Precious Metal Market
Gold prices steadied on Wednesday as markets awaited U.S. jobs data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for further insights into the U.S. interest rate cut trajectory.
Gold prices were steady on Tuesday as investors took a cautious stance ahead of the upcoming U.S. economic data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path.
Gold prices rose on Friday, helped by a slight dip in the U.S. dollar and growing geopolitical tension, but remained on track for a weekly decline as markets awaited key U.S. data for further insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy direction.
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Gold prices were headed for their best week in a year on Friday, supported by safe-haven demand amid further escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war, while investors assessed the outlook for U.S. interest rate cuts.
Gold prices climbed for a third consecutive session to mark a one-week high on Wednesday, as investors sought refuge in the safe-haven metal amid mounting geopolitical unease fuelled by escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions.
Gold prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, helped by a retreat in the U.S. dollar, while the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point as widely expected.
Gold held steady on Wednesday as investors keenly awaited the outcome of a tightly contested U.S. presidential race.
Author : Ambar Warrick
Investing.com– Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Monday, remaining in sight of record highs as anticipation of a tight presidential election and an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting kept haven demand high.
Gold prices nudged higher on Thursday, while traders await a key U.S. inflation data due later in the day to gauge the Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy stance.
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