Growth data and the surprise factor
Many other releases move gold, usually less than CPI, NFP and the Fed, but enough to matter.
| Release | Measures | Strong data usually… |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | Total economic output | Lifts yields, weighs on gold |
| ISM / PMI | Business activity (above 50 = growth) | Same |
| Retail sales | Consumer spending | Same |
| Consumer confidence | How households feel | Smaller effect |
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