Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday, buoyed by a softer U.S. dollar, while the market awaited comments from Federal Reserve officials for cues on the U.S. interest rate outlook. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $2,623.54 per ounce by 0246 GMT, the highest since Nov. 12. Prices rose 2% on Monday. U.S. gold futures gained 0.5% to $2,627.60. The U.S. dollar pulled back as profit-booking kicked in after last week's stellar rally. A weaker dollar makes bullion less expensive for buyers holding other currencies. The recent strong economic data has raised concerns on whether the Fed will...
Gold futures rise on a weaker dollar and easing U.S. Treasury yields. Futures rise 0.6% to $2,630.30 a troy ounce. The precious metal has regained some ground after Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election victory prompted a surge in the greenback, suppressing gold demand. Geopolitical risks have reemerged, driving safe-haven demand for gold and solidifying its role as a reliable hedge, says Pepperstone's Ahmad Assiri. The precious metal's future trajectory has split market opinions, Assiri says in a note. It could sink to lower price levels if the Federal Reserve tightens U.S. monetary...
Oil retreated after its biggest gain in more than five weeks as Europe's largest oilfield gradually restarted following a power outage. Brent futures traded near $73 a barrel as Equinor ASA restored production at the Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea to two-thirds of capacity after yesterday's halt. Crude had surged 3.2% on Monday as the dollar weakened, making commodities more attractive to investors. Traders are also tracking the latest geopolitical tensions. Ukrainian armed forces carried out their first strike in a border region within Russian...