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Tracked gold higher for a second day as a falling dollar and yields followed the US-Iran truce and easing inflation worries.

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Correction: Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Decline Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Shift Focus From Middle East to Technology Stocks

(Corrects the third paragraph to state that May advance trade deficit widened.)The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.7%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 1.6% in Friday's premarket activity, as investors shifted their focus from the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East to technology stocks.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.4% before the start of regular trading.The US advance international trade in goods deficit widened to $105.76 billion in May from $83.01 billion in April, according to data released by the US Census Bureau.June's final University of Michigan consumer sentiment report is slated for a 10 am ET release, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm ET.Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is scheduled to speak on Friday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was down 0.2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) declined by 1.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.01%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.8%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Trip.com (TCOM) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell as multiple analyst price target cuts followed the company's Q1 earnings announcement.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% lower.HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE) shares traded down 6.1% in early hours activity after the company priced an offering of $115 million worth of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2031 in a private offering.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.03%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 0.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.Nuvation Bio (NUVB) stock was down nearly 1% premarket, extending losses from the previous day's 10% fall. The company said late Thursday it priced an underwritten offering of $250 million of 0.75% convertible senior notes due in 2032.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was marginally higher, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was down nearly 2% before market open after the company said it is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan and shutting its Tokyo office by the end of the year.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained by 0.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.AerCap (AER) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it delivered the first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.4% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 2.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 4.3%.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up 1.4% in premarket activity after closing the prior day with a 3.5% fall. The Italian Competition Authority said the company faces a formal regulatory investigation into whether it engaged in deceptive marketing during a recent price increase for Microsoft 365.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 3.1% to $69.70 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 2.9% to $3.44 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 3.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.5% higher.Gold futures for July were up by 0.4% to $4,063.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.1% to $58.83 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.5% higher.

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Gold Stays Near Seven-Month Low as US Dollar Weakens

Gold was mostly steady early on Friday, holding near multi-month lows reached this week as the U.S. dollar fell off a seven-month high.Gold for August delivery was last seen up US$5.80, or 0.1%, to US$4,053 per ounce.The price of the precious metal is sticking near more than seven-month lows touched on Wednesday after a report on Thursday showed U.S. inflation rose again last month, with the May personal consumption expenditures index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, rose at a 4.1% annualized pace, matching expectations but up from 3.8% in April.Rising prices due to high energy costs are lifting expectations for higher interest rates, boosting the dollar, as the Federal Reserve's policy committee left rates unchanged recently but warned a hike may come later this year."Gold is trading around USD 4,000 for a third consecutive session and is heading for a fourth weekly loss, with investor sentiment still shaken by the recent selloff as markets adjust to the twin headwinds of a hawkish Fed and a stronger dollar," Saxo Bank said in a note.The dollar eased off the highest since early November, with the ICE dollar index down 0.32 points to 101.11. Treasuries were mixed, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note down 2.4 basis points to 4.111%, while the 10-year note was little changed at 4.396%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Decline Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Shift Focus From Middle East to Technology Stocks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.7%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 1.6% in Friday's premarket activity, as investors shifted their focus from the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East to technology stocks.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.4% before the start of regular trading.The US advance international trade in goods deficit narrowed to $105.76 billion in May from $83.01 billion in April, according to data released by the US Census Bureau.June's final University of Michigan consumer sentiment report is slated for a 10 am ET release, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm ET.Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is scheduled to speak on Friday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was down 0.2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) declined by 1.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.01%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.8%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Trip.com (TCOM) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell as multiple analyst price target cuts followed the company's Q1 earnings announcement.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.2% lower.HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE) shares traded down 6.1% in early hours activity after the company priced an offering of $115 million worth of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2031 in a private offering.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.03%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 0.5%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% lower.Nuvation Bio (NUVB) stock was down nearly 1% premarket, extending losses from the previous day's 10% fall. The company said late Thursday it priced an underwritten offering of $250 million of 0.75% convertible senior notes due in 2032.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was marginally higher, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was down nearly 2% before market open after the company said it is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan and shutting its Tokyo office by the end of the year.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained by 0.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.AerCap (AER) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it delivered the first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.4% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 2%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 2.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 4.3%.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up 1.4% in premarket activity after closing the prior day with a 3.5% fall. The Italian Competition Authority said the company faces a formal regulatory investigation into whether it engaged in deceptive marketing during a recent price increase for Microsoft 365.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 3.1% to $69.70 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 2.9% to $3.44 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 3.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.5% higher.Gold futures for July were up by 0.4% to $4,063.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.1% to $58.83 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.5% higher.

