Gold stabilises after sharp drop as traders await US inflation data
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.
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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 has recovered above $4,400 after touching one-week lows near $4,350. Traders now await US PPI and CPI data for direction, while technical levels highlight resistance at $4,463 and support at $4,340.
Gold has stabilised around USD 4,400 per ounce as markets turn their focus to US inflation data. Commerzbank notes that futures imply a 60% chance of a rate hike, leaving room for a volatile week.
Gold fell over 1.37% on Wednesday, slipping below $4,600, after US inflation data aligned with estimates and raised the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December 2026.
Gold rose for a fourth consecutive session on MCX, gaining Rs 8,200 per 10g, while silver snapped a three-day rally, falling Rs 1,800/kg. Markets await US inflation data and a speech by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Gold prices held above $4,300 per ounce after cooling US producer price data reduced the likelihood of a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate rise.
Gold traded close to $4,400 per troy ounce as persistent Middle East friction balanced out softer US inflation data that tempered Federal Reserve interest rate expectations.