Gold slides to one-week low as dollar and yields strengthen
Gold fell to a one-week low on Thursday as a stronger US dollar and rising bond yields reduced the metal’s appeal. Higher oil prices added to the headwinds.
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Gold fell to a one-week low on Thursday as a stronger US dollar and rising bond yields reduced the metal’s appeal. Higher oil prices added to the headwinds.
Market analyst Ira Epstein observes a resurgence in gold, silver and copper. Silver is currently outperforming gold, while tariff changes and upcoming economic data may influence prices.
Gold gave up Rs 1,900 per 10 grams on MCX over three sessions while silver gained Rs 1,400 per kg. Inflation expectations and rate-hike worries are keeping the metals volatile.
Gold holds key support at $4,100 and eyes new highs above $5,200. Silver needs to break $106. Global interest rate hikes and record diesel prices add pressure to stocks.
CTAs have reversed recent gold buying, but discretionary investors are providing support, according to TD Securities. The bank expects any near-term weakness to be limited and to offer buying opportunities.
Analysts expect gold to trade in a narrow range next week as markets shift focus to manufacturing and services PMI data from major economies, with the dollar and geopolitical tensions also in view.
Gold prices fell more than 1% after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled further increases, pushing the dollar higher and pressuring non-yielding bullion.
Gold prices rose on September 16 supported by a weaker US dollar. Traders awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with markets pricing a 90% chance of a quarter-point rate hike.
Gold and silver prices have stabilised slightly after recent declines, with analysts pointing to oversold conditions and key support levels holding ahead of this week's FOMC meeting.