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Update: Gold Edges Up as Dollar Eases Even as US Inflation Accelerates

(Updates prices in the second and final paragraphs.)Gold moved higher midafternoon on Thursday as the dollar eased, while a key U.S. inflation measure accelerated last month.Gold for August delivery was last seen up 0.9% to US$4,046.40 per ounce after falling to the lowest since Nov. 6 a day earlier.The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday reported that May personal consumption expenditures index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, rose at a 4.1% annualized pace, matching expectations but up from 3.8% in April. Core PCE, excluding volatile items, rose 3.4% annualized, up from 3.3% a month earlier, but again matching expectations.The price of the precious metal is down 12% over the past month, falling as investors turn to the greenback amid inflation concerns. The Fed's policy committee last week warned it may raise interest rates this year to combat rising costs, boosting the dollar and sending traders away from gold, which pays no interest."The latest leg lower has been driven by the dollar's week-long surge, with the greenback posting a fresh 13-month high on Wednesday," Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, wrote. "It continues to benefit from carryover support following last week's hawkish FOMC message, which revived speculation that U.S. interest rates may need to rise later this year. For non-interest-paying metals, that has lifted the perceived cost of holding exposure at a time when investor confidence is already fragile."However the dollar edged down early, with the ICE dollar index down 0.18 points to 101.42. Treasury yields were lower, with the U.S. two-year note down 4.1 basis points to 4.119%, while the yield on the 10-year note was down 0.1 points to 4.389%.

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Gold Edges Up as Dollar Eases Even as US Inflation Accelerates

Gold edged higher early on Thursday as the dollar eased, while a key U.S. inflation measure accelerated last month.Gold for August delivery was last seen up 0.7% to US$4,035.40 after falling to the lowest since Nov. 6 a day earlier.The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday reported that May personal consumption expenditures index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, rose at a 4.1% annualized pace, matching expectations but up from 3.8% in April. Core PCE, excluding volatile items, rose 3.4% annualized, up from 3.3% a month earlier, but again matching expectations.The price of the precious metal is down 12% over the past month, falling as investors turn to the greenback amid inflation concerns. The Fed's policy committee last week warned it may raise interest rates this year to combat rising costs, boosting the dollar and sending traders away from gold, which pays no interest."The latest leg lower has been driven by the dollar's week-long surge, with the greenback posting a fresh 13-month high on Wednesday," Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, wrote. "It continues to benefit from carryover support following last week's hawkish FOMC message, which revived speculation that U.S. interest rates may need to rise later this year. For non-interest-paying metals, that has lifted the perceived cost of holding exposure at a time when investor confidence is already fragile."However the dollar edged down early, with the ICE dollar index down 0.1 point to 101.29. Treasury yields were little changed, with the U.S. two-year note down 2.7 basis points to 4.131%, while the yield on the 10-year note was steady at 4.391%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Thursday as Investors Embrace AI Growth Themes, Reduced Middle East Risks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.7%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 2.1% in Thursday's premarket activity, as investors welcomed signs of stability in the Middle East, while technology shares rallied on expectations for continued AI spending.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.7%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 2.1% before the start of regular trading.Reports releasing at 8:30 am ET include the personal income and outlays report for May, the third and final estimate report of Q1 gross domestic product, the weekly jobless claims bulletin, the durable goods orders report, and the Chicago Fed national activity index, both for last month.The Kansas City Fed manufacturing index for June posts at 11 am ET.New York Fed President John Williams and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee are slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 2.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 3.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.01%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat, and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.1%.Bio-Techne (TECH) stock rose more than 19% premarket after the company signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Germany's Merck KGaA for $73 a share, representing an enterprise value of $11.3 billion.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rose 2.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 3.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained 4.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 5.1%.Micron Technology (MU) shares were up over 17% in premarket activity after the company overnight reported a fiscal Q3 earnings and revenue beat, and its guidance for the next quarter also came in above market expectations.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.4%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was marginally lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) fell by 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Trip.com (TCOM) shares were down more than 11% pre-bell after the company reported lower Q1 non-GAAP earnings.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 1.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.MDA Space (MDA) stock was up 2.7% before the opening bell after the company said it would provide digital payload, antennas, and subsystems for Japan's defense communications satellite program under contracts from Mitsubishi Electric.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) fell 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.Barclays (BCS) shares traded up 2% in early hours activity after the company said that the projected capital ratios for its US business remained above the regulatory minimum levels across all nine quarters of the Federal Reserve's stress test.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.4%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was down more than 1% before market open after closing the previous session with a 2% fall. The company said Wednesday it acquired a 10% stake in the Bab Gas Cap Concession in Abu Dhabi, joining an international consortium to develop the major onshore gas field.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.7% to $69.84 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.4% to $3.27 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 0.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.3% higher.Gold futures for July were down by 0.2% to $4,000.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.3% to $57.74 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 0.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.1% higher.

