Share: CME Group’s flash data for gold futures markets noted open interest rose for the third session in a row on Friday, this time by more than 1K contracts. Volume followed suit and went up by nearly 64K contracts after two consecutive daily drops. Gold now retargets $1900 Friday’s marked rebound in gold
Share: Gold price scales higher for the second straight day and climbs to over a one-week high on Monday. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East provide a strong lift to the safe-haven XAU/USD. Hawkish Fed expectations, elevated US bond yields underpin the USD and cap gains for the metal. Gold price (XAU/USD)
Trade Smarter – Sign up for the DailyFX Newsletter Receive timely and compelling market commentary from the DailyFX team Subscribe to Newsletter Most Read: September Jobs Report: Payrolls at 336,000; Gold and US Dollar Go Their Own Way U.S. stocks sank in the third quarter, hurt by soaring U.S. Treasury yields. During this period, the
© Reuters. Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Ashkelon in southern Israel October 7, 2023. REUTERS/Amir Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Investors are closely watching events in Israel as a geopolitical risk to markets, with some expectation the violence could prompt a move into safe haven
SEPTEMBER LABOR MARKET REPORT September U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 336,00 versus 170,000 expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.8%, one-tenth of a percent above estimates. Average hourly earnings clocked in 0.2% m-o-m and 4.2% y-o-y, slightly below forecasts Most Read: Seasonality and Historical Q4 Performance of U.S Equities: S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100
Gold and Silver: Near-Term Technical Update Gold and silver prices take a breather from losses This is allowing support levels to be reinforced What are key levels to watch in the event of breakouts? Recommended by Daniel Dubrovsky Get Your Free Gold Forecast XAU/USD Analysis In recent days, gold and silver prices have pressed the
US NFP REPORT KEY POINTS: The U.S. economy is forecast to have created 170,000 jobs in September. The unemployment rate is seen ticking down to 3.7% from 3.8% previously, signaling persistent labor market tightness. A strong NFP report will be positive for U.S. yields and the U.S. dollar, and bearish for gold and stocks. Most
Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) Analysis, Prices, and Charts Gold continues to struggle at multi-month lows. US Jobs Report is the next macro-driver on the economic calendar. Download the Brand New Q4 Gold Forecast Recommended by Nick Cawley Get Your Free Gold Forecast The US dollar is drifting lower in early trade as US yields
GOLD OUTLOOK & ANALYSIS Higher US Treasury yields add to gold pains. ADP employment change, ISM services PMI and Fed speakers under the spotlight today. Oversold RSI a sign of gold upside to come? Recommended by Warren Venketas Get Your Free Gold Forecast XAU/USD FUNDAMENTAL BACKDROP Gold prices are trading lower for the 8th consecutive