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XAU / USD trend forecast October 3, 2024 Gold price (XAU/USD) remains under pressure during Thursday's Asian session due to a stronger US Dollar, supported by reduced expectations of aggressive Fed rate cuts. Wednesday's positive US ADP report highlighted labor market stability, causing investors to further lower their bets on a large rate cut in November. As a...

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XAU / USD trend forecast October 2, 2024 Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in response to Israel's actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon, boosting demand for safe-haven gold. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Iran would face consequences, while Iran warned of massive destruction in retaliation, escalating the risk of a wider...

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XAU / USD trend forecast October 1, 2024 Gold price (XAU/USD) holds modest gains in early European trading on Tuesday but remains below last week's record high. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish remarks on Monday led investors to reduce expectations of aggressive rate cuts. This supported the US Dollar, which continues to recover from its lowest level since...

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XAU / USD trend forecast September 30, 2024 Israel escalated its conflict with Iran’s allies, the Houthis in Yemen and Hezbollah in Lebanon, launching airstrikes on Sunday and raising fears of a wider Middle East war. The Israeli Defense Forces reported targeting several locations, including power plants and a seaport in Yemen. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes...

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XAU / USD trend forecast September 27, 2024 The US Dollar is struggling to extend Wednesday's recovery due to dovish Fed expectations, which continue to support Gold prices. Although some Fed officials have pushed back against aggressive easing, markets are still anticipating a 50 basis point rate cut in November. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Thursday...

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XAU / USD trend forecast September 26, 2024 The US Dollar is struggling to maintain Wednesday's recovery gains due to expectations of a dovish Federal Reserve, which supports Gold prices. Despite efforts from Fed officials to downplay the chances of aggressive easing, markets are still expecting a 50 basis point rate cut in November. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s...

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XAU / USD trend forecast September 25, 2024 Following the data release, US Treasury yields fell slightly, with the 10-year note dropping to 3.73%. The US Dollar Index (DXY) also declined by 0.42%, hitting a two-day low of 100.48. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman, known for her hawkish stance, emphasized significant inflation risks and supported a gradual approach...

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XAU / USD trend forecast September 24, 2024 On Monday, Fed regional presidents noted rising risks in the labor market but opposed a 50 bps rate cut, signaling a cautious approach for future meetings. This slowed the XAU/USD rally. However, escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with the US sending more troops to the Middle East, could boost Gold...

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XAU / USD trend forecast September 16, 2024 Traders lifted bets for an oversized interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve amid signs that inflation in the US is subsiding, which continues to act as a tailwind for the non-yielding yellow metal. According to the CME Group's FedWatch Tool, the current market pricing indicates over a 50% chance that the US central...

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XAU / USD trend forecast September 10, 2024 Gold (XAU/USD) is exchanging hands above $2,500 on Tuesday, sticking within its familiar range of the last few weeks as traders assess the outlook for monetary policy and the future path of interest rates in the US, a key performance indicator for Gold. Recent mixed US jobs’ data brought into doubt market expectations...

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XAU / USD trend forecast September 9, 2024 According to the data, Fed interest rate probabilities fluctuated sharply. Based on CME FedWatch Tool data, at some point, traders priced a 50 bps cut with odds rising as high as 70%. Nevertheless, as the dust settled, market participants estimated that a 25 bps cut was more likely as the chances of it rose by 73%, while...

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XAU / USD trend forecast September 6, 2024 The ADP National Employment Report released Thursday showed that US private-sector jobs increased by 99,000 in August, the smallest rise since January 2021, missing the forecast of 145,000. July’s figure was also revised down to 111,000 from 122,000. Additionally, job openings fell to 7.673 million in July, a...

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XAU / USD trend forecast September 2, 2024 Protests erupted across Israel after the military recovered the bodies of six hostages allegedly killed by Hamas in Gaza. Israel's largest labor union has called for a nationwide strike, threatening to shut down the entire economy on Monday. Meanwhile, China's NBS Manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.1 in August from 49.54...

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XAU / USD trend forecast August 30, 2024 Russia launched multiple air strikes on Ukraine this week, costing Moscow around £1.1 billion. At the same time, Ukraine has cautioned that it is closely monitoring its border with Belarus following a recent buildup of troops there, according to Sky News. The US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded at an annual rate of...

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XAU / USD trend forecast August 29, 2024 "Gold prices (XAU/USD) are recovering on Thursday after hitting weekly lows below $2,500 per troy ounce. Expectations of US interest rate cuts could boost gold demand, as lower rates decrease the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold. Political uncertainty in the US, geopolitical tensions in the Middle...

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The Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with mild losses near the $2,500 psychological support on Monday. However, the downside of the precious metal might be limited amid rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will begin lowering borrowing costs in September. Lower interest rates are generally positive for Gold as it reduces the opportunity cost of holding...