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Update: Gold Falls to a Seven-Month Low as the Dollar Climbs on Inflation Worries

(Updates prices in the second and final paragraphs.)Gold traded at a seven-month low midafternoon on Wednesday as the dollar continued to strengthen on expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year to slow rising inflation.Gold for August delivery was last seen down 3.2% to US$4,032.90 per ounce, the lowest since early November.The price of the precious metal has dropped 4.9% in the week since the Fed's policy committee ended its two-day meeting leaving interest rates unchanged but warned rates might rise this year as inflation continues climb on higher energy costs. The likelihood of higher rates is boosting the dollar and moving investors away from gold since it pays no interest.Falling oil prices since the U.S. and Iran are easing some inflation concerns, however weaker U.S. stock markets are also weighing on gold."Gold fell for a second session, pressured by a stronger dollar amid a technology-led equity selloff," Saxo Bank wrote in a note. "Limited support came from rising Treasury bonds as lower energy prices ease concerns about inflation and reduce the need for additional Fed tightening. Instead, gold's unusually strong positive correlation with the S&P 500 continues to weigh on prices, pushing the metal into the key USD 4,000-4,100 support zone."The dollar continued its rise early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.22 points to 101.63, the highest in more than a year. Treasury yields eased, with the yield on the US two-year note last seen down 5.0 basis points to 4.148%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.402%, down 10.0 points.

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Gold Falls to a Seven-Month Low as the Dollar Climbs on Inflation Worries

Gold traded at a seven-month low early on Wednesday as the dollar continued to strengthen on expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year to slow rising inflation.Gold for August delivery was last seen down US$116.50 to US$4,032.90 per ounce, the lowest since early November.The price of the precious metal has dropped 4.9% in the week since the Fed's policy committee ended its two-day meeting leaving interest rates unchanged but warned rates might rise this year as inflation continues climb on higher energy costs. The likelihood of higher rates is boosting the dollar and moving investors away from gold since it pays no interest.Falling oil prices since the U.S. and Iran are easing some inflation concerns, however weakening U.S. stock markets are also weighing on gold."Gold fell for a second session, pressured by a stronger dollar amid a technology-led equity selloff," Saxo Bank wrote in a note. "Limited support came from rising Treasury bonds as lower energy prices ease concerns about inflation and reduce the need for additional Fed tightening. Instead, gold's unusually strong positive correlation with the S&P 500 continues to weigh on prices, pushing the metal into the key USD 4,000-4,100 support zone."The dollar continued its rise early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.36 points to 101.76, the highest in more than a year. Treasury yields eased, with the yield on the US two-year note last seen down 2.6 basis points to 4.172%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.437%, down 6.5 points.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Easing US-Iran Tensions

