Stability of the Dollar Rate: The dollar remained stable against most major currencies during trading on Monday,
the first day of the second half of 2024, as analysts focused on significant upcoming events this week.
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Slight Decrease in Gold Prices
Slight Decrease in Gold Prices
Gold prices slightly decreased during Asian trading on Tuesday, staying within a narrow trading range.
The primary reason was traders’ expectations for a series of signals regarding U.S. interest rates,
which led them to stay away from the metals markets.
In June, gold experienced a price drop due to fears of rising U.S. interest rates,
leading to higher dollar and treasury bond yields. Gold remained stuck near the $2300 per ounce level.
Stability of the Dollar Rate
The dollar remained stable against most major currencies during trading on Monday,
the first day of the second half of 2024,
as analysts focused on significant upcoming events this week.
Data from the Institute for Supply Management released on Monday
showed a decrease in the Manufacturing PMI to 48.5 points last month,
down 0.2 points from May’s reading of 48.7 points, contrary to expectations of a rise to 49.2 points.
This week, the market will be awaiting the speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
at the Central Banking Forum in Portugal on Tuesday
and the release of the minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday,
two days before the release of the monthly U.S. jobs report.
Rise in Oil Prices
Crude oil prices rose due to expectations of increased oil demand during the summer, along with production cuts by OPEC+.
However, factors limiting this rise included increased oil production from other producers
outside OPEC+ and market caution ahead of the upcoming elections.
Additionally, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced that oil production
and demand for major petroleum products reached their highest level in four months in April,
which helped support prices. Traders are also monitoring the impact of the Atlantic hurricane season
on oil and gas production and consumption, especially with the onset of Hurricane Beryl.
Stability of the Dollar Rate