Fundamental Analysis

Gold Reverses Gains as Dollar Rallies on Rate Hike Expectations

On Thursday, gold reversed course and fell as the dollar rose. Poor US economic data did not alter expectations of another interest rate hike. This is because inflation remained high. Data showed that the US gross domestic product expanded slightly slower than expected in the most recent quarter. The US government released a preliminary estimate Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Surges as Treasury Yields Decline After Gloomy US Data

On Thursday, gold prices surged above the crucial $2,000 barrier once more as the dollar and Treasury yields declined. Weak US economic data supported the argument for the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates. A different data set revealed fewer existing house sales and significantly lower-than-expected factory activity in the mid-Atlantic region. At the Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Rises on More Evidence of Easing Inflation

On Thursday, gold rose when additional negative US data supported predictions of a pause in Fed rate hikes. There were also fears of a mild recession which sent investors scrambling for safe-haven assets. The dollar and Treasury yields fell after data revealed a slowing in the increase in producer prices last month and an increase Read More…

Technical Analysis

Gold futures (GC) continue to surge toward all-time highs

Gold rallies Gold continues to surge, with all-time highs only $50 away. GC is up 11% this year as the Dollar continues to weaken and investors look for safe havens. Technical analysis points toward continued bullish momentum with little hope for bears at the moment. This is what the chart says: There is a fair Read More…