Gold declined on a strong dollar and expectations for a gentle landing for the robust American economy

The dollar strengthened and expectations of a gentle landing for the sturdy U.S. economy dampened demand for gold as a safe haven yesterday, causing it to close down -0.07% at 59432. Initial claims increased only somewhat, as anticipated, but job losses were at their lowest level in almost a year and both labour prices and…

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Rupee struggles against the strong dollar and negative market attitude; the dollar may drop from its two-month high

Due to a strong dollar and gloomy global market attitude, the rupee was trapped between 82.90 and 82.60 levels the previous week. The dollar strengthened as tensions over the debt ceiling negotiations increased and Fitch placed the nation’s credit rating under review for potential downgrading. Better-than-expected economic statistics from the US boosted the speculations that…

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