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Gold Prices Continue Selloff After Fed Meeting But Analysts Expect Rebound Soon

  • Gold prices saw a dramatic selloff this week, continuing a downtrend that began after the latest Fed meeting.

  • Most analysts see gold bouncing back in the near term, while retail investors are split after 7 down days.

  • Seasonal factors like upcoming festivals in India/China may boost demand. Some see support near $1800.

  • Technicals are oversold short-term but long-term trends remain down. Quarter-end dynamics may spur volatility.

  • Spot gold traded near $1849/oz on Friday, down 4% week-to-date. Key data like NFPs could be disrupted by a govt shutdown.

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Gold prices are slightly up and silver prices have hit a three-week high due to short covering and bargain hunting, with silver seeing significant improvement in its technical posture.
The gold market is experiencing technical selling pressure and a decline in response to better-than-expected US labor market data.
Gold has found support at the 50-Week EMA, suggesting consolidation and a potential target of $2000, but breaking below $1900 could have negative implications for the gold market; the bond markets and interest rates should be monitored to determine gold's future direction, and caution is advised due to the end of summer and the absence of major players in the market.
The gold market is in need of a catalyst to break its current downtrend, with the upcoming economic data playing a crucial role in determining its direction.
Gold prices maintained a positive weekly trend despite a dip influenced by Jerome Powell's remarks, with potential for further growth and a projected target of around $1981 based on market analysis.
Gold and silver prices are slightly up in quieter early U.S. trading, with traders and investors anticipating a more active market next week following the Labor Day weekend holiday.
Gold prices remained stable near session lows as the latest data on the U.S. manufacturing sector showed improvement but still indicated contraction for the tenth consecutive month.
Gold prices rose slightly last week while silver remained mostly unchanged, but both metals are expected to potentially move together in an upward direction next week due to a dovish outlook on interest rates and potential repricing of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
Silver and gold prices have slightly declined, with silver down 4% and gold down 0.5%, leading to speculation about the potential for traders to switch back to silver from gold.
Gold prices decline slightly as the dollar remains strong, with investors awaiting further signals on the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy after an expected interest rate pause this month.
Gold prices slipped to a one-week low due to rising bond yields and a stronger U.S. dollar, as investors sought a hedge against global economic growth concerns.
Gold prices are slightly higher and silver prices are steady in early U.S. trading due to mild short covering and bargain hunting, with traders awaiting the consumer price index report for August.
Gold prices fell around 1% after Labor Day, with retail investors expecting further declines next week, while market analysts remain bearish, citing the strength of the U.S. dollar as a key factor influencing gold's performance.
Gold prices rose on Monday, reaching their highest level in nearly two weeks, as the dollar weakened ahead of the U.S. inflation data, which could impact the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
Gold and silver prices are higher as both markets rebound from multi-week lows, while stocks in Asia and Europe rise and U.S. stock indexes are expected to open mixed; China's economic data shows signs of a fragile economic recovery and the U.S. dollar weakens.
Gold prices are trading at session lows due to tighter labor market conditions and significant selling pressure, as weekly jobless claims fell by 20,000 to 201,000, surprising economists who were expecting an increase.
Gold and silver prices are slightly down as U.S. Treasury yields rise, the U.S. dollar index remains high, and traders and investors anticipate a potential U.S. government shutdown.
Gold and silver prices are down due to bearish outside market influences, including rising U.S. Treasury yields, a strengthening U.S. dollar, and lower crude oil prices, while the metals market bulls are also facing resistance from the Federal Reserve; however, safe-haven buying may increase if worrisome elements escalate.
Despite a decline in consumer optimism in September, the gold market is seeing little demand as a safe-haven asset, with prices trading near session lows as the US dollar and bond yields remain elevated.
The gold market remains near a six-month low as it tests support above $1,900 an ounce, but is not experiencing major selling pressure despite strong US manufacturing data, with December gold futures currently trading at $1,909.60 an ounce.
The strength of the US dollar and rising bond yields are causing gold prices to fall to their lowest level since March, with some analysts predicting that the bearish momentum could push prices down further to their 2023 lows at $1,810 in the spot market.
Gold prices stabilize near a six-month low as the dollar remains strong and investors await U.S. economic data for insight into the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans.
The gold market is experiencing some modest technical buying after a drop to a 6.5 month low, despite stable labor market data and the Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policies.
Gold futures experienced their second largest monthly decline of the year in September, losing $99.80 or 5.08%, which can be attributed to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy and their delayed reaction to rising inflation.
Gold prices decline as US manufacturing sector shows improvement but still contracts for the eleventh consecutive month, with the employment index rising and the prices index falling.
Gold and silver prices have remained stagnant for over three years despite high inflation and geopolitical turmoil, leading investors to consider the alternatives, such as holding cash, given the decline in the dollar's purchasing power and the potential for a looming recession and economic reckoning, making other conventional assets like bonds, equities, and real estate appear overvalued.
Gold prices decline as the U.S. Congress reaches a short-term deal to avert a government shutdown, leading traders to regain risk appetite and pushing gold to its lowest level since March.
Gold prices hover around session lows as the U.S. service sector experiences a moderate pullback in September, according to data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
Precious metals prices have been declining recently due to the higher interest rate projections by the Federal Reserve, but the weakness in gold prices may also be influenced by China's internal market dynamics and its impact on global gold prices.
Gold prices are slightly lower after the US employment report for September shows stronger-than-expected non-farm payrolls gains, indicating that the Federal Reserve will likely maintain its hawkish stance on monetary policy.
Pakistan's gold market is experiencing a lack of activity and declining sales due to a government crackdown on smuggling and tax evasion, as well as administrative measures in the currency market that caused the appreciation of the rupee. Gold traders are complaining about the lack of cash in the market and customers are postponing buying due to expectations of further decline in gold prices. Official gold rates have not been released since September 13, leaving consumers feeling confused.
Gold prices have experienced a nine-day losing streak, but some analysts believe the market may be nearing a bottom, with the precious metal showing modest gains at the end of the week.
The gold market holds solid gains despite potential challenges from persistently elevated inflation and the possibility of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
Gold prices fell on Monday after a series of strong gains, as investors shift focus to the potential spillover from the Israel-Hamas war.
Gold and silver prices are at a six-week and three-week high, respectively, due to increased risk aversion in the marketplace as a result of Middle East violence and investors seeking safe-haven assets.
The number of jobless claims in the US has dropped to its lowest level since late March, indicating strong momentum in the labor market; however, gold prices remain steady due to factors such as geopolitical uncertainty and rising inflation expectations.
Gold prices remain near $2000 per ounce despite rising rate hike expectations and higher Treasury yields, while silver's low prices have led to strong coin sales but the metal remains oversold, according to analysts at Heraeus.
Gold has a strong chance of outperforming the stock market due to economic concerns, interest rate changes, and stock market overvaluation.