Gold reached an all-time high, continuing its extraordinary rally fueled by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar. Spot gold prices rose 1.2% to above $4,530 per ounce, influenced by tensions in Venezuela and the US offensive against ISIS in Nigeria.The weakening US dollar also supported the surge in this precious metal. The Bloomberg Spot Dollar Index fell 0.7% this week, giving gold and silver room to continue strengthening. Massive buying by central banks and ETFs also contributed to the price increase. Furthermore, platinum also recorded a significant surge, rising 40% this...
Silver prices held around $41.2 per ounce on Tuesday, near their highest level since 2011. This increase was supported by expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which boosted demand for the precious metal. Investors are now awaiting the revised annual US employment data. If realized, this could signal the Fed to delay its full employment target and strengthen the case for an interest rate cut. Market focus is also on the release of two key inflation data this week: the August Producer Price Index (PPI) on Wednesday and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Thursday. Silver...
Brent oil prices rose in trading on Tuesday (September 9). This increase was supported by market expectations that global energy demand remains solid amid signs of slowing production from several major producing countries. Investors are also monitoring supply developments from OPEC+ and US economic data due this week, including inflation and employment data, which could influence the direction of the Fed's policy and market risk appetite. This movement added to positive sentiment for energy commodities after prices were depressed last week by concerns about a weakening global...
Gold prices hit a new record on Tuesday (September 9), driven by a weakening dollar and falling bond yields amid growing speculation of a Fed interest rate cut this month. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $3,651.38 per ounce, while December futures rose to $3,690.90. The market now rates an 89.4% chance of a 25 bps interest rate cut next week, and a 10.6% chance of a 50 bps rate cut, according to CME FedWatch. Weak US labor data and a surge in the unemployment rate are the main drivers of these expectations. DISCLAIMER Note: This article is for analytical purposes only and is not a definitive...
Gold prices are currently rising, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty. Pressure from political turmoil and the prospect of a Fed interest rate cut this month has prompted investors to shift their portfolios to precious metals. Market sentiment is also supported by the weakening US dollar, which provides more room for gold to strengthen. Analysts believe that as long as macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty remains high, gold has the potential to maintain its momentum above the psychological level of $3,600. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold hit an all-time high of $3,600, driven by expectations of a Fed rate cut, a weakening dollar, and safe-haven demand. Momentum remains strong, with institutional and ETF inflows driving the rally. Key levels: support at $3,560–3,580 (retest), then $3,520; resistance at $3,650 and $3,700. Quick strategy: buy on a price drop above $3,560, be aware of CPI/NFP data releases and a spike in yields. Keep a clear stop-loss (SL) below $3,520. The gold price at the time of writing was $3,605/Toz. DISCLAIMERNote: This article is analytical only and is not a definitive reference. Consider...