Gold price update for Friday, August 22, 2025: Gold stays under $3,400 before Powell’s speech

Gold Futures Update Gold futures began trading at $3,383.30 an ounce on Friday, marking a 1.4% increase from Thursday’s closing price of $3,336.90. Prices have remained below the $3,400 mark since August 8th. At the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to discuss the Fed’s outlook, particularly regarding the […]
AUD/JPY Price Outlook: Continues to rise above the 100-day EMA near 95.50

AUD/JPY climbed to about 95.45 in the early European hours on Friday, marking a daily increase of 0.24%. The optimistic outlook for this currency pair has outstripped the 100-day EMA, but it’s still possible to see some short-term fluctuations. Resistance levels are identified in the 96.00-96.10 range, while initial support is placed at 95.10. The […]
Health insurers suggest significant price hikes for Affordable Care Act plans in Illinois.

Potential Health Insurance Price Hikes in Illinois This fall, consumers in Illinois might experience significant price increases when shopping for health insurance through the state’s Affordable Care Act Exchange. Many insurance companies are reacting to uncertainties at the federal level with proposed double-digit hikes in premiums. Illinois Blue Cross and Blue Shield, which serves about […]
Bitcoin price decline depends on $114K as markets overlook US-EU trade agreement

Key Points: Bitcoin has reached a critical weekly price point to watch closely: $114,000. There’s a notable risk in the BTC market structure, suggesting it might be “weak” as liquidity is positioned under recent declines. Even with a trade agreement between the US and EU, expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September are […]
USD/JPY Price Outlook: Moves sideways above 147.00 before important US-Japan events

USD/JPY surpasses 147.00 as market anticipates Flash US S&P Global PMI and Japan’s national CPI data. Investors are looking forward to Powell’s address at the Jackson Hole Symposium for insights into future monetary policy. The pair has closed close to the 20-day EMA in recent weeks. The USD/JPY pair is trading within a narrow range, […]
USD/JPY Price Outlook: Holds steady but dips beneath 50-day SMA

USD/JPY Overview USD/JPY has seen consecutive declines. Traders are cautious due to political pressures affecting governance. The price is fluctuating between the 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages (SMA). The upcoming Jackson Hole speech might be a pivotal moment. Strong results could push USD/JPY above 148.00, but a drop below 147.00 is also possible. USD/JPY […]
Price forecasts for 8/20: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK, HYPE, XLM

Key Points: Bitcoin’s recent dip resulted in significant withdrawals from the BTC ETF on Tuesday, but buyers may intervene if prices drop to around $110,530. Ether bulls are attempting to solidify a support level at $4,094, indicating some positive market sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently test the immediate support level near $112,000, yet if it […]
Price of gold as of August 20, 2025

As of 9:10 AM Eastern Time, gold is priced at $3,342 per ounce, reflecting a rise of $13 since yesterday. Over the past year, this has resulted in a profit of more than $830. Gold price per ounce % change Yesterday’s gold price $3,329 -0.39% Gold price 1 month ago $3,397 +1.65% Gold price from […]
Gold Price Outlook: XAU/USD nears important resistance near $3,330

Gold recovers some of its losses after a two-day downturn, but the overall trend is still downward. Investor caution and reduced geopolitical optimism following a sell-off on Wall Street help precious metals rebound. Xau/USD nears $3,335, sitting at the upper boundary of a descending wedge pattern. On Wednesday, gold (Xau/USD) managed to recover some losses, […]
Ethereum Price Drops to Two-Week Low with $4B Supply Pressure Ahead

Simply put Ethereum is set to unlock $4 billion in supply for validators in September. Investors seem hesitant as they await the Jackson Hole meeting on Friday, looking for cues from Powell regarding potential rate cuts in September. The slowdown in Ethereum’s network activity aligns with a broader sentiment of negativity observed across both crypto […]