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Yesterday, U.S. CPI data revealed a decline across multiple measures, significantly impacting market sentiment. Core CPI m/m decreased from 0.2% to 0.1%, and CPI m/m fell to -0.1% from 0%, contrary to the anticipated rise to 0.1%. The annual CPI y/y dropped to 3%, down from last years 3.3%, indicating a notable reduction.

The unexpected decline in inflation figures caused Treasury yields and the dollar to tumble, while metals received a boost. Peter Spina, founder and president of GoldSeek.com, highlighted that the lower-than-expected inflation numbers have significantly bolstered the sentiment for those anticipating imminent rate cuts. Spina pointed out that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) now has more leverage to support rate cuts within the year, with September emerging as a likely timeframe for the first cut.

Spina also noted that rate cuts are beneficial for precious metals as they reduce the competitive returns from holding dollars. The market is now anticipating two rate cuts this year. Additionally, unemployment showed improvement, with claims falling to 222,000 from last months 239,000. Market participants are awaiting the PPI results, which are expected to mirror the CPI's softness, further supporting rate cut expectations.

GOLD -Prices surged following the soft CPI report, with increased expectations for a rate cut this quarter, particularly in September. Analysts await the PPI release, which is expected to further confirm the economy's softness and bolster rate cut prospects.

SILVER -Prices climbed higher post-CPI data, breaking above previous highs. The support level at 30.668 held firm, and continued bullish momentum is anticipated.

DXY -The greenback saw a sharp decline, crossing below 104.607 with a significant candle. Despite finding temporary support at 104.084, further depreciation is expected.

GBPUSD - The pound strengthened, breaking above 1.28508, with a bullish outlook supported by strong technical structures.

AUDUSD -The Australian dollar showed considerable growth, maintaining support above 0.67142 and exhibiting a bullish trend.

NZDUSD -Because of cash rate data suggesting a potential rate cut, the NZD consolidated despite soft U.S. reports causing a decline in the dollar's strength. Continued growth against the dollar is anticipated.

EURUSD -The euro gained against the dollar, moving beyond 1.08543 towards 1.08950. However, ongoing uncertainties in the European elections are likely to limit further gains.

USDJPY - The yen benefited from the weak U.S. data, reversing earlier losses. A continued decline in the USD/JPY pair is expected as the market potentially peaks this quarter.

USDCHF -The Swiss franc saw quick losses after a brief recovery. While further declines are possible due to USD weakness, CHF weakness remains a factor to monitor.

USDCAD - The Canadian dollar failed to capitalize on the soft U.S. data, with prices stuck between 1.36328 and 1.35895. Further movements will depend on succeeding price action.