Dollar edges lower, gold finds its feet, US consumer confidence eyed
Here’s what you need to know Friday, September 18:
The US dollar retreats off the peaks, allowing other currencies and gold to recover while inventories were stable after several days of declines. US consumer confidence and more retail figures are also aligned a turbulent week draws to a close.
The greenback gave ground, paring some of its gains from the Federal Reserve. The Fed signaled no rate hike in 2023, but refrained from offering a new immediate boost despite expressing concern about the prospects. This led to a fall in stock and demand for the dollar, moves now partially unwound.
After retail sales in the US in August disappointed, the University of Michigan consumer confidence index for September preliminary outlines on purchases this month. the release of applications for unemployment benefits Thursday was mixed, but still showing a downward trend in applications.
See United States Michigan Consumer Sentiment Preview September: A large dose of reality
Gold is trading at around $ 1,950, off lows after the Fed, but below the levels seen before the event. The precious metal also depends on the next round of fiscal stimulus. Democrats and Repulicans deliberate worth $ 1.5 trillion proposal that was designed by a bipartisan group of moderates. No white smoke yet.
GBP / USD remains very volatile. The health experts are suggesting to the UK on a second national case lockdown continue to rise. The Bank of England left rates unchanged, markets expected but surprised by saying that he is testing the effectiveness of negative rates. Sterling dived before Brexit optimistic developments sent back.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she is “convinced” that the bloc and Britain may sign an agreement. Earler week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed to compromise with his fellow members of the Conservative Party on a controversial bill that violates the agreement with the EU Brexit.
Retail sales in the UK are set to show a slower pace of recovery purchases in August Canada also publishes figures for consumption, but for July, with moderates projected progress there too.
cases worldwide coronavirus exceeded 30 million with dead approach 950000. Europe is becoming an access point once more with France attracting fresh attention. Infections and deaths in the United States seemed to stop falling.
Oil prices are higher despite the decision by OPEC not to change + production goals. The Saudi oil minister warned against those who gamble gasoline prices that they “will outching as hell. “
Cryptocurrencies were consolidating recent initiatives, trade with Bitcoin just below $ 11,000.
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