Gold prices held above $4,100/oz on Tuesday (November 11) during the Asian session. This was supported by increasing expectations of a Fed interest rate cut following a series of weak US economic data. On Monday, gold briefly touched a two-week high, while inflows into global gold ETFs in October increased again, providing a more solid basis for demand. The dollar also weakened on hopes of a resolution to the US government shutdown, while the US 10Y yield held near 4.12%, a tame level supporting gold. At the time of this analysis, gold prices were around $4,118. Disclaimer:This article is...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday (2/1), Silver was trading at $28.98 per troy ounce, down 0.14% from $29.00 on Monday last week. While in the Fed's aggressive outlook and uncertain demand for industrial silver utilities. Inflation concerns that also prompted the FOMC to project only a slight interest rate cut for the coming year, this also prompted the market to cut its exposure to non-yielding gold bullion assets. In addition, excess capacity in China's solar panel industry prompted photovoltaic companies to register for a government self-discipline program aimed at regulating...
Gold prices traded little changed at $2,626 in Asia to start 2025. The yellow metal had posted its best yearly gain on Tuesday after closing higher. Strong central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainty and monetary policy easing fueled a record-breaking rally in safe-haven gold in 2024, pushing it to an all-time high of $2,790.15 on Oct. 31.
Gold prices were on track for a more than 26% annual gain on Tuesday, their biggest annual gain since 2010, driven by safe-haven demand and central bank interest rate cuts, though sentiment could turn more cautious depending on policy changes under a second Trump administration. Robust central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainty and monetary policy easing fueled a record-breaking rally in safe-haven gold in 2024, pushing it to an all-time high of $2,790.15 on Oct. 31. Source: Newsmaker
Silver is set to decline in late 2024 as the gap between silver supply and demand deepens, highlighting the growing imbalance. Despite bullish supply fundamentals, silver's upside remains capped by Federal Reserve policy and a strong dollar. After cutting rates three times in late 2024, the Fed has signaled only 50 basis points of easing in 2025. This gradual approach is supportive of the dollar and keeps Treasury yields high, reducing the appeal of non-yielding assets like silver. Source: Newsmaker
Gold prices moved slightly up in European trading on Tuesday (12/31).Marking its strongest annual performance since 2010 with a 26% increase for 2024. The surge was driven by US monetary easing, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and record central bank purchases. Gold prices started trading in Asia this morning at $2607/Toz.Looking ahead to 2025, investors weighed the impact of US monetary policy uncertainty, potential challenges under the Trump presidency, and China's push for economic recovery. Notably, gold's rise occurred despite a stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields, which are...