Gold Under Pressure Amid Profit-Taking and Dollar Strength
Gold (XAU/USD) remains on the back foot during early European hours on Wednesday, retreating from a two-week high near $3,395. The pullback comes as traders book profits and the US Dollar stages a modest rebound. That said, downside risks for the precious metal could be cushioned by growing concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s independence. […]
GBP/USD Slips Toward 1.3450, Rate-Cut Bets Support Sterling
GBP/USD pulls back in Asian trading on Wednesday, hovering near 1.3450 after giving up part of the previous session’s gains. Despite the dip, the Pound Sterling (GBP) retains underlying support as fading expectations for further Bank of England (BoE) rate cuts help cushion downside pressure. UK inflation has been climbing at a faster pace in […]