Rick Rule: US dollar could lose 75% of purchasing power
Veteran investor Rick Rule says the US dollar could lose 75% of its purchasing power in ten years, making a five-digit gold price plausible. He views gold as wealth insurance.
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Veteran investor Rick Rule says the US dollar could lose 75% of its purchasing power in ten years, making a five-digit gold price plausible. He views gold as wealth insurance.
Gold prices rose above Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams on the MCX as US Treasury yields fell and the dollar softened after increased liquidity support. Analysts expect continued volatility.
Gold is approaching $4,500 for the first time in over two months as the US dollar weakens. The US Treasury’s decision to double debt repurchases has weighed on the greenback, supporting bullion.
Gold is priced globally in US dollars, so exchange rate changes can significantly raise or lower the price you pay in your local currency.
Gold fell over 1% to $4,364 on Tuesday as US Treasury yields rose to their highest since 2007, pressuring the non-yielding metal. The dip came as energy prices gained on stalled US-Iran talks.
Gold pulls back after failing to break $4,435 resistance. Middle East tensions and Fed rate uncertainty weigh. Wednesday's Fed minutes could decide the next move.
Gold has broken through the $4,300 resistance level, according to technical analysis in the latest Gold SWOT report. The next major price threshold is now $4,500.
Gold dipped under $4,400 per ounce on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as profit-taking and a broader metals correction outweighed support from diminished Fed tightening expectations.
Gold extended its gains for a third straight session on Wednesday, supported by easing fears of a US rate hike and a weaker dollar. Investors now await the Federal Reserve’s policy minutes for further direction.