Gold risks deeper pullback as Fed decision approaches
Gold failed to break above $4,500 and corrected lower, dipping below $4,450 and testing the $4,250 support zone. A bearish trend line at $4,355 is capping near-term gains.
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Gold failed to break above $4,500 and corrected lower, dipping below $4,450 and testing the $4,250 support zone. A bearish trend line at $4,355 is capping near-term gains.
Gold and silver prices rose in domestic markets on Wednesday, with MCX gold futures gaining Rs 1,300 per 10 grams and silver climbing Rs 4,000 per kg ahead of the US Fed decision.
Gold declined on Tuesday as rising crude oil prices and benchmark Treasury yields near 5% reinforced expectations of elevated interest rates ahead of the Fed's decision.
The Federal Reserve faces a tough call at its September meeting, but with US debt at $40 trillion and a fragile economy, the outcome may matter little for gold investors in the longer run.
Gold edged lower on Monday as rising oil prices fuelled inflation worries. Traders now price in an 86% probability of a US rate hike, a headwind for the non-yielding metal.
Gold stabilised on Friday after a sharp 2% drop, with traders eyeing US inflation data for clues on the Fed's next move. Key technical support at $4319 is being tested.
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 is outperforming other precious metals despite rising energy prices and Fed hike expectations. Near-term CTA selling is possible below key levels, but longer-term support remains robust.
Gold prices in India rose on Thursday, with the cost per gram reaching INR 13,509.58. The increase comes amid broader market factors. FXStreet calculates the data by adapting international rates.