7/30/2021 7:08:53 PM GMT
Gold posted gains for the week despite Friday’s pullback.
FOMC Chairman Powell’s remarks and disappointing data weighed on USD.
Gold’s near-term technical outlook turns neutral as focus shifts to US July jobs report.
After closing the previous week in the negative territory, gold stayed on the back foot on Monday and dropped below $1,800. However, the subdued market action ahead of key macroeconomic events allowed the precious metal to stay in a consolidation phase on Tuesday. With the greenback coming under heavy selling pressure in the second half of the week, the XAU/USD pair managed to stage an impressive rebound. Following a rally to a fresh two-week high of $1,832 on Thursday, the pair retraced a portion of its upside but registered weekly gains by settling above $1,810.
US: Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index drops to 21 9 in July vs 28 expected
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NZD/USD turns negative on the day near 0 7000 following earlier rally
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US: ISM Manufacturing PMI edges lower to 60 6 in May vs 61 expected
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When is the US ISM Manufacturing PMI and how could it affect EUR/USD?
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