Valeria Bednarik is the Chief Analyst at FXStreet. With a robust background in economics and finance, she specializes in global markets, international finance, and commodities trading, reflecting her passion for math and numbers. Valeria is featured in FXStreet, where she contributes her insights and expertise to educate others in the finance sector.
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By: Valeria Bednarik
Risk aversion dominates financial markets in the American session on Wednesday, resulting in a much firmer US Dollar (USD) across the FX board. In the case of XAU/USD, demand for safety benefits both Gold and the Greenback, keeping the pair afloat, though off its intraday high of $4,132.
Atlanta Federal Reserve (Fed) President Raphael Bostic said on Wednesday that GVP growth is solid and that he expects to see that continuing in 2026, while participating in a moderated discussion at the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce in Georgia.
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, December 18:
By: Valeria Bednarik
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released the Minutes of the December meeting, and the document showed that most participants are willing to deliver additional rate cuts if inflation declines over time.
What you need to know on Wednesday, January 7:
By: Valeria Bednarik
Spot Gold consolidates at around $4,660 on Monday, little changed on a daily basis, yet lower compared to Friday’s close. Financial markets are all about sentiment at the beginning of the week, with the mood swinging at the rhythm of Iran war headlines.
By: Valeria Bednarik
Central banks are expected to increase their Gold purchases in 2026, analysts at Goldman Sachs say, supporting a much-needed boost to the precious metal toward the end of the year.
By: Valeria Bednarik
Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported on Thursday that the US and Iran have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but President Trump has yet to give it his final approval, according to two US official
By: Valeria Bednarik
The final reading of the United States (US) S&P Global Services PMI came in at 50.7 in May, compared to the previous 50.9 and missing estimates of 50.9. Meanwhile, the Composite PMI was confirmed at 51.5 in the same month, slightly below the anticipated 51.7.
Gold has become the top reserve asset in global central banks’ vaults, surpassing US Treasuries, suggesting that the precious metal is becoming the main choice for monetary authorities seeking protection against geopolitical uncertainty.
