar index took a dive, closing down 0.45 % at 103.48, as bets increased that the Fed would pause in September and that the odds of a resumption in November would decline.
Traders are expected to keep analyzing Fed Chair Powell's major speech from last Friday at the Jackson Hole central bank assembly as the week begins.
The eagerly awaited global central bank meeting at Jackson Hole concluded without any major revelations. The US Federal Reserve maintained a cautious 'higher for longer' narrative, albeit less aggressive than the previous year.
US employment data for July did not meet expectations The US dollar and US bond yields fell sharply on Tuesday, helping gold prices soar by over $15
Despite possible challenges arising from the assertive position of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Strong Gains in S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones; Weaker Economic Data Impact Fed Rate Hike Expectations
WCG Markets:2023-08-30
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