Gold climbs above $4,400 as dollar softens on Fed bets
Gold rose more than 1% on Monday to trade near $4,422, helped by a softer US dollar and lower Treasury yields after last week's inflation data reduced expectations of aggressive Fed action.
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Gold rose more than 1% on Monday to trade near $4,422, helped by a softer US dollar and lower Treasury yields after last week's inflation data reduced expectations of aggressive Fed action.
Gold advanced to $4,397 an ounce on Friday, heading for a 9% monthly rise as softer US inflation figures reduced the likelihood of a September Federal Reserve rate increase.
Gold prices advanced towards a weekly gain on Friday, supported by a weakening US dollar and steady inflation data that cooled expectations of further Fed rate hikes.
Gold prices climbed towards $4,400 an ounce after weaker US economic data, including a drop in retail sales and softer inflation, diminished expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Gold rallied towards $4,372 an ounce on Friday, recovering from an intraday low of $4,311 after disappointing US retail sales figures weighed on the dollar and Treasury yields.
Gold prices dropped 1% to trade near $4,365 per ounce on Thursday as the US dollar recovered ground, despite signs of slowing factory inflation and higher jobless claims.
Gold prices surpassed $4,400 per ounce after US consumer inflation softened in July, encouraging expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting.
Gold stabilised below $4,400 during Asian trading on Wednesday as rising energy prices and renewed US rate hike expectations offset recent safe-haven gains ahead of key inflation data.
Gold dipped slightly to $4,381 per ounce on Tuesday as investors paused ahead of key US consumer price index figures and monitored Middle East risks.