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Gold prices slipped slightly in Asian trade on Thursday, extending the losses from the previous session, triggered by a sharp rally in the dollar and risk assets following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Despite this recent decline, gold has managed to hold on to significant gains …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, influenced by a surge in the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields amid early 2024 U.S. election results favoring Donald Trump. However, with the election results still too close to call, gold held near its recent highs. Precious Metals Spot Gold: Dropped …

Gold, the timeless haven asset, has recently surged to unprecedented heights, reaching a record high of $2,790. This meteoric rise is a testament to its enduring appeal as a safe-haven asset during times of economic uncertainty and geopolitical turmoil.   Gold’s recent surge is a testament to its enduring appeal …

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), initiated its first swap operations on Monday under a newly established facility aimed at stabilizing the stock market. The PBOC exchanged assets worth 50 billion yuan ($7 billion) with brokerages, fund companies, and insurers as part of the move. In the …

The (XAU/USD) Index exchanges hands in the $2,620s on Tuesday as the yellow metal reaches the floor of its familiar $50 range of recent weeks.Disappointment at the limited extent of fiscal stimulus announced by China on Tuesday is a headwind for Gold, since China is the world’s largest consumer of …

Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven DemandGold prices have experienced a dramatic surge, surpassing the $2,650 mark, as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, coupled with the threat of wider regional instability, has driven investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets like gold. The …

Gold Maintains Strength Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data Gold prices exhibited resilience just below record highs in Asian trading on Monday, as market attention shifted towards eagerly awaited U.S. inflation figures. Investors awaited further indications on the timing of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which could significantly …

Gold prices have been rising due to expectations for US rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and China’s economic woes. Gold futures rose 1.04% to $2,182.55 per ounce at the time of writing, reflecting bullish sentiment in the gold market. The Chinese central bank’s gold purchases as well as the country’s domestic …

The USD/CAD climbs on market sentiment deterioration, as investors seeking safety bolstered the US Dollar. US Retail Sales were lower than expected, but prices paid by producers cooled. The pair rallies on safe-haven flows towards the American dollar sponsored by the US financial banking crisis woes threatening to spread around …

Gold prices moved in a narrow range on Friday, as the dollar stabilized near a 20-year peak, and the prospect of a larger Federal Reserve interest rate hike in the future undermined the non-yielding yellow metal’s allure. And gold settled in spot transactions at $ 1670.19 an ounce by 0658 …