Gold price stalls near $4,330 as markets brace for Fed rate decision
Gold is subdued around $4,330 at the start of a key week for the Federal Reserve. Rate hike expectations and rising bond yields are weighing on the precious metal.
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Gold is subdued around $4,330 at the start of a key week for the Federal Reserve. Rate hike expectations and rising bond yields are weighing on the precious metal.
Gold’s weekly parabolic long trend, confirmed in mid-August, is showing signs of fatigue after three consecutive down weeks. The FOMC meeting and inflation data may decide its fate.
Gold prices rose more than 1% on Friday, recovering from recent lows. Strong US inflation data boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week. Indian demand stayed weak while Chinese buying held up.
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 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 rebounded early Tuesday, recovering from a two-day slide as the US dollar softened broadly. The metal found buyers below $4,400 and now eyes the 21-day SMA near $4,465.
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.