Today’s data presents a picture of resilience that sits somewhat uneasily alongside the geopolitical backdrop, with U.S. retail sales rising by 1.7% in March, comfortably ahead of expectations and reinforcing the view that consumer demand remains strong, and that the Federal Reserve may have less urgency to cut rates than markets had previously assumed. In […]
At the time of writing gold continues to trade above $4,800 per ounce, holding firm despite a noticeable lack of follow-through buying. At the same time, stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data has tempered immediate recession concerns. The Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s manufacturing index rose sharply in April, while jobless claims declined again, suggesting that parts of the […]
Gold and silver are moving higher today, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and softer-than-expected inflation data. Gold is back on the front foot, while silver is pushing higher alongside it. At the same time, global markets are showing signs of cautious optimism as talks between the U.S. and Iran appear to be resuming. But […]