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.8% in Wednesday's premarket activity, amid easing tensions between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.Mortgage applications rose by 1% in the week ended June 19 due to a small gain in refinancing activity, partially offset by a modest drop in new home applications as 30-year fixed mortgage rates decreased slightly, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.New home sales activity for May will be released at 10:00 am ET, followed by the weekly crude oil stocks data at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.6%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 1.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.FedEx (FDX) stock was down more than 7% before the opening bell after the company reported that the fiscal Q4 operating margin for its core delivery segment, Express, fell to 7.7% from 8.4% a year earlier.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 0.8% higher, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.4%.MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) stock was down more than 7% premarket a day after the company priced a public offering of 9 million shares at $20 each and warrants to purchase up to 1 million shares at $19.9999 each.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.01%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 2.1% lower. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) advanced by 0.3%.PulteGroup (PHM) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell. The company's Chief People Officer, Kevin Henry, surrendered 2,093 shares on June 22 to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to vested stock awards, leaving him with direct ownership of 12,580 shares, according to a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.5%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.5% lower.ProAssurance (PRA) shares traded up 1% in early hours activity after the company said late Tuesday that it has received all required regulatory approvals for its planned merger with The Doctors Company, clearing the final major hurdle for the transaction.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.7%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained by 1.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.3%.Qualcomm (QCOM) shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity after the company said it has agreed to acquire Modular to bolster its software foundation for generative and agentic artificial intelligence applications.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.5%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) declined by 1.1%.Baker Hughes (BKR) stock was up more than 1% before market open after the company signed a new commercial agreement with Mantle Reach Power for the large-scale deployment of geothermal energy in North America.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 2.9% to $71.12 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up by 1.5% to $3.20 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.9% higher.Gold futures for July were down by 3% to $4,025.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 5.2% to $59.27 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 2.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.7% lower.

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Update: Gold Falls as the Dollar Climbs to the Highest in More Than a Year

(Updates prices in the second paragraph.)Gold fell for a third session midafternoon on Tuesday as the dollar continued to climb after the Federal Reserve last week warned interest rates may rise as inflation continues to run ahead of its 2% target.Gold for August delivery was last seen down US$52.90 to US$4,149.20 per ounce.The price of the metal has dropped more than 5% since the Federal Reserve's policy committee on Wednesday ended its two-day meeting leaving interest rates unchanged but warned of a potential coming rate hike as inflation surges due to rising energy costs following the U.S.-Iran war, boosting the dollar."Traders and investors continue to adjust to the risk of higher funding costs amid the Fed's focus on inflation and price stability," Saxo Bank wrote.The dollar rose to the highest since since March 2025, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.39 points to 101.41. Treasury yields weakened, with the U.S. two-year note last seen down 4.5 basis points to 4.194%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.49%, down 2.6 points.

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Gold Rises as the Dollar Climbs to the Highest in More Than a Year

Gold fell for a third session early on Tuesday as the dollar continued climb after the Federal Reserve last week warned interest rates may rise as inflation continues to run ahead of its 2% target.Gold for August delivery was last seen down US$79.40 to US$4,123,30 per ounce.The price of the metal has dropped 5.6% since the Federal Reserve's policy committee on Wednesday ended its two-day meeting leaving interest rates unchanged but warned of a potential rate hike as inflation surges due to the rising energy costs following the U.S.-Iran war, boosting the dollar."Traders and investors continue to adjust to the risk of higher funding costs amid the Fed's focus on inflation and price stability," Saxo Bank wrote.The dollar rose to the highest since since March 2025. The ICE dollar index was last seen up 0.21 points to 101.23. Treasury yields fell, with the U.S. two-year note last seen down 3.9 basis points to 4.2%, while the 10-year note is paying 4.485%, down 3.1 points.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Technology Shares

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 1.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 3% in recent Tuesday premarket activity, amid a broad technology selloff fueled by concerns over borrowing costs and heavy spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 1.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 3% before the start of regular trading.The S&P Global flash readings for June manufacturing and services conditions are due to be released at 9:45 am ET.The state-level unemployment data for May and the Richmond Fed's services and manufacturing readings for June will be released at 10:00 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 4.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 3.4% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 5.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 3.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 3.5% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 3.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 5.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 7%.International Business Machines (IBM) shares were up more than 4% in recent premarket activity after the company said it joined the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner program.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was down 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) retreated by 1.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares traded down 5.6% in early hours activity after the online investment platform priced a private $2 billion offering of non-interest-bearing senior convertible notes, due Oct. 1, 2029.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 1.5%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was gaining by 0.2%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.9%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated by 0.6%.Tesla (TSLA) shares were down 2.7% pre-bell, following a 1.1% gain at the previous day's close. NatPower said it has signed a multiyear supply and execution deal with Tesla for more than 25 gigawatt-hours of battery energy storage systems in Italy and the UK.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.7%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was up 2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.7%.Natera (NTRA) stock was down more than 2% premarket, extending the 1.1% decline at the prior close. The company said it has received a Category 1 recommendation from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for Signatera-guided adjuvant atezolizumab treatment in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock was down more than 2% before market open after the company agreed to acquire Germany's Vaccumschmelze and associated business and subsidiaries from Ara Partners for $1.9 billion in cash and stock.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) declined by 1.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up less than 0.1% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.A. O. Smith (AOS) stock little changed before the opening bell. The company said its board has elected Stephen Shafer, president and chief executive officer, as chairman, effective July 1, after Executive Chairman Kevin Wheeler retires.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.3% to $73.60 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.6% to $3.20 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Gold futures for July were down by 1.6% to $4,134.70 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 5.1% to $62.21 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 4.9% lower.

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Update: Gold Drops as Dollar Rises to 13-Month High After Fed Signals Higher Rates Could Be Coming

(Updates the gold price in the second paragraph)Gold traded lower midafternoon Monday as the U.S. dollar climbed to its highest level in more than a year, extending gains after the Federal Reserve signaled it could raise interest rates later this year to curb inflation.Gold for December delivery was last seen down 0.9% to US$4,206.80 per ounce."For now, the yellow metal remains stuck in technical limbo, trading between key support at USD 4,000-4,100 and resistance from the 200-day moving average, currently near USD 4,466," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar edged up to the highest since May 2025. The ICE dollar index was last seen up 0.17 points to 101.02. Treasury yields were also higher, with the U.S. two-year note last seen yielding 4.236%, up 4.9 basis points, while the 10-year Treasury note yield was up 5.7 points to 4.517%.

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Gold Drops as Dollar Rises to a 13-Month High After Fed Signaled Higher Interest Rates Could Be Coming

