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 started the Asian session with a slight increase after previously closing lower on Friday. The increase occurred as the market anticipated signals from the US economy and the Fed's interest rate outlook for 2025 after the PCE data came in below expectations. Israel's attack on Yemen is also one of the factors driving gold at this time. Gold, a non-yielding asset, gained traction as the below-forecast US PCE inflation data raised expectations for a limited Fed interest rate cut next year, hinting at the possibility of more cuts.
Silver prices fell around $29.40 in thin US midday trading after the Christmas holiday on Friday (12/27). The white metal came under pressure even as tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran have escalated. On Thursday, Israel launched missiles at the Iranian-backed Houthi military and bombed Yemini airport. Following the airstrike, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview with Israeli Houthi TV, "We are just getting started with them." Israel retaliated against last week's airstrike by Iran. Historically, rising geopolitical tensions increase demand for...
Gold prices plunged and are on track for a weekly decline amid light holiday trading. Gold was trading at $2,615 an ounce in the US Central session, and is set to end the week lower. The precious metal has been declining against stronger US Treasury yields, with the market looking to 2025 for fresh catalysts. Market pessimism around the prospect of a significant US interest rate cut in the new year has continued to weigh on gold prices in late December, reflecting hawkish Federal Reserve comments and the inflationary nature of many of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies....
Gold (XAG/USD) prices moved lower amid a quiet post-Christmas holiday trade, trading near $29 during the Asian session on Friday(12/27).Non-yielding silver gained traction as modest US PCE inflation data challenged expectations of limited Fed rate cuts next year, hinting.The safe-haven appeal was supported by rising geopolitical risks stemming from the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices moved in the $2632 placement area in the Asian session on Friday (12/27).This precious metal has become a safe haven asset that can find support to rise as the market anticipates signals regarding the United States (US) economy under the upcoming Trump administration and the outlook for Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rates for 2025.Until this news was released, the Gold Price was at $2,632 Source: Newsmaker.id