American consumer confidence edged higher in early December, as households grew more optimistic about current conditions and the broader economic outlook, according to preliminary data from the University of Michigan.
Gold (XAU/USD) trades marginally higher on Friday, oscillating within the familiar range that has defined price action this week, as dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations keep the precious metal broadly supported.
The Euro (EUR) is consolidating this week’s advance, supported by widening rate differentials and a neutral ECB outlook, with little reaction to soft euro-area data.