Gold Fundamental Forecast: XAU Eyes PCE After US Dollar, Treasury Yields Weigh on Price

Gold prices fell after a hawkish FOMC statement sent yields higher into the weekend, hurting the non-interest-bearing asset. PCE figures are in focus for gold traders this week.

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Australian Dollar Outlook: China, Energy and Yields in Play. What Will Drive AUD/USD?

The Australian Dollar continues to be caught in the crosswinds of external factors as risk appetite fluctuates. Can AUD/USD find firmer footing?

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Risk on pauses after volatile week

Overnight Headlines *USD fell back with its biggest daily percentage drop in month *US stocks climbed for a second day as Evergrande watched *The Vix fell below 20 on improved…

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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: USD moves higher as yields, Fed taper sends the greenback higher

Forex news for North American trading on September 24, 2021 The CAD and the USD is ending the day as the strongest of the major currencies as the flow of…

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Selling LEAPS – Not as Attractive as Short-term Options

The question here is: What is better, 11 or 1.5?   Many will be surprised at the answer: 1.5 is better. Yes, $150 is preferable to $1,100, given the time…

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Hawkish hold by Fed, BoE up next

Overnight Headlines *USD near one-month highs after choppy FOMC session *US stocks rallied on easing Evergrande concerns *The Vix dropped close to 20 as market jitters reduced USD was choppy…

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Evergrande offers hope into FOMC meeting

Overnight Headlines *USD holds near one-month high as markets stabilise *US stocks ended mixed after a choppy session *The Vix eased back below the 25 level *China markets only modestly…

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Midweek Market Podcast – September 22

Equity markets tanked, while the Dollar and Yen got safe haven bids before the more Dovish than expected BOJ pulled the JPY lower. CAD rallied on a new Trudeau government…

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US Open – Equity Sell-Off Accelerates

USA500, H1 Wall Street opened the week sharply lower, with major indices opening with a 1% to 1.6% dive at the opening bell. The USA500 closed under its 50-day moving…

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China fears spark strong risk off mood

Overnight Headlines *USD continues higher, close to March high at 93.43 *US stocks fell on Friday to their lowest point in nearly a month *Gold hits a one-month low as…

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