US Dollar Forecast: DXY Gains, EUR/USD Drops as U.S. Jobs Data Boosts Fed Pause Case – FX Empire
The index is holding steady above its 50-day moving average of 106.812, confirming a strong intermediate uptrend. The 200-day moving average of 104.557 provides long-term support. DXY rose 0.44% to 109.640, its highest since November 2022, and its sixth straight week of gains, the longest since 2023. Strong payroll data fuels dollar momentum The Labor […]
Gold News: Trump Policy Risks Drive Prices Higher Despite Treasury Yield Spike – FX Empire
Will strong jobs numbers force the Fed to keep interest rates on hold? Nonfarm payrolls exceeded expectations in December, increasing by 256,000 compared to economists' expectations of 160,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% and average hourly wages increased by 0.3%. This strong performance made it less likely that the Fed would cut rates immediately, […]
Gold Price Forecast: On Track for Highest Weekly Close in Seven Weeks – FX Empire
trend line breakout The trendline appears to be recognized by the market, as gold is currently scheduled to close at or near the trendline resistance. This is the upper bound of a downtrend channel. Today's high was above the line, but signs of further trend strength are needed to indicate a near-term upside potential. A […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Mixed Sentiment Persists with ADP Data and NFP Report Looming – FX Empire
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has reached its highest level since April 2025, further reducing the attractiveness of gold as a non-yielding asset. Investors are currently awaiting Friday's Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) report, which could provide important insight into the Fed's next policy move. Silver holds ground amid safe haven demand Silver (XAG/USD) […]
Silver (XAG) Forecast: ADP Data and Fed Minutes Hold the Key to Silver’s Next Move – FX Empire
Daily US Treasury 10 Year YieldU.S. Treasury yields have remained steady as investors await labor market data and minutes from the Federal Reserve's December meeting. The 10-year bond yield remained at an eight-month high at 4.697%, while the 2-year bond yield hovered around 4.304%. Recent data showed stronger-than-expected job openings and higher service sector prices, […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Can FOMC Minutes Trigger a Breakout Above $2,650 for Gold? – FX Empire
Silver Shows Resilience Amid Mixed Signals Silver price (XAG/USD) is holding near $30.03 with an intraday high of $30.1565, reflecting cautious optimism among traders. Like gold, silver faces headwinds from a strong dollar and rising yields, but its dual role as an industrial asset and safe-haven asset supports current price levels. The upcoming FOMC minutes […]
Silver (XAG) Forecast: Could Easing Labor Data Lift Prices Next Week? – FX Empire
The closest support is the low of $28.75. If this trend continues, the price could rebound to the pivot at $30.44. Overcoming this level will shift momentum to the upside, increasing the likelihood of a short-term surge into the resistance cluster formed by another pivot at $32.26 and a minor top at $32.33. If we […]
Gold News: Could Strong Jobs Data Cap XAU/USD’s Upside Potential? – FX Empire
Weekly US Treasury Bond 10 Year YieldRising US Treasury yields have been one of the main hurdles for gold. Since October, the 10-year Treasury yield has risen from 3.599% to 4.631%, reflecting inflation concerns and strong economic performance. The dollar followed a similar trend, with the US dollar index reaching 108.541. When the dollar strengthens, […]
Gold Price Forecast: Targets Higher Resistance After Weekly Reversal Signals Strength – FX Empire
Weekly chart shows strength The longer time frame weekly chart (not shown) shows more strength than what is seen on the daily chart. The breakdown from an inside week pattern earlier this week has since turned higher, rising above last week's high of 2,639. If gold is able to close above its highs this week, […]
Silver (XAG) Forecast: Can XAG/USD Break Through the 200-Day Moving Average? – FX Empire
Daily Gold (XAU/USD)Gold's recent performance provides further insight into the precious metal's trend, with gold also testing a key technical level near its 50-day moving average. Gold and silver interactions often reflect broader sentiment across metals markets. Gold prices have recently been supported by safe-haven flows and a weaker dollar, with similar fundamentals strengthening that […]