investing in gold: The US dollar fell against most major currencies on Friday, as investors' responses varied reaction to US growth data which showed the US economy grew less than expected in the fourth quarter.
The Commerce Department said in a report that the economy grew by 2.6% in the last three months of 2014, below expectations for a gain of 3.0% and a sharp slowdown in the growth of 5.0% in the three months to September / September
The dollar index, which measures the strength of the dollar against a basket of six major currencies, was up 0.01% for the day to trade at 95.00, and fell by 0.33% during the week.
Dollar / yen fell by 0.69% to hit 117.50 in late trading amid weakness in US stocks after lackluster GDP data.
And decline in the index {{| 169 | Dow Jones}} by 251.90 points, or the equivalent of 1.45%, while the index fell {{| 166 | Standard & Poor's 500}} by 26.26 points, or the equivalent of 1.3%.
At the same time, the euro was under selling pressure exposure after data showed that the downturn in the single currency zone deepens in the January / Anyrust growing fears over the future of Greece in the euro zone.
Eurostat said that the annual inflation rate in the euro zone fell by 0.6% in January, after declining by 0.2% in December / December Economists had expected an annual decline of 0.5%.
Greece's new government said it would not cooperate with the International Monetary Fund and the European Union will not seek to extend the deal to rescue her, confirming fears of a clash with the international creditors.
Also dropped the Canadian / USD after a Statistics Canada said the GDP of the country fell by 0.2% in November, compared with expectations for a decline of 0.1% after rising 0.3% in the month of October.
The decline in the Australian / Dolarely its lowest level in five and a half years against the dollar amid growing expectations for an interest rate cut in Australia next week.
Elsewhere, the Swiss franc rose against other major currencies on Friday, amid growing expectations for further intervention by the Swiss National Bank in the currency market with the dollar / franc fell and EUR / CHF.
The same time, the dollar / ruble rose by 1.74% to close at 70.05 after Russia's central bank cut interest rates dramatically to 15.0%, one month after the sudden surprise markets to raise interest rates to 17.0%.
In the commodities market, oil prices posted the largest gain in a single day since June 2012 amid an indication that US producers may withdraw the amount of production because of falling prices.
Increased crude oil futures up 3.71, or the equivalent of 8.33%, to hit US $ 48.24 a barrel, while Brent oil rose 3.86, or the equivalent of 7.86%, to hit 52.99 dollars a barrel.
Gold rose well, up 23.30 or the equivalent and 1.86%, to close at $ 1,279.20 per ounce after the release of US GDP data, which came less than expected.
During this week, investors awaited nonfarm payrolls report from the United States, which issued on Friday in search of other indicators on the strength of the recovery in the labor market.
Meeting Minutes will also be the policy of the Central Bank in the United Kingdom and Australia are also in focus.
Before next week, has compiled a list of these Investing.com important events and other events of which are likely to affect the markets.
Monday February 2
China will publish a report on manufacturing index.
In the euro zone, Spain will publish data on the change in the number of employees.
As in the United Kingdom. Vistm publish a report on manufacturing index.
In the United States, the Institute for Supply Management will release data on manufacturing activity. Will also be publishing a report on personal income and spending.
Tuesday February 3
Australia is to publish data on building approvals in the trade balance. Later in the day, the Reserve Bank of Australia will announce its benchmark interest rate and publish the interest rate statement, which determines the economic conditions and the factors that affect the monetary policy decision.
The UK will publish a report on the activity of the construction sector.
The United States will also publish data on factory orders.
Wednesday February 4
New Zealand is to publish data on the change in the number of unemployed and the unemployment rate.
On the other hand, China will publish a report on the services sector index.
The euro zone will publish a report on retail sales.
The UK will publish a report on service sector activity.
The United States will also publish a report on non-farm payrolls. Later the same day, the Institute for Supply Management will release data on non-manufacturing activity.
Canada will publish the Ivey Purchasing Managers Index her.
Thursday February 5
Australia is to publish data on retail sales.
The Bank of England will announce the decision of the monetary policy meeting him.
The United States will publish its weekly report on initial jobless claims, as well as data on the trade balance.
Canada also will publish a report on its trade balance.
Friday February 6
Reserve Bank of Australia will publish its monetary policy statement.
The Swiss National Bank will publish its report on foreign currency reserves.
The United Kingdom will also issue a report on the trade balance.
Canada will also provide a report on building permits and the change in the number of workers and the unemployment rate.
The United States will end the trading week for the issuance of non-farm payrolls report, data and wage growth. Gold investing news