US Stock Market Faces Turbulence and Mixed Commodity Reactions - August 4, 2024 8:48

The US stock market took another hit on Friday and managed to finish a disastrous week in the red as poor economic news coupled with weak earnings from some major tech players continued an alarming five-day collapse. The decline was itself heightened by recently-released non-farm payroll figures that showed a modest 114,000 jobs added to […]

Gold Flying and Making New All Time Highs - March 30, 2024 10:37

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 - February 13, 2024 2:04

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 - September 11, 2023 18:59

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 - July 30, 2023 13:12

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 - March 24, 2023 6:33

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 - March 12, 2022 13:38

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 - January 20, 2020 12:34

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 - August 28, 2019 13:49

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, […]