Gold Inches Down as Market Digests US CPI Data

That CPI report got a Black Friday discount

November inflation data came in lower than expected, according to the latest CPI report. But we can’t compare it to the previous month, since the BLS skipped several October reports. And data collection began late thanks to the shutdown, right in the middle of retailers’ Black Friday sales. In this episode, key caveats to the November CPI. Plus: Experts cautiously predict a more balanced housing market in 2026, tech stocks take a hit as data cen…

Gold inches down as market digests US CPI data

ASX Market Open: 'Shot in the arm' US CPI print enough to circuit-break W51 slump

ASX today – Australian shares are up for the first time this week, finally following Wall Street’s lead to add +0.5% in futures. Over in the U.S., things have been relatively green all week, and jumped again on November’s CPI release. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more. That market-moving U.S. economic print saw core consumer pri…

Gold eases within range as US CPI looms

Gold (XAU/USD) consolidates with modest losses on Thursday as traders trim exposure ahead of the US inflation report. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,325, remaining confined to the familiar range that has dominated price action so far this week.