Gold traded lower early Monday as the U.S. dollar climbed to its highest level in more than a year, extending gains after the Federal Reserve signaled it could raise interest rates later this year to curb inflation.Gold for December delivery was last seen down 0.5% to US$4,225.00 per ounce."For now, the yellow metal remains stuck in technical limbo, trading between key support at USD 4,000-4,100 and resistance from the 200-day moving average, currently near USD 4,466," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar edged up early to the highest since May 2025. The ICE dollar index was last seen up 0.05 points to 100.91. Treasury yields were sharply higher, with the U.S. two-year note last yielding 4.228%, up 4.1 basis points, while the 10-year Treasury yield rose 3.8 basis points to 4.498%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Amid Continued US-Iran Talks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.2% in Monday's premarket activity, as traders focused on continuing US-Iran talks for a potentially positive outcome.US stock futures were higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.01%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.3% before the start of regular trading.Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is slated to speak on Monday.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.02%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.2%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) advanced by 0.03%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.8% higher.Apogee Therapeutics (APGE) stock rose more than 47% premarket after AbbVie (ABBV) agreed to acquire Apogee for $135.11 per share in cash for a total equity value of $10.9 billion. AbbVie shares were 1.1% higher.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was 0.5% lower.SpaceX (SPCX) stock was down by nearly 4% before the opening bell following a 3.6% fall at the prior close. The Financial Times reported Sunday that the company was assigned MSCI's lowest possible ESG rating, triple-C, just ahead of its $75 billion initial public offering earlier this month.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.7%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) retreated 0.1%, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.4%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was flat.Maplebear (CART) shares were down 2% pre-bell after closing Friday with a 4% rise. The company said Monday it launched a short-form vertical video feature that allows users to browse and shop meal and recipe content within retailer storefronts on its platform.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.4% lower.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) shares traded down 2% in early hours activity after the company said it plans to offer $2 billion worth of convertible senior notes due 2029 in a private placement.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.1% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 2.2%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.3%.ServiceNow (NOW) shares were down more than 1% in premarket activity. The company said it has teamed up with Inspira Enterprise to offer the full suite of ServiceNow capabilities to enterprises worldwide through the IT services and consulting firm's platform.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.1%.CMB.TECH (CMBT) stock was up more than 2% before market open after the company said it will charter up to 12 shipping vessels capable of being powered by ammonia to Fortescue, an Australian metals and green-energy enterprise.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.9% to $75.17 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 2.2% to $3.31 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 1.6%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2% higher.Gold futures for July were down by 0.5% to $4,223.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures advanced by 0.1% to $66.84 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) declined by 0.2%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 1.1% higher.

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Gold Extends Losses as Fed Rate-Hike Outlook Supports Dollar

Gold prices fell early Friday for a second straight session, even as the dollar retreated from a 13-month high reached after the Federal Reserve indicated it may raise interest rates to curb rising inflation.Gold for July delivery was last seen down 1.8% to US$4,168.90 per ounce.The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday left U.S. benchmark interest rates unchanged but warned of a future hike. Half of the committee members said they expect rates to rise this year as inflation remains well above the Fed's 2% target rate due to high oil prices. The threat of higher interest rates is supporting the dollar, a bearish indicator for commodities priced in the currency."The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday left U.S. benchmark interest rates unchanged. Half of the committee members still expect rates to rise this year as inflation remains well above the 2% target rate. While the market initially welcomed the US-Iran MOU and the prospect of lower energy prices, attention has shifted back to the Fed and the possibility of another rate hike later this year," Saxo Bank wrote.The dollar moved down from the highest since May 2025, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.13 points to 100.72. Treasury yields fell, with the two-year note last seen paying 4.187%, down 0.8 basis points. The yield on the 10-year note was down 4.0 points to 4.46%

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Update: Gold Falls, Dollar Rises as Half of Fed Members Expect a Rate Increase in 2026

(Updates price move in second paragraph.)Gold was lower in late-day trading Thursday as the dollar rose to its highest level in more than a year after the US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday.Gold, which has an inverse relationship with the greenback, was down US$135.90 to US$4,245.70 per ounce. The dollar was up 0.5% Thursday, heading for its highest close since May 2025.The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday left U.S. benchmark interest rates unchanged. Half of the committee members still expect rates to rise this year as inflation remains well above the 2% target rate."Gold tumbled ... after a surprisingly hawkish FOMC meeting signalled the potential for another rate hike later this year," Saxo Bank wrote.Treasury yields fell, with the US two-year note last seen paying 4.162%, down 3.3 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was down 5.9 points to 4.441%.

