On Monday and Tuesday, data on existing and new U.S. homes sales for February were published. What do they mean for the housing market and gold prices?

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2 percent in February, the first time in four months. Does it mean that inflation is rising, which would bring us closer to the Fed’s hike? How can this data affect the gold market?

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This week is so full of important events, that we are not able to cover them all. This is why we are focusing in this Gold News Monitor on yesterday’s speeches given by Stanley Fischer and John Williams, two FOMC voting members. What are the implications of their remarks for gold prices?

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The greenback weakened sharply on Friday, as the Fed statement was interpreted as dovish, despite the removal of ‘patience’ from the wording. The downgraded expectations for a mid-year rate hike induced investors to exit positions which would have benefited from a strong U.S. dollar. Now, the crucial question for the gold market arises: does this decline signal a trend reversal or just a correction?

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The passing week has been a hot time in central banking. Just a day after the FOMC meeting, the Swiss National Bank held an extraordinary press conference. What is the news from small Switzerland and how can it impact the gold market?

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