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Gold Price Preview: August 12 - August 16
Good morning, traders. Welcome back to another week in the metals and currency markets, and to our look at the week’s macroeconomic calendar. Gold spot price is back above $1500 this morning, trading $1503/oz at time of writing.
Gold Price Recap: August 5 - August 9
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome back to your recap of the week in metals and currency markets. At the time of writing this afternoon, gold is weakening a bit for the day, but shining bright with massive gains on the week representing six-year highs.
Producer Prices in July Indicate Flat Wholesale Inflation, Gold Price Ticks Downward
The Producer Price Index rose 0.2% in July on a monthly basis compared to 0.1% the month prior, with no rise in the flat annual reading of 1.7%. The monthly reading is in line with market expectations.
Initial Jobless Claims Come in Below Expectations, Gold Prices Fall
US initial jobless claims for the week ended August 03 came in at 209,000 vs. 215,000 expected, with figures for the prior week revised from 215,000 to 217,000. Continuing claims also saw a slight reduction.
Gold Prices Driven Above $1,500 and a 6-Year High – Can They Stay There?
The price of gold has continued its rocket-shot of a week today as the world’s financial markets are reeling; breaking to a six-year high above the major psychological line of $1500 an ounce this morning.
Chicago Fed’s Charles Evans Hints at Further Rate Cuts, Gold Prices Rise
Charles Evans of the Chicago Federal Reserve made statements on Wednesday morning to comment on the Fed’s monetary policy on interest rates, as well as the current state of the economy. Evans took a dovish approach, signaling that more rate cuts may be on the horizon.
Gold Price Preview: August 5 - August 9
Good morning, traders. Welcome back to Monday, and a look at our week ahead in the gold market and related assets. The economic calendar for this week is especially light and even has far fewer scheduled public appearances by FOMC officials than we typically see post-meeting.
Gold Price Recap: July 29 - August 2
Happy Friday, traders. Welcome to our weekly recap of the metals markets, are you still with us?
Employment Hits Record High in July, Gold Price Ticks Upward
The US labor force reached a total of 163.4 million in July, a record high, after adding 164,000 jobs. Jobs growth was actually below expectations of 165,000 - 170,000, although the data still points to a robust labor market.
FOMC Recap: August 1
Happy Thursday, traders. Dropping in for an odd, slightly less organized mid-week post to talk a bit more about yesterday’s FOMC and how things look for gold markets. In trying to get a helpful recap up as soon as possible after Chairman Powell’s press conference yesterday, I bypassed any attempt to give my view on things; frankly, I needed the extra time to sort out my thoughts to begin with.
ISM Manufacturing Index Sinks Below Expectations
The ISM manufacturing index hit the lowest point since August 2016 in July, dropping to 51.2 vs. 52 expected. Factory activity has now seen four straight months of downturn and is nearing contraction.
Mild Increase in Initial Jobless Claims, Gold Prices Drop
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased last week from 206,000 to 215,000. With projections of 212,000, the increase was somewhat in line with market expectations, and analysts consider the trend to be consistent with tightening labor market conditions.
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