•Key Market Drivers:
• Russia-Ukraine Talks: If a 30-day ceasefire is reached, risk assets could gain while gold and the dollar may weaken.
• China’s Economic Support: Stronger-than-expected measures could lift the yuan, stocks, and commodities.
• US Dollar Outlook: Soft inflation data and trade tensions keep the dollar bearish as the Fed outlook turns dovish.
• Gold’s Next Move: A weaker USD and geopolitical risks support gold but improved global sentiment could cap further gain
• 17 Mar 2025