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Surprise Rate Cut Supports Gold Despite Stronger Private Sector Payrolls in February
Private payrolls rose above expectations in February, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. Payrolls increased by 183,000 last month vs. 209,000 in January, revised down from 291,000. February payrolls added 13,000 more jobs than expected.
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Gold Price Recap: February 24 - February 28
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Gold Prices Tumble as Chicago PMI Shows Improved Conditions
A measure of business conditions published on Friday indicates that business conditions have improved from 42.9 to 49 in February. While the measure has increased, any reading below 50 indicates contraction, and the Chicago PMI has now contracted for six months in a row.
Gold Posts Losses as Personal Income and Inflation Rise in January
Household income in the US rose 0.6% in January, the largest increase in 11 months, while spending rose 0.2%, according to the Commerce Department’s report on Friday. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve’s preferred metric for gauging inflation rose 1.6% in the 12 months through January, falling short of the Fed’s target range of 2%.
Durable Goods Orders Dip 0.2% in January, Gold Price Holds Gains
Orders for durable goods in US factories dipped in January following strong growth the month before. According to the Commerce Department, January orders drawn lower by reduced demand for cars, auto parts, and military aircraft.
Gold Price Rises as US Jobless Claims Above Expectations
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week. Claims rose to 219,000 for the week ended February 22 according to the Labor Department, above expectations of 212,000. The figures are still in line with those of a healthy labor market.
US GDP Grew 2.1% in Q4, Global GDP on Track For Worst Year Since Recession
The US economy grew moderately in Q4 2019, with the government confirming a reading of 2.1% annualized growth from October to December. The reading matched an earlier estimate, bringing total GDP for 2019 to 2.3%, missing the Trump administration’s target of 3%.
Gold Price Holds Support Above $1,650 as Richmond Fed Manufacturing Dips in February
The Richmond Fed manufacturing index saw a major drop in February, diving from 20 points to -2 vs. 10 points expected. The reading comes after January unexpectedly rose from -5 to 20. As a measurement of business activity in the region, the survey may indicate that the January surge was anomalous, with a dearth of new orders pulling the numbers back down in February.
Gold Price Hovers Around $1,650 as Home Prices Gain 3.8% in December
Home prices rose 3.8% in the 12 months through December, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. The gains in December followed a 3.5% increase in the 12 months through December as home prices heated up toward the end of 2019.
Gold Price Preview: February 24 - February 28
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Gold Price Recap: February 17 - February 21
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