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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Indian Rupee inches lower as US Dollar rises on safe-haven demand
The Indian Rupee (INR) loses ground on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) gains on rising safe-haven demand driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds bullish below $70.00/two-month high set on Friday
Silver (XAG/USD) seesaws between tepid gains and minor losses around the $69.00 mark through the Asian session on Monday. The white metal, however, remains within striking distance of a two-month high, around the $70.00 psychological mark touched on Friday, and seems poised to appreciate further.
United States Dollar Index softens below 99.00 on US fiscal concerns
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 98.80 in the Asian trading hours on Monday.
Japanese Yen advances on BoJ rate hike bets, subdued US Dollar
USD/JPY extended its losses for the second straight day after intraday volatility, trading around 158.80 during Asian hours on Monday. The pair declines as the Japanese Yen (JPY) gains ground on stronger-than-expected inflation data, which accelerated for a second straight month.
Canadian Dollar bears seem hesitant as weak USD counters US-Canada trade war
The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on a bullish gap opening on Monday, though it retains an intraday positive bias amid concerns about a deepening US-Canada trade war.
Gold gains momentum above $4,600 on US Treasury buyback plans
Gold price (XAU/USD) gains traction to around $4,625 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The precious metal climbs to the highest since May 15 as the US Treasury's buyback support plan weighs on the US Dollar (USD).
WTI slips below $85.00 as traders take profits before new US sanctions on Iran
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price depreciates after two days of gains, trading around $84.80 per barrel during the Asian hours on Monday. Crude oil prices decline as investors took profits ahead of an expected US announcement regarding stricter sanctions against Iran.
British Pound holds near Feb. 11 highs vs weak USD as bulls await breakout above 1.3660
The GBP/USD pair trades with a positive bias around mid-1.3600s at the start of a new week and remains well within striking distance of its highest level since February 11, touched on Friday.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7841 vs. 6.7817 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7841 compared to Friday's fix of 6.7817 and 6.7248 Reuters estimate.
Euro holds steady against US Dollar amid US debt strategy
EUR/USD remains stronger for the fourth successive trading day, hovering around 1.1680 during the Asian hours on Monday. The currency pair holds its ground as the US Dollar (USD) struggles under pressure from newly announced United States (US) fiscal moves.
Canada’s Carney: Retaliatory tariffs will start September 8
The United States (US) imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian products on Saturday after trade talks between the two countries fell apart on Friday. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the country would impose its own retaliatory tariffs beginning on September 8, CNBC reported.
Australian Dollar posts modest gains above 0.7150 on US Treasury buyback worries
The AUD/USD pair trades with mild gains around 0.7175 during the early Asian session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) edges lower against the Australian Dollar (AUD) amid concerns over the US Treasury's plan to expand buybacks of longer-dated government debt.