
This week started with the talk of the United States banning Russian oil exports, so XBR/USD saw $130 a barrel. Then the ban became reality. What does it really mean for the market?
On Tuesday, the yellow metal fluctuated near the previous trading session's five-week minimum because a broadly stronger greenback affected the appeal of gold.
On the Comex exchange, gold futures demonstrated an outcome of $1,286.95 a troy ounce, having dived to $1,283.80 on Monday, which happens to be its worst outcome since January 24.
Besides this, spot gold stood still showing $1,285.89 per ounce.
Estimating the purchasing potential of the American dollar versus its primary peers the USD index was worth 96.71 – that’s not far from the previous day's two-week maximum.
A stronger evergreen buck traditionally puts pressure on the yellow metal because it dampens this commodity’s appeal as an alternative asset and also makes dollar-priced commodities less affordable for those investors who hold other currencies.
Losses were held in check due to the fact that China had its 2019 economic surge objective reduced, thus affecting the outlook for the world’s economy.
On Tuesday, China told that it was targeting economic surge of from 6% to 6.5% this year, down from the 6.6% surge posted in 2018 that was already the lowest outcome for decades.
The government also announced more stimulus, such as reduction in taxes, increased infrastructure investment, not to mention lending to small businesses.
Global surge worries turn out to be a long-term factor and financial experts see some support coming in for the number one precious commodity.
As for other metals, silver futures managed to ascend by 0.1% being worth $15.11 a troy ounce.
In addition to this, palladium futures went down by approximately 0.5% ending up with an outcome of $1,477.40 an ounce. Additionally, platinum futures rallied by 0.2% concluding the trading session at $840.70 an ounce.
This week started with the talk of the United States banning Russian oil exports, so XBR/USD saw $130 a barrel. Then the ban became reality. What does it really mean for the market?
For a long time, traders considered American Non-farm Payrolls (NFP) the most important release in the market. However, the situation has changed. Now US CPI moves financial markets.
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics will release monthly average hourly earnings, non-farm employment change (NFP), and unemployment rate on November 5, 14:30 GMT+2.
This week may be the most important since the year started as the Fed assess the economic outlook and the US presents fresh NFP readings.
S&P Global, a private banking company, will release a monthly change in British Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) on January 24, 11:30 GMT+2. The index is a leading indicator of economic health as businesses react quickly to market conditions, and purchasing managers hold the most current and relevant insight into the company's view of the economy.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) m/m on January 12 at 15:30 GMT+2. The index measures a change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers.
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