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Gold falls victim to strong US data
Gold has sold off thanks to a rebound in US dollar and bond yields. The fact that the yellow metal has turned lower from a key level makes today’s reversal eye-catching as the chart suggests that at least a temporary top may be in for now. Gold fell along with the major currency pairs today as the dollar found support on the back of some stronger-than-expected US macro data. Factory orders surged by more than expected, rising 1% month-on-month, while the closely-followed ISM services PMI came in at 56.5 compared to 53.3 expected and 54.4 last. With US data continuing to remain largely positive, some investors are ... (full story)