The Federal Reserve rate decision is likely to sway the near-term outlook for the price of gold as the central bank appears to be on track to scale back monetary support.

While the meetings of central bankers in the US, Japan and the UK will be front, left and center of traders’ minds this coming week, it would be wise not to ignore next Sunday’s German Federal Elec…

The US Dollar (via the DXY Index) is trending higher as markets expect more taper talk at the September Fed meeting.

The Australian Dollar remains hostage to commodity market gyrations, as low interest rates are unable to attract buyers. Will yields go higher to turn the AUD/USD around?

The Japanese Yen is eyeing the upcoming Bank of Japan rate decision and CPI figures, but JPY crosses will likely remain dependent on broader market sentiment.

Aside from the rising uncertainty in China over Evergrande default risks, two central bank decisions will dominate the market theme next week.

Gold prices’ recent slump comes ahead of an expected slowdown in both fiscal and monetary stimulus out of the United States.

Gold prices’ recent slump comes ahead of an expected slowdown in both fiscal and monetary stimulus out of the United States.

Market sentiment cautiously soured as the Dow Jones weakened and the US Dollar slightly gained. Ahead, crude oil is eyeing OPEC’s oil market report. Will California’s recall election stir volatility?

Market sentiment cautiously soured as the Dow Jones weakened and the US Dollar slightly gained. Ahead, crude oil is eyeing OPEC’s oil market report. Will California’s recall election stir volatility?