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Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Gains on Hawkish Fed and Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday rose by +0.09%, supported by higher T-note yields.  Also, hawkish comments from Richmond Fed President Barkin Strength boosted the dollar when he said the Fed is in no hurry to lower interest rates.  In addition, Thursday’s weekly U.S. jobless claims report showed that claims fell more than expected, a sign of strength in the labor market and a hawkish factor for Fed policy. 

U.S. weekly initial unemployment claims fell -9,000 to 218,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of 220,000. Also, weekly continuing claims fell -23,000 to 1,871 million, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of 1.875 million.

Comments on Thursday from Richmond Fed President Barkin were slightly hawkish and supportive for the dollar when he said the Fed doesn't have to be in a hurry to cut interest rates and he would like to see disinflation for a few more months before cutting rates.

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