China RatingDog Manufacturing PMI came in at 51.8, above forecasts (51.4) in May

The post Gold price in Malaysia: Rates on June 1 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold prices fell in Malaysia on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet. The price for Gold stood at 575.86 Malaysian Ringgits (MYR) per gram, down compared with the MYR 578.78 it cost on Friday. The price for Gold decreased to MYR 6,716.77 per tola from MYR 6,750.74 per tola on friday. Unit measure Gold Price in MYR 1 Gram 575.86 10 Grams 5,758.64 Tola 6,716.77 Troy Ounce 17,911.40 FXStreet calculates Gold prices in Malaysia by adapting international prices (USD/MYR) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly. Gold FAQs Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven as

The post Canadian Dollar weakens as USD firms on geopolitics, Fed bets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The USD/CAD pair attracts some buyers for the second consecutive day and reclaims the 1.3800 mark during the Asian session on Monday. Spot prices, however, lack bullish conviction and remain below the highest level since April 13, near the 1.3870 region, touched last week amid a combination of diverging forces. The uncertainty over US-Iran talks to end a three-month-old conflict and Israel’s incursion into Lebanon keeps geopolitical risk in play, underpinning the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) and acting as a tailwind for the USD/CAD pair. In fact, differences over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to reach a deal. Moreover, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, stated that the country will not accept any agreement until its national rights are fully secured. Adding to this, reports suggest that the US has hardened its negotiat

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The post Gold holds below two-week top as Iran risks and hawkish Fed lift USD appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) kicks off the new week on a subdued note and remains on the back foot below a two-week top, around the $4,600 neighborhood, touched on Friday. Persistent geopolitical uncertainties, along with hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations, help the US Dollar (USD) regain positive traction, which, in turn, is seen as a key factor acting as a headwind for the commodity. The precious metal, however, manages to hold above the $4,500 psychological mark as trades seem hesitant and opt to wait for further progress in US-Iran peace talks. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, told state media on Sunday that talks and message exchanges with the US are ongoing, though he cautioned against reading too much into unconfirmed reports about the negotiations. Earlier, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, stated that the country will not accept any agreement u

The post United States Dollar Index gathers strength above 99.00 on US-Iran truce deal uncertainty appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.05 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The DXY holds positive ground surrounding the US-Iran peace deal. The US ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report will be published later on Monday.  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that talks and message exchanges with Washington were ongoing, but stressed that no assessment of negotiations could be made until a clear outcome was reached, per the BBC.  On Monday, US President Donald Trump requested that edits be made to the US-Iran deal aimed at bringing an end to fighting that began earlier this year, the BBC reported on Sunday. The changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium.  Th

The post Australian Dollar firms against Japanese Yen following China’s RatingDog Manufacturing appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. AUD/JPY extends its gains for the third successive day, trading around 114.60 during the Asian hours on Monday. The currency cross holds its ground as a wave of mixed economic data from China, Australia, and Japan shaped market sentiment. China’s RatingDog Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) slipped to 51.8 in May from the previous month’s 52.2 reading. While this indicates a slight deceleration in expansion, it still managed to beat market expectations of 51.4, offering a layer of resilience to the regional outlook. In Australia, the labor market showed signs of recovery as the ANZ–Indeed Australian Job Ads rebounded by 1.8% month-on-month (MoM) in May, marking the first gain since February and bouncing back from a 0.6% decline in April. However, the overarching trend continues to suggest that labor demand is gradually moderating as elevated bo

The post AUD/USD Forecast: Subdued below 0.7200 after China’s PMI appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The AUD/USD pair extends the range play below the 0.7200 mark and moves little following the release of China’s RatingDog Manufacturing PMI, which eased to 51.8 in May from 52.2 in the previous month. Meanwhile, spot prices remain close to a two-week high touched on Friday and seem poised to appreciate further amid a constructive technical setup. Friday’s breakout through the 0.7180 confluence hurdle – comprising the 100-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) on the 4-hour chart and the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of the May downswing – was seen as a key trigger for the AUD/USD bulls. Moreover, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) near 60 hints at constructive but not overextended momentum. Adding to this, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) hovers in positive territory with a slight bullish tilt, reinforcing a cautious upside tone. However, persistent geopolitical uncertain

The post 51.8: China’s RatingDog Manufacturing PMI beats estimates in May appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. China’s RatingDog Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declines to 51.8 in May from 52.2 in April the latest data published by RatingDog showed on Monday.  The market forecast was for a 51.4 reading. AUD/USD reaction to China’s PMI data At the time of writing, the AUD/USD pair is trading around 0.7183, up 0.01% on the day.  (This story was corrected on June 1 at 01:50 GMT to say China’s RatingDog Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 51.8 in May from 52.2 in April, not rose). Australian Dollar FAQs One of the most significant factors for the Australian Dollar (AUD) is the level of interest rates set by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Because Australia is a resource-rich country another key driver is the price of its biggest export, Iron Ore. The health of the Chinese economy, its largest trading partner, is a factor, as well as inflation in