The US dollar reached a six-month high against the yen as several Fed officials suggested that monetary policy may need further tightening. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said the US rate may need to be 6% for inflation to achieve the 2% target, while the St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said the bank may need to increase it half a point this year. Meanwhile, the debt ceiling deadline prompted concern over the situation and boosted the US dollar’s safe-haven status.
Gold trading hits $298 billion daily in March, says WGC report
Gold’s daily trading volume surged to $298 billion in March 2025, reinforcing its status as a highly liquid, resilient asset. The World Gold Council highlights