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Gold edged lower on Thursday after testing key support levels at \$3374 and \$3365 (23.6% Fibonacci retracement of the \$3120–\$3452 rally, trendline support, and the 10-day moving average). Near-term sentiment softened in the wake of…
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The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, as widely anticipated. While officials reaffirmed expectations for rate cuts later this year, they signaled a slower pace due to elevated inflation risks and…
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The dollar index remained steady, trading in a narrow range after three consecutive days of gains, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement. Safe-haven flows supported the greenback amid renewed tensions in the…
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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its June policy meeting, as officials weigh growing concerns about a slowing economy against the risk of rising inflation, fueled by recent U.S. import tariffs and…
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UK inflation rose by 3.4% year-on-year in May, slightly down from April’s 3.5% but above forecasts for a 3.3% increase. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, eased to 3.5% from 3.8% in April, matching expectations.…
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Cable rebounded from a fresh three-week low at 1.3415, which followed a sharp 1.2% drop on Tuesday triggered by weaker-than-expected UK inflation data for May. A softer U.S. dollar also supported the recovery on Wednesday, as markets turned…
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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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