Gold prices saw an increase on Thursday, receiving support from a decline in the dollar and lower US Treasury bond yields. Traders, meanwhile, awaited US economic data to gain further insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy expectations. Spot gold rose by 0.4 percent to reach $2,036.60 per ounce as …
Read More »How could record gold prices impact China’s economy?
In recent weeks, gold prices have reached all-time highs. Due to its dual function as a store of wealth and a hedge against inflation, the price of gold has a special place in the financial markets.Although gold has broken several records since the COVID crisis began, the recent surge in …
Read More »Gold loses its luster with the rise of USD
Gold prices fell on Wednesday to the lowest level in more than three weeks as the dollar rose ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates and monetary policy indicators later on Wednesday. Gold fell in spot transactions 0.2 percent to $1,975.07 per ounce by 0711 GMT. US gold …
Read More »Gold price tumbles ahead of FOMC decision
Gold price hit the daily high of $1996.73 but lost momentum post the US inflation report. The precious metal is trading around $1980 per ounce at the time of writing. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics revealed disinflation in the US, with mixed results in annual and monthly readings. Traders …
Read More »Gold prices unchanged post-US CPI data
Gold prices have increased following the release of the US CPI data, triggering cautious optimism ahead of Wednesday’s Fed’s Monetary policy decision. Gold prices found some support on Tuesday after a two-day decline, favoured by softer US yields and a weaker US dollar. Geopolitical tensions continue to grow amid news …
Read More »Gold prices plunge again ahead of key data, FOMC meeting
Gold markets have been experiencing a decline since the start of Monday’s North American session due to increased risk appetite and anticipation of interest decisions from the Fed and the ECB. Gold futures fell -1.15%, below $1981, trading at $1980.85 per ounce at the time of writing.Earlier on the day, …
Read More »How could different financial assets react to looming NFP data?
The US Bureau of Labour Statistics is set to release November’s jobs report on Friday, December 8, with expectations for a 180,000 rise in Nonfarm Payrolls. Gold is expected to react stronger to a disappointing jobs report than an upbeat one. US stocks are trading modestly higher on Thursday, led …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Dec. 5
On Wednesday morning during the early Asian session, the price of gold (XAU/USD) declines. The yellow metal declines due to the renewed demand for US dollars (USD). The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US dollar relative to a weighted basket of currencies that is used …
Read More »Why has gold abandoned all-time high?
Gold price has reached an all-time high on Monday, driven by the US dollar’s decline and traders’ bets that the Fed will cut interest rates next year. Gold is trading at $2025.21 at the time of writing. Earlier on Monday, gold price surged up to 3% to $2135 per ounce, …
Read More »Gold surges to around $ 2040 on consumer optimism, Fed bets
The gold market is holding near a six-month high, seeing some reaction to better-than-expected US consumer optimism. At the time of writing, gold is trading at $204.51 per ounce. It is up by +1.34%, with $27.13 gains. The Conference Board said on Tuesday its consumer confidence index fell to 102 …
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