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Last week, we explored the key price drivers of gold, and how they impacted the price of the precious metal this year and last. Now, we’ll bring these factors to life in a chart, showing you ten instances the gold price responded to critical fundamental events, including central bank policies, global economic data, and geopolitical events.

Kyle Rodda, Senior Market Analyst at Capital.com, previews the US Non-Farm Payrolls report for September. The article discusses market expectations of a stable labor market with 150,000 new jobs, an unchanged unemployment rate of 4.2%, and steady annual wage growth at 3.8%. It also highlights potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, revisions to past payroll data, and the reaction of various markets such as the US Dollar, S&P 500, and gold.

In 2024, gold has been on an upward trajectory, hitting high after high as global markets face ongoing challenges. This precious metal, long seen as a safe haven, has been proving its worth, drawing attention from traders around the world as its bullish surge continues.

RBA Governor Michelle Bullock emphasizes inflation challenges for Australia's economy, citing supply shocks and demand-supply imbalances. Discover insights on CPI trends, interest rates, and the central bank's strategy for managing price pressures in 2024.

The BoE is forecasted to leave rates unchanged in September as UK CPI remains stubborn.

Discover the US Federal Reserve’s latest 50 basis point cut and how the markets reacted. Stocks surged, the US Dollar fell, and the Fed hints at more aggressive cuts ahead.

The Bank of Japan will meet on September 20, 2024, with markets anticipating minimal policy changes. However, inflation risks remain, with core CPI at 2.7% and potential for future interest rate hikes.