The U.S. dollar strengthened on Friday. This followed the selection of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair. The currency recovered from an earlier sharp decline. Analysts suggest the short-term selloff was overdone. Warsh is seen as a safe choice, unlikely to aggressively lower interest rates. This news boosted the dollar’s performance.
Gold heads for weekly loss amid oil-driven inflation concerns
Gold prices held steady Friday, but a weekly dip was likely as soaring oil prices fueled inflation concerns, impacting interest rate expectations. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions