Gold rallies over 2% as falling yields offset Fed rate hike
Gold rose more than 2% on Thursday, reaching $4,361, as a drop in oil prices pushed the US dollar and Treasury yields lower, offsetting the impact of the Fed’s latest rate hike.
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Gold rose more than 2% on Thursday, reaching $4,361, as a drop in oil prices pushed the US dollar and Treasury yields lower, offsetting the impact of the Fed’s latest rate hike.
Gold prices erased gains and slid after the Federal Reserve hiked rates by 25 bps to a 3.75-4.00% range, with most officials projecting at least one more increase this year.
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.
A well-known commentator argues that market psychology, not artificial intelligence or economic data, is the true driver of gold prices. He sees a key support level for December futures.
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 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 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 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.