USD/CAD

USD/CAD

Gold Prices Stabilize Near $2,080 as Diminished Expectations for Fed Rate Cuts Keep Market in Limbo

Gold prices (XAU/USD) remain subdued near $2,080 as diminishing expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts weigh on bullish momentum. Hawkish Federal Reserve comments and stronger economic data have raised U.S. Treasury yields and stabilized the dollar, limiting gold’s appeal. Investors await key inflation and GDP reports to gauge future monetary policy direction.

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Gold Prices Steady as Markets Await Key Delayed U.S. Jobs Data Amid Investor Caution

Gold prices remain steady near $2,000 an ounce as the market waits for the delayed U.S. jobs report, postponed due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Investors are cautious amid firm dollar strength and stable Treasury yields, while pricing in possible Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2024. Traders watch key technical levels between $1,970 and $2,010 as uncertainty around economic growth persists.

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U.S. Dollar Surges on Strong Jobs Data: Implications for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, and USD/JPY

The U.S. dollar surged following May’s stronger-than-expected jobs report, with nonfarm payrolls hitting +272K versus 185K forecast. This bolsters the Fed’s hawkish outlook, pushing EUR/USD lower as rate cut bets fade. GBP/USD and USD/JPY also reacted sharply, while USD/CAD softened amid commodity price moves. Markets now price fewer Fed cuts in 2024, reinforcing dollar strength. Credit: Vladimir Zernov, FX Empire.

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U.S. Dollar Rally Accelerates on Robust Jobs Data: Impact on EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, and USD/JPY Explained

The U.S. dollar surged after a stronger-than-expected May Non-Farm Payrolls report showing 272,000 jobs added, fueling bets that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated longer. This robust labor data pushed EUR/USD below 1.0800 amid ECB rate cuts, pressured GBP/USD ahead of the UK elections, lifted USD/CAD on widening rate differentials, and strengthened USD/JPY amid safe-haven flows. Watch upcoming economic indicators for further direction in these key forex pairs. Original analysis by Vladimir Zernov for FX Empire.

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