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Retail sales in the U.S. declined more than anticipated in May, dropping 0.9% following a downwardly revised 0.1% dip in April, according to data from the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau. The decline exceeded market expectations for a…
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WTI oil prices fell over 6% by early U.S. trading on Monday, as traders took profits following last week’s nearly 13% rally. The prior surge was driven by easing U.S.–China trade tensions, which boosted hopes for stronger global growth…
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Gold surged to a seven-week high at \$3444 overnight after Israel’s attack on Iran intensified geopolitical tensions, triggering strong safe-haven demand and a rapid price jump. The break above the \$3400 area—previously a strong…
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The dollar index extends losses for a second straight day, weighed down by growing expectations of Fed rate cuts—fueled by softer-than-expected May inflation—and ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade tariffs. Thursday’s renewed selloff…
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Gold reached a one-week high early Thursday, building on Wednesday’s nearly 1% surge, driven by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data that weakened the dollar and reinforced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Rising…
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Oil prices continue to rise, supported by growing optimism over a potential U.S.–China trade agreement that could ease geopolitical tensions, support global economic growth, and strengthen oil demand. WTI crude climbed to its highest level…
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USD/JPY continues to trade within the daily Ichimoku cloud (144.43–145.59), and remains confined between the Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen lines, with the Kijun-sen (145.38) acting as a cap on today’s price action. The near-term technical…
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Gold Price Inches Higher After Testing Key Support, But Recovery Remains Fragile Gold prices edged higher in early European trading after slipping to a fresh one-week low. The metal broke below strong support around the $3300 level—a key…
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Gold is trading within a narrow range during Friday’s European session, maintaining a constructive tone despite Thursday’s sharp rejection at the pivotal $3400 level and a daily close in the red. The near-term price action remains centered…
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Hiring in the U.S. private sector slowed significantly in May, with only 37,000 new jobs added—well below the consensus estimate of 111,000 and down from April’s downwardly revised figure of 60,000 (previously 62,000). This marks the…
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