Gold Prices Plunge Amid Profit-Taking; Euro Trades Sideways Ahead of US PCE Data
From Investing.com: 2024-07-26 04:57:00
Gold prices fell by 1.38% due to strong US data and profit-taking, with GDP growth at 2.8% in Q2 and a rise in durable goods orders by 0.5% in June. The US dollar recovered, dampening gold’s appeal despite expectations of a Fed interest rate cut. Weakness in China’s gold imports also contributed to the decline. Traders await the US PCE Price Index to gauge interest rate cut timing, with XAU/USD possibly dropping further.
Euro traded within a range as US data showed 2.8% GDP growth in Q2 and an unexpected decrease in initial unemployment claims. The US PCE report for June could sway EUR/USD, with any positive data reinforcing bearish sentiment. Analysts expect a rate cut in November, depending on further inflation readings.
Bitcoin rebounded from $64,000 after the NASDAQ’s drop and US economic growth reports. Trump’s upcoming speech at the Bitcoin Conference raises speculation of a pro-crypto stance, potentially impacting the cryptocurrency market. The positive sentiment sparked by Trump’s involvement may influence BTC’s future movements, with traders looking towards the conference for insights.
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