US Dollar

Gold prices have gained some 9% so far this year on safe-haven buying.

Gold prices have gained over 6% so far this month amid volatility in financial markets, triggered by SNB decision.

US gold futures for delivery in February have added 2.7% from the 2 January opening price.

The past half-year has seen a stunning ascent of the US dollar against virtually all other major currencies.

A stronger US dollar and concerns surrounding a global glut continue to put pressure on oil prices.

Indonesia and Romania will also set rates next week.

Gold prices could struggle in the short term and could even break below the 2014 lows in the coming months.

Gold prices could destabilise over the holidays if the Russian economy deteriorated further.

Prices gained 2.7% in the week ending 13 December on renewed buying interest.

ECB, BoE and US Fed to come out with economic reports.

Canada's dollar fell to five-year low as economy recorded falling employment in November.

Swiss gold referendum to influence yellow metal prices next week.

Traders to track GDP data coming in from the eurozone and from India, alongside 30 November's Swiss gold referendum.

US gold futures for December delivery finish $15.80 higher for the week.

Asian currencies recoup some of their recent losses as weaker than expected US non-farm payroll data weigh on dollar.

Oil prices have lost 30% since June peak on increased supply and slowdown in Europe and China.

Data showing slowing activity in Europe and in China to boost dollar and mount pressure on bullion.

European banks' stress test results revealing little threat to banking system aid sentiment.

Canadian dollar headed for its second straight monthly loss and is down more than 6.2% since June.

Gold prices end 2.4% higher for the week ending 11 October.

Market awaits cues from inflation data amid mixed economic signals and US dollar rally.

China to resume physical buying of gold on 8 October.

Russia, Libya and Gulf producers contributing to increased supplies.

US dollar rally backed by recovering US economy weighing on precious metals.

USD/HKD Technical Analysis: Hong Kong dollar breaks tight range and falls to 6-month low against USD

China's 'Golden Week' holiday and US non-farm payrolls data to influence gold prices next week.

Oil futures under pressure as supplies rise amid dismal global economic data and weak demand.

Stronger dollar and tighter US monetary policy could dent gold's safe-haven status.

Brent crude maintains downtrend as IEA and Opec predict lower demand.

Traders await US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's policy move.