Gold price holds near $4,400 as mixed signals keep traders cautious
Gold opens the week near $4,400, caught between rate hike fears from strong US jobs data and support from a stable dollar. Technical indicators suggest consolidation.
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Gold opens the week near $4,400, caught between rate hike fears from strong US jobs data and support from a stable dollar. Technical indicators suggest consolidation.
Gold extended its weekly losses on Friday, falling another 0.80% as the US dollar and bond yields rose on bets that the Fed could raise rates in September.
Gold prices jumped more than 2% after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signalled support for keeping rates unchanged if inflation continues to cool. Lower Treasury yields and a weaker dollar added to the rally.
Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,434.70 on Thursday as the US dollar and Treasury yields slipped. Markets await Friday's nonfarm payrolls data for clues on the Fed's next rate move.
Gold and silver prices rose for a second straight session on MCX as the US dollar weakened and bond yields eased. Investors now await US nonfarm payrolls data.
Gold rose over 1% to $4,373 on Wednesday, supported by a weaker US dollar amid speculation of Japanese yen intervention. Weak ADP jobs data and steady Treasury yields also influenced the market.
Gold prices dropped to a two-week low on Wednesday, pressured by rising Treasury yields and a strengthening dollar. Market attention now turns to upcoming US jobs data for signals on interest rates.
Gold fell more than 3% on Friday as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks on inflation boosted expectations for a September interest rate increase. A stronger dollar added to the decline.
Gold has rallied 15% in August, supported by renewed ETF inflows, strong central bank buying, US rate expectations, Treasury buybacks and a weaker dollar.