Fundamental Analysis

Gold Rally: Middle East Tension Led Gains Stall

Gold prices pulled back slightly after rallying and ending higher on Tuesday due to escalating Middle East tensions. The conflict between Iran and Israel raised fears of a wider war, leading to a scramble for safety in the yellow metal. On Monday, gold prices dropped after Powell delivered a slightly hawkish speech. Initially, traders had Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Futures Test New Highs Amid China’s Stimulus

Gold prices eased slightly on Wednesday after reaching new highs in the previous session. The rally came after the People’s Bank of China announced stimulus measures to support the economy. At the same time, the dollar dropped after economic data revealed that US consumer confidence missed forecasts. China’s stimulus package, announced on Tuesday, boosted commodities Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Fluctuates Ahead of FOMC as Data Supports a Small Rate Cut

Gold prices recovered on Wednesday after falling in the previous session as US data supported the case for a gradual pace of Fed rate cuts. Initially, prices rose as the likelihood of a 50-bps rate cut rose last week. However, despite the slight pullback, investors remain optimistic about a looming Fed rate cut. Data on Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Gains Erased After US Inflation Data Release

Gold prices rose on Tuesday and Wednesday before pulling back after the crucial US inflation data. Initially, the bullish move was subdued as most traders preferred to wait on the sideline. At the same time, the US presidential debate on Tuesday favored Kamala, leading to a drop in the dollar. This made gold cheaper for Read More…

Technical Analysis

Japanese Yen Futures (CME, Daily Chart) Technical Analysis

Overview and Market Sentiment:Japanese Yen futures have been in a strong upward move since June 2024, but there are signs of potential exhaustion, with the formation of a double top near the 0.0071010 level. The double top pattern, combined with bearish divergence and the volume profile, sets us up for a potential short opportunity with Read More…