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Gold and Oil News - August 9, 2025 6:33
Gold Soars on Tariff Shock as Copper Holds Steady
Gold prices have been staying near their high range for almost three months since Donald Trump decided to play with his tariffs. This week prices briefly shot above $3,500 per troy ounce when reports surfaced of hefty new U.S. tariffs on one kilogram gold bars 39% on imports from Switzerland spooking markets and pushing futures […]
Gold Prices Retreat from Highs Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions
Early this week, gold followed a typical “safe haven” pattern but then turned to drop back in price. During the first part of the week the price of gold skyrocketed, reaching as high as $3,433 per ounce which was the highest it’s been for a number of weeks. This rapid increase was caused mostly by […]
Gold Prices Reach Record Highs Amid Economic Uncertainty and Volatility
In North American trading, gold prices climbed to all-time highs of $2,956 per ounce, while the U.S. dollar fell and Treasury yields declined. The market is in the middle of one of gold’s longest bullish streaks, with prices up for eight weeks. Investors have confidence in gold as gold-backed ETFs have seen the most net inflows since 2022, […]
Gold and Copper Markets Respond to Powell
On Friday gold jumped over 1% to unprecedented highs after the dollar and Treasury yields fell. The movements followed remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that suggested an interest rate reduction in September. Concerns about inflation near the Fed’s 2% goal added to signs of lower interest rates, as Powell’s comments did. For a […]
Strength in Gold and Copper Continues – But for How Long?
As we start the new week, gold has displayed gains during the early parts of Monday’s trading, this implies that the precious metal is potentially reversing from its past week’s declines. However, despite the challenges it faced in the past week, overall gold remains in an uptrend, and it is supported by a number of […]
Gold Flying and Making New All Time Highs
During Thursday’s trading on US sessions, an extraordinary event for Gold bulls took place. A gold price was hit of $2230 per ounce, gold set a fresh all-time high. The primary underlying strength of these rapid gains is the increased anticipation of numerous interest rate reductions from the world’s foremost central banks, mainly driven by […]
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 […]
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