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Gold rose to $4,361. 89 an ounce after oil fell more than 9% over four sessions. Silver also rose.
Bitcoin rose 5. 1% to $85,222, while the cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $2.8 trillion. Traders expect the Fed's statements to have an impact.
Gold stabilized near $4,375 per ounce after the Fed raised its rate by 0. 25 percentage points. High interest rates and inflation are weighing on prices.
On September 19–20, exchange offices may sell the dollar for up to UAH 45. 10 and the euro for up to UAH 52.10. The NBU is curbing fluctuations through substantial interventions.
The Fed raised its rate to 3. 75–4% and allowed for another hike. Gold fell to around $4,270 per ounce amid a strengthening dollar.
Bitcoin fell to $74,985 after the Clarity bill failed and the Fed raised its rate. Coinbase and Circle shares lost up to 20%.
The U. S. Federal Reserve raised the rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 3.75–4%. The decision was made due to intensifying inflation.
The US Federal Reserve may raise the rate to 3. 75–4.00% amid persistent inflation and high energy prices. Markets are awaiting signals about future policy.
The yield on 10-year US bonds rose to 5. 041% — the highest level since 2007. The dollar strengthened, while bitcoin fell by 5%.
WTI surpassed $102, while Brent reached $107 per barrel amid attacks by the United States and Iran and the Houthis’ advance toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The price of gold stabilized near $4,445 after a two-day decline. Traders assess the chance of a Fed rate hike at more than 60%.
Brent prices rose 1. 6% after the U.S. strike on Iranian missile installations. Markets are anticipating a possible Federal Reserve rate hike.
The dollar rose by 0. 59% after Kevin Warsh hinted at a possible rate hike. The probability of a September hike reached 57.5%.
The U. S. Department of Justice announced that government institutions had been hacked by Chinese hackers and that the QScan and QTRouter domains had been seized. The FBI disabled the infrastructure.
The dollar weakened to a three-month low against the euro amid plans by the United States to increase its buyback of government bonds. The euro rose to $1.1711.
The price of gold rose to its highest level in more than three months amid a weaker dollar and concerns over U. S. government debt. The metal gained 5% over the week.
The price of Brent crude rose by 0. 5% amid new Israeli strikes on Lebanon and the possible tightening of US sanctions against Iran. Traders are assessing the risks ahead of the end of the ceasefire between the US and Iran.
U. S. President Donald Trump has resumed pressure on the Fed, demanding lower interest rates and attempting to remove Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook. He is also calling the Fed’s new chair, Kevin Warsh, prompting debate about the central bank’s independence.
Global oil prices decline on expectations of a temporary agreement between the US and Iran to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Asian exchanges are poised to rise after a record close of the S&P 500.
Trump Media launches Truth API, which provides high-frequency traders with access to the US president's posts via high-speed channels. Critics cite ethical risks and unequal conditions for retail investors.
Gold prices rose by 0. 8% after the Fed left rates unchanged. Tensions in the Middle East exacerbate inflation risks.
The Bloomberg Dollar Index fell 0. 3% after the Fed kept interest rates unchanged. The probability of a rate hike in September dropped to 50%, with expectations shifting to December.
G7 central banks are preparing for interest rate decisions as oil prices approach $100 per barrel, increasing inflation risks. The US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan are likely to keep rates unchanged but may signal readiness to raise them in the fall.
Next week, important economic data and central bank decisions from the US, China, and Japan are expected. The Fed is in a quiet period ahead of its July 28-29 meeting, while the People's Bank of China will announce its rate decision.
Global gold prices dropped below $4000 per ounce amid the escalation of the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz. Investors are also awaiting signals from the new Fed chair regarding interest rates.
Brent oil prices rose to $78. 50 per barrel due to the escalation of the US-Iran conflict. Investors fear supply disruptions and accelerating inflation.
Gold prices dropped to nearly $4,060 per ounce amid inflation fears and Fed rate hikes. Escalation in the Middle East increased pressure on the precious metals market.
Gold dropped to $4,170 due to the US-Iran conflict. Prices are also under pressure from expectations of tight Fed policy and rising bond yields.
Gold rose to $4,564 due to progress in US-Iran negotiations. The market anticipates the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and assesses inflationary risks.
Kevin Hassett stated that peace with Iran would cause energy prices to collapse. This would give the Federal Reserve the opportunity to ease monetary policy.