Powell's cautious tone and the market's increasing bets on rate cuts are likely to keep pressure on the U.S. Dollar Index.
Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York.
The gold market looks likely to be positive overall, and I think that at this point in time the market is waiting for the crucial CPI and PPI numbers in the US.
Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York.
The Fed signals potential rate cuts amid economic uncertainty, boosting gold's safe-haven appeal and likely strengthening its position.
Gold prices reached an intraday high of $2,370 amid speculation of Fed rate cuts, bolstering the uptrend.
Gold consolidates on 50-Day MA support, setting the stage for a potential breakout towards new highs, maintaining a bullish outlook despite recent sideways movement.
Gold markets did not show strong reaction to Fed Chair Powell's testimony.
Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York.
Fed needs more good data to strengthen its confidence that inflation is moving sustainably towards its 2 percent target.
With increasing expectations of rate cuts and potential dovish signals from Powell, the dollar may face further selling pressure in the coming days.