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On June 27, following the US militarys airstrikes against Iran on June 26, US Vice President Vance stated that if Iran resorts to violence, it will face a military response. Vance posted on social media that day: "Iran signed a ceasefire agreement, and we have honored it. If they have objections to how the memorandum of understanding is being implemented, they can communicate directly by phone. But if violence is used, it will be met with a military response." Earlier on June 26, the US Central Command issued a statement saying that the US military launched strikes against Iran that day in response to the attack on a merchant ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz the previous day.On June 27, Nasdaq announced that SpaceX (SPCX.O) will be included in the Nasdaq 100 Index, subject to final eligibility requirements. Funds tracking the index are expected to begin buying its shares after the market closes on July 6, before the formal inclusion. SpaceX is expected to have a weighting of less than 1% in this technology-heavy index.IMF Chief Economist Guransha: The conflict involving Iran has not led to a further surge in oil prices, as countries have released strategic reserves and refineries have adjusted their production.IMF Chief Economist Guransha: Following the implementation of tariffs by the United States, a new trade relationship has emerged that does not include the United States.The US military stated that it will maintain a continued presence and remain vigilant to ensure that all provisions of the Iran nuclear deal are observed, implemented, and fully effective.

Ahead of preliminary US S&P PMI data, the XAU/USD remains sideways below $2,000, according to our Gold Price Forecast

Alina Haynes

Apr 20, 2023 13:49

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In the early European session, the Gold price (XAU / USD) is exhibiting erratic movements near $1,994.00. The precious metal is in a state of indecision as investors await the release of preliminary S&P PMI data for the United States on Friday.

 

After violent swings influenced by the Federal Reserve's (Fed) Beige Book, the US Dollar Index (DXY) is showing signs of volatility contraction below 102.00. The declining trend of advances to consumer and business loans by U.S. commercial banks has intensified concerns of a recession in the U.S. economy, despite the fact that economic activity in 12 Fed districts remained virtually unchanged. To prevent a decline in asset quality, banks have tightened credit disbursement requirements.

 

In the meantime, S&P futures have recorded sizeable losses during the Asian session, as investors are wary of firms' comments regarding revenue guidance. The market anticipates that constrained credit conditions will impact the working capital management of cash-reliant companies, thereby affecting their output.

 

The market expects preliminary US S&P PMI data to reveal a Manufacturing PMI reading of 49.0, a decrease from the previous reading of 49.9. The Services PMI is anticipated to decrease to 51.5 from 52.6 previously reported.