Gold holds gains after Trump signals short Middle East conflict
Gold steadied near $4,387 an ounce after President Trump signalled no prolonged Middle East war, easing inflation concerns. A softer dollar and mixed jobs data also supported the metal.
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Gold steadied near $4,387 an ounce after President Trump signalled no prolonged Middle East war, easing inflation concerns. A softer dollar and mixed jobs data also supported the metal.
Gold fell to a two-week low below $4,300/oz as higher oil prices revived US inflation concerns and reduced expectations of near-term Fed easing. ING strategists note profit-taking but see medium-term support from rate expectations, central bank buying and geopolitical uncertainty.
Gold dropped 0.5% on Monday as rising oil prices from Middle East tensions stoked inflation fears and bets on a September Federal Reserve rate hike, though Treasury buybacks offered some support.
Gold steadied near $4,450 an ounce on Monday after suffering its steepest loss in over two months, as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's commitment to fighting inflation drove bets on a September rate rise.
Gold snapped a five-week winning streak, falling 3.4% as Fed comments on inflation and possible tightening spooked markets. Despite the drop, gold remains up 30% year-over-year.
Crude oil posted its first weekly decline in three weeks as improved flows through the Strait of Hormuz eased supply fears. Brent fell over 5%, WTI over 4%. The move has implications for gold.
Gold and silver futures edged higher on the MCX on Wednesday as market participants looked ahead to the US PCE inflation report for signals on the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.
Gold and silver prices opened lower on the MCX on Tuesday, pausing a rally, as markets turned cautious ahead of US inflation data and a speech by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole.
Gold prices extended gains to a three-month high above $4,636 as investors focused on upcoming US inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole.