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Brent crude saw a decrease of 14 cents, reaching $79.41 per barrel on Wednesday. Crude oil, on the other hand, saw a decrease by 11 Cents, hitting a low of $74.26 The pound pushed higher against the dollar in early European trading, up 0.2% to $1.3283, buoyed by investor unease over US trade policy, as renewed uncertainty Spot gold fell 0.5% to $1,959.03 an ounce, while gold futures fell 0.5% to $1,975.60 an ounce by ET ( GMT). Focus is now on a slew of U.S. economic Gold prices rebounded above $2,400/oz after a dip to $2,364/oz, showing resilience despite a strengthening US Dollar. Gold benefits from expectations of more Oil, which increased its volatility with the start of conflicts in the Middle East, rose sharply by up to 5% on Friday, reaching the $87 band, amid expectations that tensions Gold prices experienced a dip to $1,910 per ounce, reflecting increased investor confidence in avoiding a global recession and a strengthened US dollar. The U.S. dollar bounces back stronger on Wednesday making oil and gold prices to dip. USdollar Dollar USD Gold xauusd XAU Oil crudeoil brentcrude The stronger U.S. dollar has been affecting gold, crude oil, and Brent crude oil prices for a week. Brent crude dipped 14 cents reaching $79.41 per barrel on Wednesday.

U.S. Dollar Bounces Back: Gold and Oil Prices Dip

The U.S. dollar bounces back stronger, making oil and gold prices dip. A strengthening US dollar has been affecting gold, crude oil, and Brent crude oil prices. This trend has been evident for the past week, with recent market movements reflecting the dollar's influence.

Oil Prices Affected

Brent crude saw a decrease of 14 cents, reaching $79.41 per barrel on Wednesday. Crude oil, on the other hand, saw a decrease by 11 Cents, hitting a low of $74.26. Despite earlier volatility driven by geopolitical factors, including conflicts in the Middle East, which briefly pushed oil up to the $87 band, the strengthened dollar is currently exerting downward pressure.

Gold Prices Under Pressure

A stronger dollar generally puts downward pressure on gold. Spot gold fell 0.5% to $1,959.03 an ounce, while gold futures fell 0.5% to $1,975.60 an ounce. Gold prices experienced a dip to $1,910 per ounce, reflecting increased investor confidence in avoiding a global recession and the strengthened US dollar. While gold prices rebounded above $2,400/oz after a dip to $2,364/oz earlier, showing resilience driven by expectations of more, the stronger dollar is currently a key headwind.

Other Currencies and the Dollar

The pound pushed higher against the dollar in early European trading, up 0.2% to $1.3283, buoyed by investor unease over US trade policy, as renewed uncertainty. Focus is now on a slew of U.S. economic.

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