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U.S. stocks closed on a mixed note as investors prepared for the Christmas holiday weekend. The market reacted to cooler-than-expected inflation data, which increased the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in the coming year. While the Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended in positive territory, the blue-chip Dow finished slightly lower. As the afternoon
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China, as one of the world’s largest economies, has been grappling with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to revive its flagging economy, the country has announced a bond issuance and investment plan. Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) revealed the identification of a second batch of public investment projects.
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Understanding the relationship between economic reports and gold prices is crucial for investors and traders. Today, we examine the recent US Bureau of Economic Analysis’ report on the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCI) index for November and explore its implications on the gold market. The PCI index is the preferred inflation measure of the Federal Reserve,
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President Joe Biden has taken a significant step in bolstering the country’s defense capabilities by signing into law the U.S. defense policy bill. This legislation, known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizes a record-breaking $886 billion in annual military spending. Additionally, it outlines crucial policies aimed at addressing global challenges, such as support
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The U.S. Federal Reserve has been facing a significant shift in its interest-rate-setting committee, with 2024 voting members leaning slightly more hawkish compared to their predecessors from 2023. However, this does not necessarily indicate a deviation from the anticipated pivot to interest-rate cuts in the coming year. In fact, as inflation shows signs of falling
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Gold prices experienced a retreat after briefly reaching $2,070 on Friday, before paring back towards the day’s opening bids. The market’s anticipation of the Federal Reserve (Fed) initiating interest rate cuts has contributed to the rise of gold prices. However, receding US inflation has dampened these expectations, leading to a more cautious outlook on the
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The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has recently tested new lows, mainly due to the release of the PCE Price Index report. This report highlighted a decline in the PCE Price Index from 2.9% in October to 2.6% in November. However, the American currency received some support from the better-than-expected Michigan Consumer Sentiment report. If the
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