Gold rallies 15% in August as ETF inflows and central bank buying boost bullion
Gold has rallied 15% in August, supported by renewed ETF inflows, strong central bank buying, US rate expectations, Treasury buybacks and a weaker dollar.
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Gold has rallied 15% in August, supported by renewed ETF inflows, strong central bank buying, US rate expectations, Treasury buybacks and a weaker dollar.
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.
TD Securities sees gold range-bound between $4,200 and $4,500/oz into early 2027, with a sustained rally possible later that year as inflation eases.
MCX gold and silver prices declined in early trade on Tuesday as a surge in crude oil prices rekindled fears that the Federal Reserve and other central banks may raise interest rates.
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.
Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Monday, supported by a softer dollar and diminished expectations of a US interest rate hike in September.
Gold moved toward $4,400 an ounce after weaker US consumer sentiment and retail sales figures lowered the perceived risk of immediate Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Gold prices held above $4,300 per ounce after cooling US producer price data reduced the likelihood of a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate rise.
The US dollar fell following a weaker-than-expected July payrolls report, leading investors to reduce expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate increases ahead of key inflation figures.