On Friday, spot gold was highly choppy and volatile in reaction to the US nonfarm payroll report (August) as the report sent mixed signals on the possible pace of rate cuts that are likely to begin at the September FOMC meeting to be concluded on September 18, 2024. Fed officials’ comments on the US monetary policy also added to volatility in gold prices.
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Euro Fall Back After ECB Rates Hikes by 75bps – GSR
It’s been another choppy session for European markets, dropping to their lows of the day in the aftermath of the ECB’s decision to hike rates by 75bps, and hawkish comments from Fed chair Jay Powell.