Express News | Pakistan signals on U.S.-Iran talks: 'Close to reaching some kind of arrangement'
According to Reuters, Pakistani officials stated that signals from the United States and Iran indicate the two sides are 'close to reaching some kind of arrangement,' with developments moving in a peaceful direction. Meanwhile, according to Iran's Mehr News Agency, Pakistan's Interior Minister has arrived in Tehran for talks.
‘The New Fed Wire’ Issues Strong Warning: September Rate Hike Hinges on Inflation Data!
① The so-called 'New Fed Wire' stated that if the U.S. July CPI data released on Wednesday comes in mild, it would simultaneously ease the pressure on both Waller personally and the FOMC to raise interest rates—pressure stemming from their ongoing reassessment of whether they had underestimated the resilience of the U.S. economy. ② Conversely, if the data remains elevated, it could force him to demonstrate through concrete action the point he struggled last month to articulate clearly.
U.S. July CPI data arrives tomorrow! JPMorgan outlines five scenarios—will markets face major turbulence?
JPMorgan's trading desk recently warned that the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July, scheduled for release on Wednesday, could cause the S&P 500 index to swing by as much as 2%.
Dual Focus on Gold Price Elasticity and Robust Alpha: Allocation Strategy for Gold Jewelry and Gold Mining Stocks
International gold prices surpassed USD 4,400, with domestic futures rising sharply in tandem. Since August, the price of Gold/USD (XAUUSD.CFD) has accelerated upward, reaching a new high since June 2026. On the international front, London spot gold closed at USD 4,341.91 per ounce on August 7, briefly breaking through the USD 4,400 per ounce mark in early August, recording its largest weekly gain of over 7% year-to-date. Domestic gold futures followed suit with a significant rally; on August 7, Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) gold futures settled at RMB 936.76 per gram, up sharply from the previous day's close of RMB 910.40 per gram. The SWS Gold Index closed at 27,067 on the same day.
Is the gold and silver bull market about to resume? Experts say the pullback is a 'normal fluctuation,' and the long-term risk-reward profile has improved!
① Maria Smirnov, Chief Investment Officer at Sprott Inc., stated that the recent decline in gold prices represents a normal correction within a bull market rather than a reversal of the trend, and that the outlook for silver remains highly attractive; ② She noted that factors such as rising sovereign debt, fiscal deficits, central bank gold purchases, and geopolitical fragmentation continue to underpin gold’s strategic role, and that fundamentals for precious metals mining equities remain robust.
Cooling labor market conditions dampened expectations for rate hikes, pushing gold above $4,400 to a two-month high.
International gold prices continued their upward trend during Asian trading hours on Tuesday, with spot gold (XAU/USD) rising for the third consecutive session and marking its fifth gain in the past six trading days. Prices briefly breached the $4,400 mark, reaching their highest level since June 5. The recent rally in gold has been primarily driven by cooling conditions in the U.S. labor market and a reassessment of Federal Reserve policy expectations by market participants. Earlier-released U.S. employment data came in weaker than anticipated, signaling a gradual cooldown in the labor market. Slower job growth has alleviated concerns about further monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve, while simultaneously boosting investor
Castle Securities turns bullish on gold for the first time this year: five catalysts aligning could ignite gold prices
After months of dormancy, gold is once again capturing Wall Street's attention. Strategists at Citadel Securities believe that expectations of a Federal Reserve policy pivot, central bank gold purchases, short-covering, options market signals, and a return of retail investor flows will collectively propel the precious metal into a new upward cycle.
Weak U.S. employment data boosts gold prices—could it return to a bullish range in the short term?
Spot gold (XAU/USD) edged higher during Monday's Asian and early European trading sessions, rebounding toward its intraday high near the $4,350 level. The precious metal surged sharply on Friday following weaker-than-expected U.S. nonfarm payroll data, reaching its highest level since June 17, though gains later narrowed amid a rebound in the U.S. dollar. Cooling conditions in the U.S. labor market have been a key driver supporting gold prices. Data showed that U.S. nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly declined by 23,000 in July, while the June figure was revised down to an increase of just 20,000—significantly below the previously reported gain of 57,000. U.S. job growth has clearly slowed.
