Gold prices finished Wednesday down ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve rate decision and moved lower after the release of the Fed’s policy statement amid a brief rise for the U.S. Dollar (USD). Taper talks had an immediate impact on the zero-yielding yellow metal, which remains relatively supported by inflation …
Read More »Gold Rises on Decline in Dollar and Stocks Ahead of Fed Decision
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, drawing support from the decline in stocks and the dollar, but the gains were limited while the market cautiously awaits what the US Federal Reserve’s assessments of inflation and economic growth will reveal. The spot price of gold was up 0.3% at $1804.69 an ounce. …
Read More »Gold Rises Slightly Awaiting Fed Report
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, restoring some of its losses yesterday but failed to restore the $1,800 mark, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve policy meeting. With the U.S. Dollar (USD) moving into negative territory during the American session, the yellow metal was able to make some modest gains …
Read More »Gold Finishes at Lowest Level in Three Weeks
Gold prices finished below $1,800 and fell to its lowest level in about three weeks, amid anticipation fort the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The policy statement, which is set to be released on Wednesday, will set the tone for markets in terms …
Read More »Gold Rising Supported by Lower Yields And Virus Fears
Gold prices surged, boosted by lower US bond yields and worries about higher delta infections, as investors look ahead to this week’s fed meeting. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,806.80 an ounce. And US gold futures rose 0.3% to $ 1806.70. The rise in Covid-19 infections continued at the weekend, …
Read More »Gold Snaps Four-Week Rising Streak Maintaining $1,800 Key Level
Gold prices declined on Friday, extending their weekly decline that snapped a four-week rising streak, amid the rise of the U.S. Dollar (USD) and an improvement in risk appetite among investors, who seem to be less worried about reflation and slow recovery concerns. However, the yellow metal was supported by …
Read More »Gold Prices Heading for Weekly Loss on Greenback Rally
Gold prices stabilized during trading Friday, July 23, but are heading for the first weekly decline in five weeks, as the rally in the dollar made the metal more expensive for holders of other currencies. The spot price of gold settled at $1807.45 an ounce by 06:34 GMT, recording a …
Read More »Gold Closes Higher as Risk Appetite Fades
Gold futures for July delivery rose on Thursday, amid a deterioration in the risk appetite among investors after data showed a surge in jobless claims in the U.S., promoting more concerns about the recovery from the pandemic. The yellow metal’s gains also come amid fluctuations by the U.S. Dollar (USD) …
Read More »Gold Near Its Lowest Level in a Week on Rising Risk Appetite
Gold prices fell on Thursday, July 22nd, to near the lowest level in more than a week, under pressure from a stronger dollar and rising risk appetite, while investors awaited the European Central Bank’s meeting scheduled for today. By 05:14 GMT, the spot price of gold was down 0.2% to …
Read More »Gold Registers Biggest Daily Drop in Two Weeks
Gold prices resumed losses on Wednesday, falling for the third time in four sessions, despite a mixed performance by the U.S. Dollar (USD) with lower demand for safe havens as stock markets surged to recover from earlier declines. The yellow metal’s front-month futures Gold for July delivery lost $8.00, or …
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