Gold Feb '22 (GCG22)
Gold Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) is sharply lower today by 1.13% at a 4-week low.  The dollar is plummeting today after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's surge in equity markets has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, sharply lower T-note yields today have weakened the dollar's interest rate differentials.Â
Swaps markets are discounting the odds at 2% for a +25 bp rate hike at the April 28-29 FOMC meeting.
The dollar continues to be undercut by a poor outlook for interest rate differentials, with the FOMC expected to cut interest rates by at least -25 bp in 2026, while the BOJ and ECB are expected to raise rates by at least +25 bp in 2026.Â
EUR/USD (^EURUSD) today is up by +0.91% at a 5-week high.  Today's plunge in the dollar is boosting the euro. Also, today's 17% plunge in crude oil prices is positive for the euro and the Eurozone economy, as Europe imports most of its energy needs.  Today's... Read more
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