Gold holds firm as US inflation data takes centre stage
TD Securities says gold has held firm despite higher Fed rate hike odds. The next big test is US inflation data, with structural demand still underpinning the metal.
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TD Securities says gold has held firm despite higher Fed rate hike odds. The next big test is US inflation data, with structural demand still underpinning the metal.
Gold rose more than 1% on Wednesday, supported by the US Treasury's announcement of a bond buyback for September 10, even as the US Dollar clawed back some losses and yields edged higher.
Gold recovered from one-week lows near $4,350 early Wednesday, but the rebound looks fragile as Middle East tensions persist and traders eye US inflation data due this week.
Gold and silver prices declined for a second day on the MCX as traders assessed Middle East tensions, rising crude oil, and a 60% chance of a Fed rate hike. US inflation data is the next focus.
Gold rebounds from a one-week low near $4,340 as the US dollar weakens. However, expectations of further rate hikes and rising geopolitical tensions cap the upside ahead of US inflation data.
Gold prices fell on Wednesday as intensifying conflict in the Middle East pushed crude oil higher, stoking inflation fears and raising expectations of a US interest rate hike.
Gold fell on Tuesday as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions took centre stage, with traders turning their attention to upcoming US inflation reports.
Gold and silver gained internationally as the dollar softened. Traders are watching US inflation data for clues on the Fed's next move.
Chinese mainland benchmarks edged higher on Tuesday, supported by gold, agriculture and energy shares, while technology stocks dragged. Hong Kong fell on Middle East concerns.