Silver prices rose as risk sentiment improved in the market after signs emerged that the US government shutdown was nearing an end. These hopes pushed the US dollar slightly lower and increased interest in precious metals, including silver, which often benefit when political uncertainty eases. However, silver's gains were restrained by the prospect of the Fed's interest rates remaining high in the near term. Investors are now awaiting clarity on the direction of US monetary policy after economic data was delayed due to the shutdown. If the dollar strengthens again or bond yields rise,...
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)...
Silver prices rose on Tuesday, supported by optimism over a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in December and a weakening dollar. The metal traded above a key pivot at $31, which sparked buying interest and short covering. However, the rally faces resistance levels that could limit gains in the near term. The market is increasingly pricing in a 73% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Federal Reserve's December meeting, up from 66% on Monday. This sentiment followed comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who expressed support for easing monetary policy due to...