Gold prices weakened slightly on Wednesday (August 6th), consolidating after four days of gains, as investors digested weak US economic data and the possibility of President Donald Trump appointing new members to the Fed board. At 08:30 GMT, spot gold fell 0.4% to $3,366.50 per ounce, while gold futures for December delivery also fell 0.4% to $3,420.72 per ounce. The precious metal had previously recorded four consecutive sessions of gains, including a 2% surge last Friday. Gold Supported by Expectations of a Fed Rate Cut Gold prices have recently been supported by expectations of an...
Gold prices fell in midday U.S. trading on Monday, but prices remained in a relatively narrow range amid low holiday volumes. Gold prices were down about 0.1%. The precious metal has rallied strongly in 2024 and is up more than 20% so far this year amid rising geopolitical tensions. However, prices have been relatively flat since early November. This likely reflects a combination of a stronger U.S. dollar and Treasury yields, and easing tensions in the Middle East. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices moved steadily in the $29 area this evening. The white metal was broadly under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) outlook remained strong on expectations that a moderate policy easing cycle by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2025 would keep US Treasury yields high. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold (XAU/USD) prices recovered recent losses from the previous session, despite lower trading volumes on Monday (12/30) than usual ahead of the New Year holiday. Safe-haven Gold gained support as markets anticipated signals about the United States (US) economy under the incoming Trump administration and the Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate outlook for 2025. Safe-haven demand for the yellow metal could increase as potential tariffs and trade policies by the incoming Trump administration, which could trigger trade conflicts, boost risk-off sentiment. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices edged higher in Asia as traders anticipated signals on the US economy under President-elect Donald Trump. Silver recovered from earlier losses amid low trading volumes ahead of the New Year holiday. Potential tariffs and trade policies from Donald Trump could trigger a trade conflict, boosting risk-off sentiment and supporting demand for safe-haven assets such as Silver. However, the prospect of fewer Fed rate cuts in 2025 may limit the upside in non-yielding Silver.
Gold moved steadily in the $2620s area amid small trading volumes due to the holidays that have begun in several world markets. Gold itself opened with slight gains after previously closing with a decline. Gold is heading for one of its biggest annual gains this century, with a 27% increase driven by US monetary easing, ongoing geopolitical risks, and a wave of central bank purchases.