MHMarkets：The dollar gradually strengthened, silver began to turn weaker, and U.S. crude oil was in a small range with a fierce battle between the bulls and the whites!
On Thursday (August 31), spot gold fluctuated in a narrow range during the Asian session, and is currently trading near $1945.21 per ounce. The weak US economic data has deepened expectations that the Fed will temporarily suspend interest rate hikes this year, causing the US dollar index to hit a nearly two-week low near 102.92 on Wednesday and helping gold prices hit a nearly month high of $1948.90 per ounce on Wednesday.
MHMarkets：August 31, 2023 - Fundamental Reminder
The US GDP growth rate in the second quarter and ADP data released on Wednesday both missed expectations, helping to reduce pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates further. The dollar index staged another "dive" in the US session, falling below 103 round numbers at one point and closing down 0.37% at 103.18.
US Dollar Recovers from Jobs Shock, Australian Dollar Dips on Cooling Inflation
On Wednesday, the dollar saw its sharpest drop in a month and a half due to the prevailing sentiment among investors that the less-than-expected U.S. jobs data has reduced the chances of additional interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve. Concurrently, the Japanese yen has maintained its position close to 146 against the dollar, bouncing back from its 10-month nadir of 147.375. This resurgence was credited to a decrease in Treasury yields, which undermined backing for the U.S. currency.
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AUD/USD Forecast: Aussie loses strength after being rejected from above 0.6500
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.
USD/CHF loses the 20-day SMA after weak labour market figures from the US
On Tuesday, the USD experienced a downturn triggered by disappointing US labor market statistics.
US stocks rally in a quiet session, Yields and USD are down, and AUD holds major support.
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.
Gold to forget about bad times? Forecast as of 29.08.2023
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.
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
WCG Markets:2023-08-31
Crude Prices Flat as Possible Rate Hikes Fuel Demand Worries
On Monday crude oil prices were flat, pressured by concerns that more U.S. interest rate increases may dent demand.
08/30 Market report
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MHMarkets：The US dollar is accelerating its decline, non-US currencies and precious metals continue to strengthen, and US crude oil is breaking the upper limit!
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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MHMarkets：August 30, 2023 - Fundamental Reminder
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.
Week Ahead: US data could alter Fed rate hike odds
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.
Outcomes of Jackson Hole & BRICS Great for Aussie Gold
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
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
Asian Stock Markets Rise as China Equities Drive Regional Gains
Despite possible challenges arising from the assertive position of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium.