South Africa Manufacturing Production Index (YoY) declined to -4.3% in May from previous -2.9%

Jul 9, 2026

Gold Price Forecast: Recoveries likely be capped as 20-day EMA slopes lower

Gold price (XAU/USD) trades 0.8% higher to near $4,110 during the European trading session on Thursday. The precious metal gains as the US Dollar (USD) is down despite a slight improvement in expectations that the next monetary policy move by the Federal Reserve (Fed) will be on the upside.

British Pound hits fresh three-week highs past 1.3400 as US Dollar pulls back

The British Pound (GBP) appreciates against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive day on Thursday, to hit fresh three–week highs right above 1.3400.