In the intricate dance of financial markets, gold prices demonstrated resilience on Thursday, holding steady despite the strength of the US dollar. The Federal Reserve’s resistance to the notion of lowering interest rates in March initially bolstered the dollar, yet gold maintained its ground as investors continued to harbor hopes …
Read More »Gold shines on hopes of a cut in US interest rates this year
On Thursday, gold continued its upward trajectory for the fourth consecutive day as investors maintained optimism regarding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Despite the central bank ruling out rate cuts in March, market participants still anticipate significant reductions later in the year. In spot transactions, gold recorded …
Read More »Gold slides below $2040 following Powell’s comments
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled potential rate cuts based on economic progress, stating that there is no rush to change existing monetary policy. The Gold Index has reacted to Powell’s rejection of bets on a March rate cut and emphasis on a cautious approach to managing inflation. Gold prices …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Lower on Easing Rate Cut Expectations
Gold prices are poised to register their first monthly decline in four months as investors recalibrate expectations for rapid and substantial cuts in US interest rates, given the robust state of the economy. Anticipation surrounds the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later on Wednesday, influencing market sentiment and gold’s performance. …
Read More »Gold rises as concerns mount over conflict in the Middle East
Gold prices experienced an upturn on Monday, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which prompted increased demand for the precious metal as a safe-haven asset. Trading activity remained subdued as investors awaited statements from the Federal Reserve Chairman for clarification on interest rate matters. In spot transactions, …
Read More »Gold is heading for its second consecutive weekly decline
Gold prices rose during trading today, Friday, the twenty-sixth of January, but they are heading towards recording the second weekly losses in a row, amid the rise of the dollar supported by positive economic data. The US economy grew more than expected during the last quarter of 2023, by about …
Read More »Gold attempts to recover after higher-than-expected US GDP data
After the most recent data revealed that the US economy grew faster than anticipated and that inflation came in lower than expected, gold prices are trading at session highs during the North American session. The yellow metal is trading at $2014.39 per ounce at the time of writing.The US economy …
Read More »Gold is hovering near a one-week low amid the strength of USD
Gold prices maintained their position near a one-week low on Thursday, as they grappled with the influence of a resilient dollar and escalating bond yields. The market’s focus was primarily directed towards the impending release of US GDP data and the outcome of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy …
Read More »Gold recovers its losses ahead of US economic data
Gold prices stabilized on Wednesday, recovering from early losses. This coincided with a decline in the dollar from its six-week high and investors awaiting the release of upcoming US economic data. In spot transactions, gold settled at $2,029.39 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.2 percent to $2,030.50. The …
Read More »Gold shines as dollar declines amid anticipation of central bank decisions
Gold prices saw an increase on Tuesday as the US dollar weakened, with investors anticipating interest rate decisions from various central banks and key economic data from the United States later in the week. In spot transactions, gold rose by 0.5 percent to $2,030.64 per ounce by 0545 GMT, and …
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