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Gold Falls as Fed Signals Potential Rate Hike, Dollar Hits One-Year High

Gold traded lower early Thursday as the dollar rose to its highest level in more than a year after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, while signaling that rates could rise later this year.Gold for July delivery was last seen down US$106.50 to US$4,274.90 per ounce.The drop comes after the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday left U.S. benchmark interest rates unchanged, but Bloomberg reported half of the committee members expect to raise rates this year as inflation remains well above the 2% target rate."Gold tumbled ... after a surprisingly hawkish FOMC meeting signalled the potential for another rate hike later this year," Saxo Bank wrote.The potential for higher rates boosted the dollar, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.6 points to 100.69, the highest since May, 2025. Treasury yields were mixed, with the U.S. two-year note last seen paying 4.2%, up 0.7 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was down 5.3 points to 4.447%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Thursday as Interim US-Iran Deal Lifts Risk Sentiment

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 1.3% in Thursday's premarket activity, as investors welcomed an interim US-Iran agreement that reduced concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.7%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.3% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 226,000 in the employment survey week ended June 13 from an upwardly revised 230,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a larger decrease to 225,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:30 am ET.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's monthly manufacturing index rose to 10.3 in June after decreasing to minus 0.4 in May, compared with expectations for a slightly smaller increase to a reading of 10 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.May's leading indicators data will be released at 10:00 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE) shares traded up 12% in early hours activity a day after the company said it received municipal approval to purchase the 32-megawatt Big Boden data center in Sweden from Bodens Utvecklings.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 1.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.1% higher.Legend Biotech (LEGN) stock was down more than 9% premarket after the company priced an underwritten public offering of 7.7 million American depositary shares at $29.35 each, for gross proceeds of about $226 million.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.9%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 2.1% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 4.2%.Intel (INTC) shares were up more than 9% in premarket activity after President Donald Trump said Apple (AAPL) has "agreed to work with Intel to design and build its Chips in America." Apple stock was gaining by 0.3%.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained by 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.5%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was down more than 3% before market open after edging down 0.2% in the prior close. The company and its partners said they have selected the development concept for the Ringvei Vest project in the Norwegian North Sea, which is expected to contribute about 240 million barrels of oil equivalent.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) rose 1%.Diageo (DEO) shares gained nearly 1% pre-bell after the Financial Times reported that Chief Executive Dave Lewis has ordered senior executives to implement broad cost-cutting measures as part of a major restructuring effort at the spirits giant.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 1.9% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.SpaceX (SPCX) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after experiencing its first post-IPO retreat from recent record highs, as market data and multiple analysts point to active put option trading and technical downward pressure following the stock's initial surge.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 1.9% to $75.35 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 0.5% to $3.16 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 1.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% lower.Gold futures for July were down by 2.7% to $4,261.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 5.6% to $67.33 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained by 0.6%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.02% lower.

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Update: Gold Edges Down As Dollar Steadies On Strong U.S. Retail Sales Report Ahead Of Fed's Rate Decision

(Updates prices.)Gold was higher midafternoon Wednesday even as the dollar rose after a report showed U.S. retail sales rose more than expected last month ahead of the latest interest rate decision coming from the Federal Reserve.Gold for July delivery was last seen up US$37.10 to US$4.391.50 per ounce.The U.S. Census Bureau reported May retail sales rose by 0.9% in May, up from a revised 0.4% in April and topping expectations for a rise of 0.5%, according to Marketwatch.The bullish data comes ahead of the latest interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve's policy committee coming later this afternoon, the first under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to leave rates unchanged despite the higher inflation that followed high oil prices due to the Iran-U.S. war."Traders will be watching closely for any guidance from Chair Kevin Warsh on the inflation outlook, as well as clues on how the Federal Reserve balances still-elevated price pressures against signs of slowing economic momentum," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar also moved higher, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.14 points to 99.68. Treasury yields were mostly steady, with the U.S. two-year note last seen paying 4.071%, up 0.3 basis points, while the 10-year note was down 1.1 points to 4.434%.

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