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...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell after extending its upward momentum for the fourth straight day, during European trading hours on Friday (3/14). Silver's gains were limited as the US Dollar (USD) continued to strengthen. A stronger USD makes Silver more expensive for foreign buyers, potentially dampening demand Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold was above $2,995 an ounce on Friday in the trading session. It appears poised to post a strong gain for the second straight week. Meanwhile, Investors remain concerned about the potential economic impact of US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies.This, along with speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates several times in 2025, turned out to be the main factors that acted as a driver for the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold hovered above $2,980 an ounce on Friday, a record high and poised for a weekly gain of more than 2%, boosted by risk aversion and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. In the latest escalation of U.S. President Donald Trump's multi-front trade war, he warned of 200% tariffs on European wine and other spirits after the EU imposed a 50% tax on American whiskey exports. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell on Thursday (3/13). As Investors are now waiting for the US Producer Price Index (PPI) data due later today to gain further insight into the Fed's monetary policy. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices continued to show their strength in the European trading session on Thursday (3/13).The appeal of gold as a safe haven asset that is growing rapidly may surge to a record high of $3,500 per ounce during the third quarter, according to Macquarie Group analysts.This is still supported by uncertainty surrounding geopolitics and US President Donald Trump's tariff policies. The worsening US budget outlook suggests inflation could increase, which will benefit gold as a hedge, according to Macquarie. Source: ads- Newsmaker.id