Gold prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday and maintained the downward trajectory on Wednesday due to a decline in Fed rate cut expectations. Moreover, prices dropped due to worries about poor growth in China in Q4. Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold hit a two-week low in the previous session as market participants priced in a Read More…
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Gold Rally: Middle East Tension Led Gains Stall
Gold prices pulled back slightly after rallying and ending higher on Tuesday due to escalating Middle East tensions. The conflict between Iran and Israel raised fears of a wider war, leading to a scramble for safety in the yellow metal. On Monday, gold prices dropped after Powell delivered a slightly hawkish speech. Initially, traders had Read More…
Gold Futures Test New Highs Amid China’s Stimulus
Gold prices eased slightly on Wednesday after reaching new highs in the previous session. The rally came after the People’s Bank of China announced stimulus measures to support the economy. At the same time, the dollar dropped after economic data revealed that US consumer confidence missed forecasts. China’s stimulus package, announced on Tuesday, boosted commodities Read More…
Gold Futures (GC) Are Leaving Everything Behind
Introduction As we all know, Gold futures have been in a solid uptrend this year as the Dollar has weakened. The main feature on the charts is the bull flag, which we have covered a few times in our technical analysis. The pattern has more than confirmed and is just over halfway away from the Read More…
Gold Fluctuates Ahead of FOMC as Data Supports a Small Rate Cut
Gold prices recovered on Wednesday after falling in the previous session as US data supported the case for a gradual pace of Fed rate cuts. Initially, prices rose as the likelihood of a 50-bps rate cut rose last week. However, despite the slight pullback, investors remain optimistic about a looming Fed rate cut. Data on Read More…
Gold Gains Erased After US Inflation Data Release
Gold prices rose on Tuesday and Wednesday before pulling back after the crucial US inflation data. Initially, the bullish move was subdued as most traders preferred to wait on the sideline. At the same time, the US presidential debate on Tuesday favored Kamala, leading to a drop in the dollar. This made gold cheaper for Read More…