US inflation ticks higher and consumer spending accelerates in July
The US personal consumption expenditures price index (PCE), closely watched by Fed as preferred inflation gauge, rose 0.2% in July after 0.1% gain in June, in line with forecast.
Annualized PCE price index increased 2.5%, unchanged from…
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Gold is trading in a narrow range but holds firm tone ahead of release of key US PCE inflation…
Gold keeps firm tone and holding near new all-time high on Friday, awaiting release of US PCE data (due later today) for fresh signals.
The metal remains well supported by strong demand (as safe haven as well as large purchases by…
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Dollar Index – bears take a breather for limited correction ahead of key US data
The dollar index extends recovery into second straight day, lifted by short covering ahead of key supports at 100.29/21 zone (Dec 2023 low / 200WMA).
Oversold daily studies contributed to fresh rise, as stochastic and RSI emerged from…
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WTI OIL – fresh fall of oil price signals an end of corrective phase
Oil price declines for the second straight day after recent three-day strong recovery rally was repeatedly rejected just under 200DMA ($77.80).
Subsequent weakness generated reversal signal following a break below pivotal support at…
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EURUSD – bulls are pausing under 1.1200 barrier
EURUSD edges lower on Wednesday after repeated failure to break 1.1200 barrier, but near-term action can be described as consolidation, as long as the price stays above first pivots at 1.1124/14 (trendline support / rising 10DMA) and 1.1100…
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AUDUSD lacks strength to hold gains on above forecast Australian CPI
AUDUSD hit new 8-month high in Asian session on Wednesday, lifted by higher than expected Australian July CPI, but was so far unable to hold gains above 0.6800 mark.
Although subsequent dip was shallow, it sends initial warning that…
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US consumer confidence rises above expectations in August
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index showed an increase in consumer confidence for August, rising to 103.3 from 101.9 in July, surpassing forecasts.
However, there are growing concerns about the labor market. Despite the…
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EURGBP – steep bear-leg may take a breather above daily cloud base support
EURGBP cracked Fibo support at 0.8439 (76.4% of 0.8382/0.8624 rally) and pressuring strong support at 0.8424 (base of thick daily cloud) in extension of five-day steep bear-leg off 0.8544 (Aug 21 lower top).
Technical picture on daily…
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XAUUSD extended consolidation likely to precede fresh acceleration higher
Gold edges lower on Tuesday morning after rally in past two days reaching levels ticks away from new record high ($2531).
Traders show hesitation, keeping the price in extended consolidation, but demand for yellow metal remains strong,…
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WTI oil price rallies for the third day on favorable fundamentals
Recovery from $71.46 (Aug 21 low) extends into third straight day and accelerates on Monday on news that oil production in Libya was almost completely stopped, due to political tensions in the country.
This adds to growing fears over…
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