Gold prices held steady on Tuesday (August 5th), holding near the two-week high reached in the previous session, as weaker-than-expected US employment data raised expectations for a September interest rate cut and pressured the US dollar and government bond yields. Spot gold was trading at $3,369.25 per ounce as of 06:29 GMT. Bullion hit its highest level since July 24th on Monday. US gold futures were unchanged at $3,423.20. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose to around $3,330 an ounce on Friday, strengthening for a third consecutive session, supported by safe-haven demand amid escalating trade tensions. President Donald Trump announced 35% tariffs on Canadian imports starting August 1 and hinted at plans for blanket tariffs of 15-20% on most other trading partners. This follows earlier threats against Brazil and proposed tariffs on copper, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, Trump's call for a 300-bps cut in the Fed funds rate fueled speculation about a dovish Fed chairman candidate next year and raised concerns about...
Metal prices generally strengthened as the dollar weakened amid mixed signals about when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates further. However, the US dollar maintained most of its recent rebound from a three-year low.As of this writing, gold prices are at $3,321. Source: CP-Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose above $36.50 per ounce on Thursday (July 10), ending a three-day losing streak as a weakening US dollar and a sharp drop in Treasury yields boosted demand for the precious metal. This movement followed the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting, which showed that most policymakers were open to cutting interest rates later this year. Source: Newsmaker.id
Geopolitical tensions and President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies have also weighed on market sentiment. Trump has refused to extend tariffs targeting 14 countries and announced new tariffs of up to 50% on copper imports, as well as threats of 200% tariffs on pharmaceutical products.As of this writing, the price of silver is at $36,529. Source: CP-Newsmaker.id
Expectations that high US tariffs will support inflation in the coming months and force the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates stable for an extended period continue to support rising US Treasury bond yields.As of the release of this news, the price of gold was at $3,288. source: CP-Newsmaker.id