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Gold and Oil News - February 13, 2024 2:04
Gold Prices Slip Ahead of Anticipated Economic Data
Gold prices experienced a slight dip on Monday, due to a cocktail of bearish factors, notably a slightly firmer U.S. dollar index. The relationship between gold and the dollar is historically inverse; as the dollar strengthens, gold, priced in dollars, becomes more expensive for holders of other currencies, potentially dampening demand. This unanticipated slip in […]
Gold Prices Dance with CPI Data and the Fed
As we all know, gold often functions as an economic barometer, reacting to various indicators like inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical stability. As of late, traders are tuned into the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August, which is adding another layer of complexity to the already erratic movement of gold prices. Investors are […]
Gold Steady As US Dollar Index Tries to Make Gains
Similar to other commodities, gold prices usually escalate when the US dollar weakens. Hence, during periods when the dollar is losing value, the likelihood of an increase in gold prices is notably high. Unfortunately, although the US Dollar index has retraced from its recent high, it has still made around 10% gains since late 2022. […]
Surge In Gold Prices Back to 2022 Highs
The recent move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25 basis points suggests that it may have reached the peak of its rate hike cycle, thereby causing a surge in the price of gold around the globe. This is partly because it makes the precious metal a more attractive investment option for […]
Gold Pops Past $2000 But Settles For Less
Spot gold price earlier this week was close to $2075/ounce, but after traders booked their profits, this saw the yellow metal drop below $2000 after it reached this new high. Inflation is hitting highest levels for decades and the outlook is bleak for the short term. Experts in commodity markets believe that the sharp rise […]
Gold Prices Holding Firm Above $1500
Gold prices have seemingly found a comfortable level above $1500 this last week. This comes after a phenomenal rise in late December in anticipation of the USA China trade deal being signed off and the President’s impeachment. This rise continued to accelerate into January when the USA assassinated the Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Worries of […]
Gold Prices, Yield Curves and Rate Cuts
It’s been a strong year for Gold. Prices have surged during the second quarter (and into the third) with rate cuts, China trade war and the so called inverted yield curve being the catalysts for a flight of money into Gold. After breaking out of the early year range at the very end of May, […]
Gold Price Hitting New 6 Year High But Will It Continue?
Gold prices have been on a fantastic run higher for the last 4 weeks after a breakout of the early 2019 range. The breakout came with the speculation that the Federal Reserve may begin to lower interest rates after a period of hikes. Whilst no rate cut has yet been implemented there are many commentators […]
Gold and Silver Prices Continue to Creep Higher
Gold and Silver prices continued to push towards their recent highs yesterday, aided by the US Dollar which began to slide further away from the 2018 highs. Gold has been on a run lately, after breaking through the 1230 resistance area following the end of November Non-Farm Payroll report. Currently the gains in Gold and […]
Gold Price at 12 Month Lows with Non Farm Payrolls to Land
After several negative weeks and months Gold prices are sitting at their lowest point in over a year. The Federal Reserve opted to hold rates on Wednesday which seen Gold sell off further and approach this very important level of $1200. The US Dollar remains strong, as it has since early April this year, whilst […]
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