Gold Edges Higher to Extend Weekly Streak, Fed Hike in Focus
Gold rose $26 to $4,416 for the week, extending its winning streak despite a Fed rate hike and firmer dollar. Volume data and technical signals suggest buyers may be returning.
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Gold rose $26 to $4,416 for the week, extending its winning streak despite a Fed rate hike and firmer dollar. Volume data and technical signals suggest buyers may be returning.
Gold initially dropped on the Fed's first rate hike in over three years but quickly surged the next day, suggesting the pattern of selling on rate-hike fears may be fading.
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 trades near $4,300, well below last month's peak, as the Fed prepares a likely rate hike and the US dollar rallies. Market awaits Wednesday's decision.
Gold dropped nearly $100 on Friday after a surprise surge in US nonfarm payrolls boosted rate-hike expectations. The metal is set for a second consecutive weekly loss, and traders now look to next week's inflation data.
Gold remains close to a two-week low near $4,460 as Fed Chair Warsh’s hawkish tone and oil-fuelled inflation fears push September rate hike probability above 65%.
Gold declined about 0.4% on Monday after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signalled further tightening. A rise in oil prices and US Treasury yields added pressure, though the metal remains up over 9% for August.
Gold fell on the MCX but rose internationally as Treasury yields eased. Rising oil prices and inflation concerns limit rate cut expectations. Experts view the correction as a buying opportunity.