‘Gold bugs’ haven’t exited the market: Gold bulls await a shift in bond markets as bullish bets heat up
Weak nonfarm payrolls, stagnant 10-year U.S. Treasury yields, a retreating dollar—and an unexpected catalyst: Chinese retail investors are snapping up domestic gold ETFs. Is gold’s rebound truly underway?
Iran stated, 'There are currently no negotiations taking place between Iran and the U.S.,' while Trump remarked that he is 'handling it quietly.'
Iran’s Foreign Minister stated that there are currently “no negotiations whatsoever” between Iran and the United States, with both sides communicating only through intermediaries. Meanwhile, Trump said he is “keeping a low profile” on the Iran issue, noting that the U.S. is engaged in “semi-negotiations” and prefers economic pressure over military escalation. Negotiations between Iran and Oman on a temporary shipping corridor have entered their final stage, but Tehran emphasized that this is unrelated to the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which remains contingent upon the U.S. meeting a series of stringent conditions, including troop withdrawal, compensation, and sanctions relief.
U.S. Treasury Secretary deploys 'three-pronged approach' to stabilize U.S. Treasuries: coordinated intervention in yen markets, adjusted debt issuance rhetoric, and strong endorsement of Warsh—Wall Street senses rising anxiety
Wall Street has picked up a clear signal from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s flurry of actions over the past week—that he is deploying every available tool to prevent long-term interest rates from rising further.
Rising oil prices fuel inflation, while weakening employment data dampens rate hike expectations—gold benefits from both sides.
Geopolitical tensions caused oil price volatility, fueling inflation expectations and boosting gold’s appeal as a safe-haven and store-of-value asset. Meanwhile, the unexpectedly weak U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for July dealt a sharp blow to interest rate hike expectations, driving both Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar lower. The combined effect of these two forces propelled gold to its best weekly performance in seven months. Additionally, ETF buying interest has concurrently rebounded—with global gold ETF holdings increasing by approximately 24 tonnes since July 20.
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Gold surges $300 in three days! A short squeeze unfolds, and the rally may be far from over—UBS Group calls for $5,000 an ounce by next year.
Previously, many CTA trend-following funds maintained short positions in gold. Now, as gold prices have broken through key levels, CTAs are cutting losses and turning net long. Meanwhile, a significant amount of speculative gold capital missed the current rally and may be forced to chase higher prices in the near term, potentially fueling a second wave of gains. UBS Group notes that declining U.S. Treasury yields, a medium-term weakening of the U.S. dollar, and sustained central bank gold purchases will drive gold prices to USD 5,000 by the first half of 2027.
US Dollar Falls On Dismal July Non-Farm Payrolls Data
Surprise! U.S. nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly declined by 23,000 in July, with previous two months' figures revised down by a total of 103,000, dampening expectations for further rate hikes.
Expected to rise by 80,000 but plunged by 23,000 instead! The latest U.S. nonfarm payroll data unexpectedly cooled significantly—has a September rate hike become nothing more than wishful thinking?
快讯 | 美国7月非农就业人数减少2.3万人,预期增加8.0万人,5月、6月合计下修10.3万人
US Jul. Non-Farm Payrolls -23000 Vs +80000 Forecast, Prior +20000; US Jul. Unemployment Rate 4.1% Vs 4.2% Forecast, Prior 4.2%
Is the gold bull market back? UBS Group: Gold prices could rebound to $5,000 in the first half of next year.
UBS Group believes that gold has three key medium- to long-term supports: renewed investment demand driven by declining real interest rates, a weaker U.S. dollar encouraging portfolio diversification, and sustained high-level gold purchases by central banks. It recommends viewing any pullback in gold prices to USD 4,000 as a strategic opportunity to establish positions. The chief strategist at BCA Research also noted that gold prices may have further upside potential and could even reach new record highs.
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