Silver prices stabilized on Wednesday (August 6th) as expectations of a Fed interest rate cut increased following the release of weaker-than-expected US employment data. Besides its role as a precious metal, silver also received support from the industrial sector, particularly amid a recovery in global manufacturing activity and demand from the renewable energy sector. The weakening US dollar also strengthened silver's position as an alternative hedge, while investors began returning to the precious metals market following stock market volatility and uncertainty over the direction of global...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices moved lower to around $31.20, ending a two-day winning streak during the early European session on Thursday(12/5). The Federal Reserve's (Fed) cautious stance on interest rate cuts weighed on the white metal. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the strength of the U.S. economy means the U.S. central bank can afford to be "a little more cautious" about decisions about interest rate moves. Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US, noted that he does not expect another rate cut after the December meeting until March 2025 at the earliest.
Gold prices are currently stable in the Asian session on Thursday, as political turmoil in South Korea spurs safe-haven demand, although anticipation of further cues on US interest rates keeps traders on the sidelines.
Silver prices maintained their recent gains to around $30 an ounce on Wednesday, holding at a more than one-week high as markets anticipate that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again at its December meeting. Currently, markets are pricing in a 75% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut this month. Investors are now focused on the upcoming US jobs data and remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell later this week for further clarity on the Fed's monetary policy path.
Gold bullion prices pared earlier gains as "JOLTS data confirmed our expectations for a rebound in the jobs market, alleviating concerns of a significant slowdown in the labor market ahead of Friday's nonfarm payrolls report," said Daniel Ghali, commodity strategist at TD Securities. A strong jobs report could prompt the Fed to take a cautious stance on cutting interest rates. Investors' focus shifts to the ADP jobs report and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech on Wednesday, ahead of Friday's payrolls report.
Gold (XAU/USD) held steady around $2,640 on Tuesday after the release of US labor market data reinforced the view that the US economy is in a good position. The US Dollar (USD) strengthened after the release, which put pressure on Gold, which is mostly priced and traded in USD. US JOLTS Job Openings rose to 7.744 million in October, beating the consensus estimate of 7.480 million and a downwardly revised 7.372 million in September, according to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The data caused Gold to pare earlier gains made after comments from a Federal Reserve (Fed)...