Gold, silver rally on downbeat U.S. economic data
Gold and silver prices rise to three-week and four-week highs respectively, driven by weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data and a decline in the U.S. dollar index.
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Posted 8/29/2023, 3:45:00 PM
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The recent uptick in gold prices may face resistance at the $2000 milestone, while a dip below $1900 could lead to a decline towards the $1800 range, as gold's volatility is intertwined with the fluctuations of the US dollar and is influenced by interest rates.
Gold prices in Asia rose after the recent decline in bond markets, as lower yields boosted demand for the precious metal, while investors await more information on the US Federal Reserve's policy stance at the Jackson Hole symposium this week.
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Gold and silver prices rise as the weaker U.S. dollar index and dip in U.S. Treasury yields attract futures traders and bargain hunters, while anxieties build over upcoming speeches from the Fed and ECB on future monetary policy direction and the potential shift in the Fed's inflation goal.
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 price is aiming to sustain above $1,920.00 as pressure builds on the US Dollar and Treasury yields, with the upcoming labor market data playing a crucial role in guiding the Federal Reserve's policy action.
Renewed physical demand from emerging markets, such as India and China, could reignite the gold market's bullish uptrend and drive prices higher towards $2,000 an ounce before the end of the year, according to market strategist George Milling-Stanley.
The improving economic outlook for the US has made gold less appealing to investors, but weakness in US consumers could still lead to a recession and boost the precious metal, while Chinese stimulus may support silver demand, according to Heraeus' precious metals report.
Gold reaches its highest point in nearly a month due to weak U.S. economic readings, suggesting that the Federal Reserve may halt its interest rate hikes.
Gold prices could receive a boost from key technical indicators, U.S.-China tensions, and weaker economic data, despite some challenges, according to Arslan Butt, Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst at FX Leaders.
Gold prices are holding steady gains near session highs as the U.S. labor market showed stability with higher nonfarm payrolls but also a rise in the unemployment rate.
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 futures have seen two consecutive weeks of gains and have formed a bullish reversal pattern known as a piercing line, suggesting that gold could potentially reach or exceed $2000 per ounce in the near future.
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.
The U.S. dollar declined due to weaknesses in economic growth, leading to a boost in the performance of gold and U.S. equities, while other global assets experienced mixed price movements throughout the week.
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 could retest $1900 before experiencing further gains, due to seasonal factors, the strength of stocks and the US dollar, according to Sean Lusk, co-director of commercial hedging at Walsh Trading, but he remains optimistic about the longer-term outlook for the precious metal.
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 and silver prices are lower due to technical selling and a lack of fresh fundamental news, while rising crude oil prices have potential economic and marketplace effects.
The U.S. dollar's dominance in the gold market may be losing momentum, potentially leading to new all-time highs for gold as the dollar weakens, according to market strategist Carley Garner. She expects the U.S. dollar index to hold resistance below 105 points and eventually retest support at 99 points, which could be a game changer for gold, potentially pushing prices to $2,600 an ounce. Garner also highlights the resilience of gold and the potential for a selloff if the Federal Reserve shifts to a more neutral monetary policy stance. However, she is not as optimistic about silver, preferring to focus on gold.
Gold prices in Pakistan continued to decline for the fourth consecutive day, in line with international rates, as the domestic price of 24 karat gold fell by Rs5,800 per tola and Rs4,972 per 10 grammes to settle at Rs216,500 and Rs185,614 respectively, while the price of silver 24 karat dropped by Rs50 per tola and Rs42.87 per 10 grammes to settle at Rs2,650 and Rs2,271.94 respectively; meanwhile, the rupee gained Rs2.03 against the US dollar in the interbank trading, closing at Rs304.94.
The dollar index has been on a sustained rally since mid-July, leading to a slight decline in gold prices due to the inverse relationship between the two, but gold has held up well despite the strength of the dollar.
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.
The gold market is testing resistance around $1,950 an ounce as U.S. sentiment sours and inflation pressures ease.
The U.S. dollar is experiencing its first "golden cross" since July 2021, indicating potential upward movement and potential challenges for stocks, as it typically continues to climb for three months following this signal.