Gold prices held steady on Friday (August 15th), continuing the previous session's decline and on track for their worst week since late June. Sentiment was weighed down after a series of stronger-than-expected US data eroded hopes of a significant Fed interest rate cut, causing the dollar and US bond yields to strengthen and dampen interest in non-yielding assets like gold. Pressure intensified after the US PPI rose at its fastest pace in three years in July, well above consensus, indicating that companies were beginning to pass on tariff-induced import cost increases to final...
Gold rose throughout the early European session on Monday (03/03) as the dollar weakened and demand for safe-haven assets increased. Gold futures rose 1.1% as geopolitical concerns increased as hopes for a short-term peace deal between Russia and Ukraine faded, increasing the appeal of safe-haven assets. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose on Monday, helped by a weaker dollar, while stalled peace efforts in Ukraine and concerns over U.S. tariffs fueled demand for the precious metal as a safe haven asset. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices touched the $2876 area at the start of the Asian session on Monday (3/3) after closing at $2856. Resurgent concerns about economic health have raised market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which also adds to the appeal of gold bullion as a non-yielding asset. Meanwhile, investors are considering the economic outlook as US President Donald Trump prepares to impose import levies on major US trading partners. Source: \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Silver extended losses on Friday, weighed down by demand uncertainty, strong supply and a strong dollar. Investors also weighed the latest PCE report, which showed U.S. PCE prices rose 0.3% month-on-month and 2.5% year-on-year, while consumer spending unexpectedly fell 0.2% and income jumped 0.9%. Adding to market concerns, President Donald Trump confirmed that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect on March 4, along with an additional 10% duty on Chinese imports. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices fell more than 1% on Friday (28/2) as the dollar held near its highest level in two weeks after US inflation data matched expectations, suggesting the Federal Reserve may be cautious about additional interest rate cuts. Higher interest rates stoked the appeal of gold that did not provide an unbalanced yield. However, gold as a safe haven asset is set for a second straight monthly gain, driven by concerns over Trump's tariff plans. Source: Newsmaker.id