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Precious Metals Slide as Dollar Strengthens, Yields Rise

  • Gold and silver prices down as yields rise, dollar strengthens, crude oil drops
  • Metals not seeing safe-haven demand despite market worries
  • Dollar at 6-month high, crude oil under $90/barrel, 10-year yield highest since 2007
  • China's Evergrande stock plunges 25% as restructuring hits roadblock
  • Technicals show bears in control for gold, silver; copper hits 4-month low
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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.
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.
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.
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 and silver prices are higher in response to weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data, contributing to gold reaching a three-week high, while China's measures to stimulate its economy and positive sentiment in international stock markets also influence the market.
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 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.
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 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.
The gold market remains neutral as hedge funds maintain their positions ahead of the U.S. monetary policy decision, while the silver market continues to see a growing supply and demand imbalance.
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 latest precious metals report from Heraeus suggests that gold prices will continue to be constrained by the Federal Reserve's higher-for-longer policy, while silver supply is expected to meet the increasing demand from the solar industry.
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 and silver prices are falling due to a strong U.S. dollar, rising U.S. Treasury yields, and upbeat risk attitudes, while Asian and European stocks are mixed, and the Bank of Japan is monitoring the depreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar.
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 and silver prices remain near steady as the precious metals bulls struggle to stop the bleeding amidst a strong US dollar and high US Treasury yields, while Asian and European stocks are mixed and US stock indexes are expected to open narrowly mixed following the ouster of the Speaker of the House; traders are also looking ahead to Friday's September employment situation report from the Labor Department.
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 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.
Gold prices may continue to increase due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, higher oil prices, and higher demand during the festive season, but the upside may be limited by the possibility of continued monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve.
The housing market is showing signs of freezing up, with mortgage applications being rejected at a historic rate and home prices and mortgage rates rising while wages remain stagnant, leading to an affordability crisis that is a consequence of the Federal Reserve's response to the pandemic panic. To protect their savings from a potential shattered housing market or permanently higher prices, it is advisable to consider diversifying with physical precious metals like gold and silver.
Gold and silver prices slightly decline after U.S. consumer inflation data comes in higher than expected, but tensions in the Middle East maintain a safe-haven bid for precious metals.
Bitcoin is experiencing a significant increase in the number of large wallets, indicating a rise in investor interest, despite concerns about inflation and the bear market. Gold and silver, on the other hand, are outperforming crypto amid global geopolitical tensions.
Gold and silver prices are weaker in early trading as a result of downside corrections and rising U.S. Treasury yields, while risk aversion and uncertainty in the Middle East and China's economic situation also contribute to the market's bearish sentiment.
Gold and silver prices have been boosted by geopolitical concerns and dovish comments from the Federal Reserve, but the path of least resistance for gold remains sideways to down unless there is a reversal in US Treasury yields.
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.
Gold prices are rising due to safe-haven buying amid increased tensions in the Middle East, with December gold prices hitting a 2.5-month high of $1,989.00, while silver prices are also on the rise.